Privacy policy

Last updated November 11, 2026

The short version. Gumption has no account, no server, no ads, no analytics and no tracking. Your tasks stay on your device. If you turn on sync, they're stored in your own iCloud, Google Drive or OneDrive, in a folder only Gumption uses. The developer never receives your tasks.

Gumption ("the app") is a task-starting app for Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows and the web, made by an independent developer. This policy explains what happens to the information you put into it.

What stays on your device

Your tasks, notes, projects, checklists, XP, rewards and settings are saved on your device (in the browser's storage for the web version). Nothing is sent to the developer. Reminders are scheduled on your device by its own notification system.

iCloud sync (optional, iPhone, iPad and Mac)

On Apple devices you can sync a workspace through iCloud instead. The app stores a copy of your data in a hidden folder of your own iCloud Drive, using the Apple ID the device is signed in to; there's nothing to sign in to in the app. Apple doesn't tell the app your Apple ID's email; the app keeps only a short code derived from your iCloud identity, on your device, so it can notice if the device switches to a different Apple ID. Apple's handling of the data is covered by Apple's privacy policy.

Google sync (optional)

If you connect a Google account, the app stores a copy of your data in that account's Google Drive so your devices can stay in step. It asks for two limited permissions:

Drive app data: a hidden folder that only Gumption can read. It doesn't let the app see any of your other files.
Files created by the app: used only when you choose to save a backup copy to your Drive.

The app shows the email address of the connected account so you can tell which account it is, and keeps the sign-in on your device so you don't have to sign in again. The data travels directly between your device and Google, over an encrypted connection. Google's handling of it is covered by Google's privacy policy.

Gumption's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Microsoft OneDrive sync (optional)

If you connect a Microsoft account (a personal one, or one from work or school), the app stores a copy of your data in that account's OneDrive, in the app's own folder, Apps/Gumption. You can see this folder in OneDrive; please don't edit the files in it. The app asks Microsoft for three limited permissions:

Its own app folder (Files.ReadWrite.AppFolder): read and write Apps/Gumption only. It doesn't let the app see any of your other files.
Your basic profile (User.Read): used only to show the connected account's email address, so you can tell which account it is.
Staying signed in (offline_access): so you don't have to sign in again each time.

The sign-in is kept on your device (in the web app, in your browser, for up to 24 hours). The data travels directly between your device and Microsoft, over an encrypted connection. Microsoft's handling of it is covered by the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

AI helper (optional, off unless you add your own key)

If you add your own Anthropic API key and tap Break it down with AI, that one task's title, notes and estimated length are sent to Anthropic to suggest steps. Your key is stored only on that device. It is never synced and never included in backups. Anthropic's handling is covered by Anthropic's privacy policy. The AI helper is off for Work tasks unless you turn it on, and won't send a Work task whose text looks like someone's personal details.

Without a key, Suggest steps uses ideas built into the app and sends nothing anywhere.

Voice input (optional)

The microphone button types what you say using your device's own speech recognition (Google on Android, Apple on iPhone, iPad and Mac, or your browser on the web). It listens only while the button is on. Gumption doesn't record or store audio. The speech service's own privacy policy applies to what it processes.

Sharing

Text leaves the app only when you choose to share it, for example with Hold me to it, which opens your phone's share sheet with a message you can edit. Work task titles are never included in that message. Backup files are saved wherever you choose to put them.

The web version

The web version is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. Like any website host, Cloudflare processes standard request information (such as your IP address) to deliver the pages. Your tasks are stored in your browser, not on the server. To draw text, the web version also downloads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.gstatic.com), so Google receives the same standard request information; no task data is sent with it.

Sensitive information

Gumption is a general productivity app, not a place to keep records about other people. Don't enter other people's sensitive personal information, such as health details, dates of birth, or ID or account numbers. An optional Sensitive info check (in Settings) can warn you when a Work task looks like it contains someone's personal details, but it isn't a safeguard you can rely on.

Children

Gumption is not directed at children under 13 and doesn't knowingly collect information from them.

Deleting your data

On a device: uninstall the app, or for the web version clear the site's data in your browser.
In iCloud: in the app, go to Settings → Sync and disconnect. Then on the iPhone or iPad, open Settings → [your name] → iCloud → Manage Storage (or Storage) → Gumption → Delete Data.
In Google Drive: in the app, go to Settings → Sync and disconnect. Then in Google Drive on the web, open Settings → Manage apps → Gumption → Options → Delete hidden app data. Backup copies you saved to Drive are ordinary files you can delete.
In OneDrive: in the app, go to Settings → Sync and disconnect. Then delete the Apps/Gumption folder in OneDrive. To remove the app's access too, go to account.microsoft.com → Privacy → Apps and services (for a personal account), or myapps.microsoft.com → your account → Apps (for a work or school account).
The AI key: Settings → AI helper → remove the key.

Changes

If this policy changes, the new version will be posted here with a new date.

Contact

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