Effective May 21, 2026
Privacy Policy
AnkiWatch is designed to work locally between your iPhone, Apple Watch, and the AnkiWatch add-on running on your computer.
Summary
AnkiWatch does not collect, sell, track, or share personal data. The app does not use analytics, advertising SDKs, third-party tracking SDKs, accounts, cloud sync, or a hosted backend.
Data Stored on Your Devices
The iPhone app stores the computer IP address, port, and Watch device name so it can send setup details to your Apple Watch. The Apple Watch app stores the computer IP address, port, selected controller mode, device name, and pairing token so the app can reconnect to your Anki add-on. The pairing token is stored in the Apple Watch Keychain. The Anki add-on stores its local bridge settings, current pairing code, paired device name, and pairing token in Anki's add-on configuration on your computer.
iPhone to Watch Sync
When you tap Send to Watch, AnkiWatch sends the IP address, port, pairing code, and device name from the iPhone app to the Watch app using Apple's WatchConnectivity framework. This setup message is used to complete local pairing and is not sent to AnkiWatch servers.
Local Network Communication
AnkiWatch sends review commands over your local Wi-Fi network to the AnkiWatch add-on. These requests may include your pairing token, device name during pairing, and review commands such as show answer, answer, undo, bury, or suspend. This traffic is used only to control Anki in real time and is not sent to AnkiWatch servers.
Motion and Gesture Data
Gesture Mode uses Apple Watch motion sensors to detect wrist gestures. Motion readings are processed on the Watch for gesture detection and are not stored or transmitted to AnkiWatch.
Anki Content
AnkiWatch can display basic review state returned by the local Anki add-on, such as whether the reviewer is on the question or answer side and the active deck name. AnkiWatch does not collect your cards, notes, deck content, or review history.
Children's Privacy
AnkiWatch does not knowingly collect personal data from children or any other users.
Changes
If AnkiWatch's privacy practices change, this policy and the App Store privacy disclosures will be updated.
Contact
For privacy or support questions, use the contact method listed on the AnkiWatch support page.
Independence
AnkiWatch is an independent companion for Anki Desktop and is not affiliated with Ankitects, Anki, AnkiMobile, Apple, or any related owners.