Privacy notice

Information chōbo handles

chōbo may process the following information when you use the service:

• Account information, including your email address and authentication identifiers.
• Workspace content, including cards, notes, tasks, projects, folders, tags, subtasks, and updates.
• Files and links you choose to attach to a card.
• Requests and selected workspace context you choose to send through chōbo's AI features.
• Sharing invitations, membership, mentions, notification preferences, and personal reminders.
• Beta access requests and the account information needed to respond to them.
• Limited technical information needed to operate, secure, and troubleshoot the beta.

How information is used

Information is used to provide and synchronize your workspace across the web and iOS apps, authenticate your account, store content you create, run features you request, protect the service, and diagnose problems. chōbo does not sell personal information or use it for third-party advertising.

Sharing and notifications

Sharing a space lets its members see its projects, cards, files, and updates. Each member's role controls what they can change. Other private spaces stay private.

Invitations use the email address supplied by the person inviting you. chōbo may send you an invitation before you have an account. Joining requires your choice. Mentions, assignments, and shared activity may also lead to notification emails, according to your preferences. These emails may include relevant shared content.

Reminders on shared cards are personal. Only the person who sets a reminder receives it on their registered iPhone. Other members do not receive that reminder.

AI features

When you use an AI feature, chōbo sends only the request and relevant content needed to answer it to the configured AI service provider. chōbo does not send your entire workspace by default. Proposed changes in the app require your approval before they are applied. When SMS capture becomes available, a separate, explicit enrollment permission will allow clear texts from your verified number to create new cards automatically. Unclear requests remain for review.

The shared assistant reads only relevant content the person asking can currently see. Shared conversations belong to that person, and nothing from the shared assistant is added to memory. Saving a proposed change still requires approval and permission to change that space.

Service providers

chōbo relies on service providers to operate the beta, including Supabase for authentication, database, and file storage, Vercel for web hosting, Resend for account and product email, Zoho for support mail, and AI providers when you request an AI feature. TestFlight and Apple may also process testing, diagnostic, and device information under Apple's own terms. These providers process information to perform services for chōbo or you.

Storage, security, and retention

chōbo checks access to keep private content with its owner and shared content within its space. Information is retained while your account is active and as needed to provide and protect the service. No online service can guarantee absolute security.

Security activity

A security activity log helps chōbo review changes to access and other sensitive actions. It records pseudonymous identifiers, actions, times, and outcomes, without card content, email addresses, or conversation text. These records are kept for 365 days, including after an account is deleted.

Your choices

You may delete individual content using available chōbo controls. To request access to, correction of, or deletion of your account information, contact support@chobo.io. You can also delete your account in account settings.

Deleted cards and spaces can remain in Trash for 30 days. If you started sharing a space with other members, hand it over or stop sharing before deleting your account. Copies in backups and provider systems can remain until their retention periods end. Some delivery records remain for up to 90 days, and the security activity log follows the period above. chōbo can explain the remaining records when handling a deletion request.

Beta access requests

When you request beta access, chōbo records the request with your account and sends the team the information needed to review it. A request does not automatically grant access. The request record is removed when your account is deleted.

Optional text capture

Text capture is in preparation. If you enroll when setup is available, chōbo records your phone number, timezone, consent wording and version, verification status, and consent withdrawal. Verification codes are checked by Twilio and are not stored by chōbo. Twilio processes phone numbers and verification requests to confirm ownership. When capture is active, Twilio also handles messages and delivery status; relevant message content and limited workspace context go to the configured AI provider to prepare cards. Mobile information and SMS consent are not sold or shared with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes. Providers process information needed for the service.

A limited messaging pilot may use Sendblue to receive texts and send replies. If you join that pilot, Sendblue handles your phone number, messages, and delivery information.

Unlinking withdraws your enrollment permission; it does not delete existing cards. Enrollment records are removed when you delete your account. Limited verification counters help prevent abuse and do not include message text or verification codes. See the Messaging Terms for enrollment, STOP, and HELP details.

Beta changes

chōbo is still in testing. This notice may be updated as features and service providers change. The date above will be revised when material updates are made.