Gift Memo
Capture gift ideas whenever inspiration strikes. Never forget the perfect gift again.
You spot the perfect gift for your mom in July, but her birthday isn't until December. By then, you've completely forgotten. Gift Memo fixes this.
It's a simple app for capturing gift ideas whenever inspiration strikes—so you're never scrambling at the last minute.
Never Lose a Gift Idea
Browsing Amazon or shopping online? Use the share button to save gift ideas directly to Gift Memo. No app switching, no trying to remember later.
Get Reminded Before It's Too Late
Set birthday reminders for the people you care about. Choose when to be notified: two weeks before, a few days before, or the day of. When the reminder arrives, your saved gift ideas are right there waiting.
Plan Together With a Partner
Share your gift list with your spouse or partner. Coordinate who's buying what, avoid duplicates, and make holiday planning easier.
Everything in One Place
- Add people and their birthdays
- Create custom events (anniversaries, holidays, etc.)
- Save gift ideas with photos, prices, and links
- Mark gifts as purchased
- Set budgets per person or event
Syncs Across All Your Devices
Everything syncs automatically through iCloud. Save a gift idea on your iPhone, see it instantly on your iPad.
Who It's For
Parents tracking extended family birthdays. Partners coordinating holiday shopping. Anyone who spots great gifts months early but forgets them when the occasion arrives.
No complicated features. No social pressure. Just a simple tool to help you remember the people you care about—and the gifts they'd love.
Download Gift Memo and never forget the perfect gift again.
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025 (Updated for iCloud sync)
Spade Studio Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") built Gift Memo as a personal productivity app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Gift Memo.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- People: Names and birthdays of people you add to the app
- Gift Ideas: Gift names, prices, URLs, and photos you save
- Events: Event names and dates you create
- Photos: Images you capture or select from your photo library
Information from Device Features
With your permission, Gift Memo may access:
- Contacts: To import names and birthdays from your device contacts
- Camera: To take photos of gift ideas
- Photo Library: To select existing photos
You can deny these permissions and still use the app with manual data entry.
Automatically Collected Information
We do not automatically collect any information.
How We Store Your Data
Local Storage
Your data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. This data is encrypted by iOS.
iCloud Backup & Sync
If you have iCloud enabled on your device, Gift Memo can sync your data to your personal iCloud account. This allows your data to:
- Back up automatically to iCloud
- Sync across your Apple devices signed into the same iCloud account
When iCloud sync is enabled:
- Your data (people, gift ideas, events, budgets) is stored in your private iCloud account
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple
- Only you can access this data through devices signed into your iCloud account
- Apple processes this data according to Apple's Privacy Policy
To disable iCloud sync for Gift Memo, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Apps Using iCloud and turn off Gift Memo.
Third-Party Services
We do not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services. Gift Memo does not collect telemetry or usage data.
Network Requests
When you share a product URL to Gift Memo, the app fetches publicly available product information (title, price, image) directly from that website to help you save gift ideas.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties.
When iCloud sync is enabled, Apple acts as a data processor to store and sync your data. Apple's handling of your iCloud data is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete it.
iCloud Data: If iCloud sync is enabled, your data is also stored in your iCloud account. You can delete this data by:
- Deleting items within the app (syncs deletion to iCloud)
- Using "Erase All Data" in Settings
- Removing Gift Memo from iCloud via Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage
We (Spade Studio Ltd) do not have access to your data, whether stored locally or in your iCloud account.
Your Rights
You have full control over your data:
- View: All your data is visible within the app
- Edit: You can modify any information at any time
- Delete: Delete individual items or use "Erase All Data" in Settings
- Sync Control: Manage iCloud sync via iOS Settings > [your name] > iCloud
- Export: Your iCloud data can be requested through Apple's Data & Privacy portal
Children's Privacy
Gift Memo does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for general audiences to manage gift-giving.
Security
Your data is protected by:
- iOS device encryption for local storage
- Your device passcode and/or biometric authentication
- Apple's iCloud encryption (when iCloud sync is enabled)
- End-to-end encryption for data in transit
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Apple App Store
Gift Memo is distributed through the Apple App Store and complies with Apple's App Store Guidelines and privacy requirements.
This privacy policy applies to the Gift Memo app available on the Apple App Store.