The short version. FromSource is local-first. Your notes, drafts, sources, and voice samples stay on your device by default. We don't sell your data, we don't train models on it, and we only send content off-device when you take an action that requires it — like publishing to a connected platform or running an AI feature you've turned on.
FromSource ("FromSource", "we", "us") provides the FromSource application for Mac, iPhone, and iPad — a local-first writing system that turns notes, links, and screenshots into publish-ready posts. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle information when you use the app or visit fromsource.io.
This includes notes, source material you save (text, URLs, screenshots, files), drafts, variants, voice samples used by the Style Engine, tags, and settings. This content is stored locally on your device. It is not transmitted to FromSource servers unless you explicitly take an action that requires it (see Third-party services and AI features).
If you create a FromSource account, we collect your email address and, optionally, a display name. We use this to authenticate you, manage your license, and send service messages such as account notices or important product updates. We do not send marketing email without your consent.
When you connect a publishing platform (for example, a social network or blogging service), the app stores the authentication tokens issued by that platform. Tokens are kept in the system keychain on your device and used only to read or post on your behalf when you ask the app to. We do not see or store your platform passwords.
The app may report crash diagnostics and basic usage events (e.g., "draft created", "variant generated") so we can fix bugs and prioritize features. These reports do not include the contents of your notes, drafts, or sources. You can turn diagnostics off in Settings. On iPhone and iPad, Apple's "Share With App Developers" preference also applies.
Purchases made through the App Store are processed by Apple. We receive a transaction receipt to validate your subscription or purchase. We do not receive your full payment card details.
Our website uses privacy-respecting analytics that count page views without setting tracking cookies or building advertising profiles. If you contact us for support or product updates, we collect the information you provide in that message.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your content to train our own or any third-party machine-learning models.
FromSource only shares data with third parties when it is necessary to do something you asked for. The main categories:
We share only what is needed for the service to function, and we require providers to handle data under reasonable confidentiality and security terms.
Some features — for example, generating a draft from a source, producing voice-aware variants, or suggesting edits — require sending the relevant inputs to a large language model. Depending on your settings, this may be:
You control when AI features run. The app does not silently send content to AI providers — generation happens when you trigger it.
Your content lives on your device for as long as you keep it. If you enable iCloud sync, copies are stored in your iCloud account. Account information is retained while your account is active and for a short period afterward to handle billing and legal requirements. Diagnostic reports are retained for a limited period and then deleted or aggregated. You can request deletion of your account-level data at any time (see Your rights).
We use industry-standard practices to protect data, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and storing platform tokens in the system keychain. No system is perfectly secure; if we become aware of a breach that affects your data, we will notify you as required by law.
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. You can:
We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
FromSource is not directed to children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
FromSource is operated from the United States. If you use the app from outside the U.S., information we handle may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where we or our providers operate. We rely on appropriate safeguards for international transfers as required by applicable law.
We may update this Privacy Policy as the product evolves. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you in the app or by email.
Questions, requests, or concerns about this policy? Email creataai.com@gmail.com.