Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 8, 2025

Simple Summary: Epiphany respects your privacy. All your data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or share any personal information. Everything is stored locally using iOS secure storage.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Epiphany! This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Your privacy is important to us, and we're committed to protecting it.

Key Point: We don't collect your personal data. Everything stays on your device.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We do NOT collect any personal information. This includes:

No email addresses
No phone numbers
No names
No account credentials
No location data
No contact information

2.2 Usage Data

We do NOT collect analytics or usage data. This includes:

No tracking of which thoughts you view
No recording of app usage patterns
No device information collected
No crash reports sent to our servers

2.3 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following data is stored only on your device using iOS secure storage:

Favorite Thoughts: Thoughts you mark as favorites
Theme Preference: Your selected color theme
Category Selections: Categories you choose to filter (Premium feature)
Notification Settings: Your notification preferences
Subscription Status: Whether you have Premium or Free version

Important: This data never leaves your device and is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app.

3. How We Use Your Information

We don't use your information because we don't collect it.

Since all data is stored locally on your device:

✅ We don't have access to your data
✅ We don't store data on our servers
✅ We don't share data with third parties
✅ We don't track your behavior
✅ We don't sell your information
✅ We don't use your data for advertising

4. Subscription and Payment Information

4.1 Premium Subscription

Epiphany offers a Premium subscription for $1.99/month with a 7-day free trial. All subscription processing is handled by Apple through the App Store.

4.2 What We Receive from Apple

Subscription Status Only: We only receive confirmation that you have an active or inactive subscription
No Payment Details: We do NOT receive your credit card information, billing address, or any payment details
No Personal Info: We do NOT receive your Apple ID, email, or any identifying information

4.3 Payment Security

All payments are processed by Apple. Your payment information is protected by Apple's security measures. We never have access to your payment details.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

All app data is stored locally on your device using iOS secure storage (SwiftData)
Widget data is stored in a shared app group accessible only by the app and its widgets
Your device's built-in encryption protects this data
Data is sandboxed and cannot be accessed by other apps

5.2 No Cloud Storage

We do not store any of your data on cloud servers or remote databases. Everything stays on your device.

5.3 Data Deletion

All your data is automatically and permanently deleted when you uninstall the app. There is no way to recover this data because we don't have backups.

6. Third-Party Services

Epiphany uses the following Apple services:

6.1 App Store / StoreKit

Purpose: Managing Premium subscriptions
Data Shared: Subscription status only
Privacy: Governed by Apple's Privacy Policy

6.2 Local Notifications

Purpose: Sending daily thought reminders
Type: Local notifications (scheduled on your device)
Data Sent: Nothing sent to external servers

6.3 WidgetKit

Purpose: Displaying thoughts on your home screen
Data: Stored locally in shared app group
Privacy: Never leaves your device

We do NOT use:

❌ Analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase, etc.)
❌ Advertising networks
❌ Social media SDKs
❌ Crash reporting services
❌ Any third-party tracking

7. Children's Privacy

Epiphany is rated 4+ and is suitable for all ages, including children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children, because:

All data is stored locally on the device
No account creation is required
No personal information is collected
No communication features exist in the app

Parents can use the app with their children safely, knowing that no data is collected or shared.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Access Your Data

All your data is visible within the app. You can see your favorites, theme selection, and preferences at any time.

8.2 Delete Your Data

To delete all your data, simply uninstall the app. This permanently removes all locally stored information.

8.3 Modify Your Data

You can change any preferences within the app settings, remove favorites, or change themes at any time.

8.4 Export Your Data

Data export is not available due to iOS privacy limitations. All data remains local to your device.

8.5 Opt-Out of Notifications

You can disable notifications at any time through:

App Settings → Notifications → Toggle Off
iOS Settings → Epiphany → Notifications → Toggle Off

9. International Data Transfers

Not Applicable. Since we don't collect or transmit any data, there are no international data transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

However, these rights don't apply to Epiphany because:

We don't collect personal information
We don't sell personal information
We don't share personal information
All data stays on your device

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

EU and UK residents have specific privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

However, GDPR doesn't apply to Epiphany because:

We don't process personal data on servers
All data is stored locally on your device
We are not a data controller or processor
No data is transferred outside your device

12. Data Breach Notification

Not Applicable. Since we don't collect or store your data on our servers, there is no risk of a data breach from our systems.

Your data security depends entirely on your device security (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID).

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

Changes in legal requirements
New app features
User feedback

How We'll Notify You:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
Posting the new policy at this URL
In-app notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Your Consent

By using Epiphany, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you don't agree with this policy, please don't use the app.

15. Questions and Contact

Have Questions?

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or your privacy, please contact us:

Email: thefool3547@gmail.com

16. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Since we don't collect personal data, we don't need a legal basis for processing. All data processing happens locally on your device under your control.

17. Summary

Key Takeaways:

✅ No data collection: We don't collect any personal information
✅ Local storage only: All data stays on your device
✅ No tracking: We don't track your usage or behavior
✅ No third parties: We don't share data with anyone
✅ Automatic deletion: Uninstalling deletes all data
✅ Subscription privacy: Payment handled by Apple, we only see subscription status