What SelectLess collects, why, and what it never does.
Last updated: 13 July 2026
SelectLess doesn't ask you to sign in, doesn't know who you are, and doesn't track you across other apps or websites. This page explains exactly what little data does pass through the app, and why.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you need an account? | No |
| Do you collect my location? | No |
| Do you use analytics or advertising trackers? | No |
| Do you sell or share data with advertisers? | No |
| Is anything I type linked to my identity? | No |
When you describe what you're deciding — a trip, an outing, anything with too many options — that text is sent to our server so it can ask Google's Gemini API to generate suggestions. When a suggestion needs a photo, the place name is sent to Google's Places API to look one up.
Sent to our backend, then to Google Gemini, to generate suggestions. Not stored with any identifier that could tie it back to you — our server doesn't know your name, email, or device identity.
Sent to our backend, then to Google Places, to fetch a representative photo. Cached briefly on our server (see below) so repeat lookups for popular places don't repeat the request.
SelectLess uses Apple's App Attest to confirm requests come from a genuine copy of the app running on real Apple hardware, not a script. This is a cryptographic check performed by your device and Apple — it doesn't identify you personally, only that the app instance is legitimate.
| Who | What they see | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Google (Gemini API) | The text you type describing your decision | Generates the place suggestions |
| Google (Places API) | Place names | Fetches representative photos |
| Google Cloud | Server infrastructure and caches described above | Runs the SelectLess backend |
| Apple (App Attest) | A cryptographic device attestation, not personal data | Confirms requests come from a genuine app instance |
None of these parties receive your name, email, precise location, or any other identifier — because SelectLess never collects one in the first place.
SelectLess is not directed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect data from children. Since the app collects no personal identifiers from anyone, this applies equally to all users.
If what SelectLess collects ever changes, this page will be updated and the "Last updated" date above will reflect it. Meaningful changes will also be noted in the App Store release notes.