Significantly better data privacy

As it stands, ByDesign collects A LOT of data (see screenshot attached). And sure, I get it: some of it might be essential for a core functionality of the app, and ByDesign has a solid privacy policy, etc., etc.

But at the end of the day: it’s still a lot of data for essentially a task management app. And way more than some other apps collect.

My recommendations?

• Collect less data. Only what’s absolutely essential, nothing more. The fact that many other project management / lifestyle apps collect a lot less data makes me think this is a realistic request.

• Use end-to-end encryption, and ensure our data is always encrypted (both in transit and at rest). Not even you should be able to view, edit, or otherwise access our data.

• Allow users to optionally choose to use ByDesign in a completely offline mode. I understand this would mean that those users would only be able to use ByDesign on a single device, since syncing wouldn’t be possible this way… But if that’s how someone wants to use ByDesign, why not let them?

• Allow users to choose iCloud sync, rather than syncing through your servers. I know this would only work in the Apple ecosystem, so not all users would be able to take advantage of this… But again, many other similar apps allow this, and why shouldn’t users be able to choose?

• Allow users to opt out of the leaderboard, and all the other “social” aspects of ByDesign. I, for one, don’t use these features, and actually find these features frustrating. I’d opt out instantly without a second thought, IF that were possible…

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE ByDesign, and I understand that privacy & security may or may not be this important for everyone. But for now, the lack of strong privacy measures makes me hesitant to use ByDesign for my more sensitive projects/tasks/notes – which is definitely not ideal.