Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 23, 2025
This privacy policy applies to all users of Semly, worldwide.

1. Who We Are

Semly is developed and operated by an independent developer based in Spain. This app is distributed globally via the Apple App Store.

2. What Information We Collect

a. User Content

All indexing and semantic search happens locally on your device. When embeddings are generated, temporary API requests may be sent to third-party AI providers (e.g. OpenAI). We do not operate our own servers and no user content is stored outside your device.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use data only to:

  • Enable semantic search functionality
  • Improve app features and performance
  • Fix bugs and crashes

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

4. AI Services

Embedding requests are temporarily processed via third-party APIs (currently OpenAI). Your content is not linked to any identifier and is not retained by Semly. These providers follow their own security and privacy practices.

5. International Data Transfers

Third-party AI providers may process data outside the EU. We ensure they comply with applicable data transfer regulations, including GDPR adequacy standards or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

6. Your Rights (GDPR & Global)

As an EU user (under GDPR) or an international user, you have the right to:

  • Access and manage the data stored on your device
  • Object to third-party processing by disabling external API usage
  • Delete your data by uninstalling the app

Semly does not store personal data on external servers. All content and history remain on your device. For any concerns or questions, contact us at jano@jano.dev.

7. Data Retention

  • User content is only stored locally on your device.
  • Embedding requests are processed transiently and not stored.

8. Children's Privacy

Semly is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Security

We rely on Apple and third-party AI vendors' industry-standard encryption and security practices. No backend server is operated by Semly.

10. Changes

This policy may change as the app evolves. Major changes will be communicated via the app or App Store listing.

11. Contact

Developer: Alejandro Ramírez
Email: jano@jano.dev
Location: Spain

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