Privacy Policy for RoutineGuide

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how RoutineGuide ("we", "our", or "us") handles information when you use our iOS application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Information We Collect

RoutineGuide collects and stores the following types of information to provide its functionality:

• Account Information: When you sign in with Apple, we receive your Apple ID identifier and display name (if you choose to share it)
• Routine Data: The routines, tasks, and schedules you create within the app
• Activity Data: Your routine completion history and streaks
• Social Data: Friend connections, shared routines, and public activity (if you choose to share)
• Preferences: Your app settings and notification preferences

How We Store Your Data

All your data is stored securely using Apple's iCloud and CloudKit infrastructure:

• Private Data: Your routines, tasks, and personal activity are stored in your private iCloud database, accessible only to you
• Shared Data: If you choose to share routines or make activity public, this data is stored in a shared CloudKit database
• Local Storage: Some preferences are stored locally on your device for performance

Your routines and activity are stored in Apple's secure iCloud infrastructure, subject to Apple's privacy policies and security measures. A few optional features use small services on this website, described below.

Email (Optional)

During onboarding or in Account → Email Preferences you can choose, separately and only if you want to:

• Feedback replies: let the team email you about feedback you sent
• Product updates: receive occasional emails about new features

Both are off by default. If you opt in, your email address (and your app user ID) is stored with our email provider, Resend, and used only for these purposes. It is never shown in the app or shared with anyone else. Every email has an unsubscribe link, and turning both options off — or deleting your account — removes your address.

Beta Testing

In TestFlight builds, Beta Chat messages (your display name and text) are mirrored to a public Matrix room so testers can also chat from Beeper or any Matrix app. The app also reads build status (version and build numbers, release notes titles) from this website; that request contains no personal data.

Public Routine Catalog

The iOS app downloads a public catalog of routine templates from this website (/api/v1/templates.json) so we can publish new templates without shipping an app update. The request is anonymous — it contains no account information, no device identifiers, and no user content. The catalog itself is identical for every user and contains no personal data.

Information We Don't Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't do:

• We do not use analytics or tracking services
• We do not collect health or fitness data
• We do not sell or share your data with third-party advertisers
• We do not track your location
• We do not access your contacts or photos

Third-Party Services

RoutineGuide integrates with the following Apple services:

• Sign in with Apple: For secure authentication; your email is only used if you opt in to emails (see above)
• iCloud/CloudKit: For secure cloud storage and sync across your devices
• Apple Music: If you choose to attach music to routines, the app accesses your Apple Music library (requires separate permission)
• Notifications: For routine reminders (requires your permission)

Your Rights (GDPR)

You have full control over your data:

• Access: All your data is visible within the app
• Delete: You can delete any routine, task, or activity record at any time. Deleted data is removed from iCloud
• Export: Your data is stored in your personal iCloud account
• Account Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data through the app settings

Data Sharing

RoutineGuide includes optional social features:

• You can choose to share routines with friends or make them public
• You can choose to make your activity visible to friends
• These sharing features are entirely optional and controlled by you
• You can remove shared content or revoke access at any time

Children's Privacy

RoutineGuide is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or RoutineGuide, please contact us:

• Email: josdyr@gmail.com
• Developer: Jostein Dyrseth