Eighteen09 is not your typical tech company. No big team. No fancy office. No coding skills. Just one person, too many ideas, and a stubborn belief that creativity beats convention every time. I may not know how to code, but I do know how to dream big - and that’s where all great projects start.

Should I wait

Should I Wait is a web app that uses the entire capability of modern AI to answer a question that all movie goers ask at the cinema...Are there any post credit scenes?! Type in the movie name and voila!

Toby - Social Reminders

Toby is your social reminders companion that helps you maintain meaningful relationships without having to think about it. Set it up once, and let Toby remind you exactly when - and what - to say to the people you care about most.

Call me different, but email isn't really all that great. Most messages go straight to junk and in my experience, people don't pay attention to their inbox any more. The quickest way to get a message to me is via my WhatsApp, or you can join our community over at Discord but if you really don't want to do that, here's a pretty form.

Last Updated: October 18, 2025IntroductionAt Eighteen09 ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Toby mobile application (the "App").Your Privacy Matters: Toby is designed with privacy at its core. All your data is stored locally on your device, and we only process information necessary to provide you with AI-powered messaging features. You have complete control over your data.1. Information We Collect1.1 Personal Information You ProvideUser Profile Information: Full name, email address, age range, gender, and location (optional)
Contact Information: Names, nicknames, phone numbers, important dates, relationship types, communication preferences, and personal notes
Communication Preferences: Communication styles, preferred messaging platforms, message language preferences, emoji usage, and preferred contact times
Custom Message Content: Any edits or customisations you make to AI-generated messages1.2 Information Collected from Your DeviceDevice Contacts: With your permission, we access your iOS Contacts to import contact information
Notification Permissions: We request permission to send you local notifications
Device Information: Device model, iOS version, app version, and build number
1.3 AI-Generated ContentMessage Generation Data: Information sent to OpenAI's API to generate personalised messages
Generated Messages: AI-generated message content stored locally on your device
Usage Metrics: Message generation attempts, success/failure rates, and regeneration requests1.4 Analytics and Usage Data (Optional)If you consent to analytics, we may collect:
App usage patterns and feature interactions
Event creation, completion, and delay statistics
Contact management actions
Search queries and filter usage
Error logs and crash reports
Performance metrics1.5 Subscription InformationSubscription tier (Free, Premium, Premium+)
Purchase history and subscription status (managed by RevenueCat and Apple)
Feature usage limits and consumption metrics2. How We Use Your Information2.1 Core App Functionality
Generate AI-powered contextual messages
Schedule and send local notifications
Manage and synchronise contact information
Track important dates and generate recurring events2.2 AI Message Generation
Send relevant contact information to OpenAI's API
Generate personalised messages based on your preferences
Improve message quality through regeneration and tone adjustments2.3 Service Improvement
Analyse app usage patterns (with your consent)
Identify and fix bugs
Develop new features
Optimize performance2.4 Subscription Management
Verify and manage your subscription tier
Enforce feature limits
Process subscription changes3. Data Storage and Security3.1 Local Data StorageAll your personal data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. This includes:
Contact information and relationship details
Event schedules and reminders
AI-generated messages
User preferences and settingsPrivacy First: We do not store your personal contact information, relationship details, or generated messages on our servers.3.2 Data Transmitted to Third PartiesOpenAI (Message Generation)
Contact names, nicknames, and relationship types
Communication preferences and event context
Personal notes (only what you provide)
User profile informationData Retention: OpenAI retains API data for 30 days for abuse monitoring, then deletes it. Your data is not used to train OpenAI's models.#### Firebase Analytics (Optional)
Anonymous usage statistics and app events
Device information and app version
Feature usage patternsNote: Only active if you consent in app settings.RevenueCat (Subscription Management)
Apple App Store user identifier
Subscription tier and purchase information
Device information for validation3.3 Security MeasuresLocal data encryption through iOS security features
Secure HTTPS connections for all API communications
API key protection and secure storage
Regular security reviews and updates4. Data Sharing and DisclosureWe do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.4.1 Service Providers
OpenAI: For AI message generation
Firebase/Google: For analytics (only with consent)
RevenueCat: For subscription management
Apple: For app distribution and subscriptions4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or valid legal requests.4.3 Business Transfers
Information may be transferred in case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices5.1 Access and Control
Access: View all personal information in the app
Edit: Modify your profile, contacts, and preferences
Delete: Remove contacts, events, or all app data
Export: Export your data in JSON format5.2 Analytics Control
Enable/disable analytics in Settings > Privacy Settings
View analytics summary
Clear all analytics data5.3 Communication Preferences
Manage notification settings
Control notification types (messages, updates, offers, system)
Customise timing and frequency5.4 AI Features
Enable/disable AI message generation
Use custom OpenAI API keys
Control algorithm updates
Manage excluded words5.5 Data Deletion
To completely delete your data:
1. Go to Settings > Privacy Settings > Data Management
2. Select "Delete All Data"
3. Confirm the deletionAlternatively, uninstalling the app removes all local data.6. Data RetentionLocal Data: Stored on your device until app deletion
Analytics Data: Retained in Firebase for up to 14 months
Subscription Data: Retained by RevenueCat as necessary
API Data: Retained by OpenAI for 30 days, then deleted7. Children's PrivacyToby is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.8. International Data TransfersYour information may be processed in countries other than your residence, including the United States (for OpenAI services). We use secure, encrypted connections and work only with compliant service providers.9. Third-Party ServicesOpenAI: Privacy Policy
Firebase Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
RevenueCat: Privacy Policy10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)California residents have rights to:
Request information about data collection and use
Request deletion of personal information
Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Non-discrimination for exercising rights11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)EEA residents have rights to:
Access personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase personal data
Restrict processing
Data portability
Object to processing
Withdraw consentLegal Basis for Processing
Consent: For optional features like analytics
Contract Performance: To provide app services
Legitimate Interests: To improve services and prevent fraud12. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through:
In-app posting of updated policy
Updated "Last Updated" date
In-app notification for significant changes13. Contact UsEighteen09
Email: [email protected]
In-App Support: Settings > Help & Support > Contact SupportResponse Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.14. Consent and AcceptanceBy using the Toby app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.