Last updated: 18 September 2026
Applies to: Kinora on iOS (com.pradappandiyan.kinora)
Also see: Android privacy policy
Contact: support@pradappandiyan.com
Operator: Pradap Pandiyan (individual / sole developer)
This policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use Kinora. Use this URL in App Store Connect.
This document reflects how the product works today. It is not legal advice.
Kinora (“Kinora — Stay Close”) is a relationship-care app. You add people you care about, set reminders to reach out, log calls and messages, keep notes and important dates, share family circles, and (on Premium) use AI-assisted suggestions and chat.
The app syncs your data to our cloud backend so you can sign in from your devices. There is also a web client for some features.
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
| Contacts | So you can pick people from your Contacts app to add as Kinora contacts. |
| Photos / camera roll | So you can set an avatar or add album photos. |
| Location (when in use) | Only if you choose a “use my location” action — not continuous tracking. |
| Notifications | Reminders to reach out. |
| Calendar | If you export dates to Calendar. |
| Messages / Mail / WhatsApp | Opens the system or third-party app to send a message you chose. |
Optional AI features (Assistant chat, conversation ideas, message drafts, and Quick Log) send selected text through Kinora’s servers to OpenAI so we can generate suggestions or parse what you typed.
What may be sent: messages you type to the assistant; contact names and relationship details; notes, memories, and life events you saved; recent interaction context; and Quick Log text you enter.
Permission: the app asks for your permission in-app before any AI feature shares this data with OpenAI. You can decline and keep using Kinora without AI features.
Data sent for AI is used only to power the feature you requested — not for advertising.
We confirm that OpenAI provides the same or equal protection of user data as described in this privacy policy and as required by Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines. See OpenAI’s Privacy Policy.
Paid plans are sold through the App Store (and may be validated via RevenueCat). Card details are handled by Apple, not by us.
App version, device type / OS, crash or error logs, and diagnostics needed for reliability and security.
We do not sell your personal data or use your notes/photos for third-party advertising.
Infrastructure hosts, OpenAI (only when you use AI features and have agreed in-app), Apple / Google / RevenueCat for sign-in and billing, circle members you invite, and authorities when required by law.
Data is kept while your account is active. See Account deletion for how to erase your account. You can also delete many items inside the app without closing the account.
We use HTTPS, hashed passwords, and access controls. Kinora is not directed at children under 13 (or the local minimum age). Data may be processed on servers outside your country.
Revoke permissions in iOS Settings, edit content in-app, or email support@pradappandiyan.com.
Developer: Pradap Pandiyan