Privacy Policy
Our Philosophy
Prefume is designed as a personal fragrance journaling app with no social features, user accounts, or sharing capabilities.
Your fragrance collection and personal journaling notes remain private to you.
This privacy policy explains how we handle data in our unique "non-social" architecture.
Information We Collect
Data We Actually Collect
- Anonymous Technical Data: Basic app performance and crash reports (automatically anonymised by iOS)
- Quality Improvements: Anonymous typo fixes and data corrections through crowdsourced corrections
How We Use Your Local Information
For Your Personal Experience
- Provide daily fragrance recommendations based on weather, location, and preferences
- Sync your collection across your devices (paid tier only, via Apple's CloudKit)
- Learn your preferences over time to improve recommendations
- Enable import/export of your collection via CSV
For Improvement (Anonymous Only)
- Expand our fragrance reference database with new entries
- Improve data quality through crowdsourced corrections
- Enhance recommendation algorithms (using aggregated, non-personal data)
Data Storage and Sync
Local Storage
- Free Tier: All your data stays on your device using local database storage
- Extract tier (Paid Tier): Option to sync via Apple's CloudKit Private Database
CloudKit Integration
- No User Accounts: We don't create or manage user accounts
- Apple's System: Sync is handled entirely by Apple's CloudKit using your Apple ID
- Private Database: Your personal collection syncs to your private CloudKit space
- Public Database: Anonymous fragrance reference factual data only
Reference Database
- Ships with 40,000+ popular fragrances for offline use
- Grows through anonymous contributions
- No personal data or attribution included
What We Don't Collect
- No Personal Identification: No names, emails, phone numbers, or accounts
- No Social Data: No friends, followers, or social connections
- No Sharing Features: No posts, comments, or public profiles
- No External Reviews: No integration with social platforms or review sites
- No Tracking: No cross-app tracking or advertising identifiers
Data Sharing
We Never Share
- Your personal fragrance collection
- Your journal entries or preferences
- Your location data
- Any personally identifiable information
Anonymous Data Only
- Fragrance factual data (names, brand, notes…)
- Data quality improvements and corrections
- Aggregated usage patterns to improve recommendations
Your Privacy Rights
Data Control
- Export: Download your complete collection as CSV anytime
- Delete: Remove any or all data from the app
- Opt-out: Disable community contributions while keeping paid features
CloudKit Sync Control
- Enable/disable sync independently of other features
- Data stored in your personal Apple CloudKit space
- Managed entirely through Apple's privacy controls
Database Growth Participation
- Anonymous by design - no way to trace contributions back to you
- Opt-in during paid tier purchase with clear explanation
- Can disable contributions while keeping sync and other paid features
Data Security
- Local Encryption: All local data encrypted using iOS standard practices
- CloudKit Security: Sync protected by Apple's CloudKit security measures
- No Servers: We don't operate servers storing your personal data
- Anonymous Contributions: Database designed with privacy-first architecture
International Users
- Data processing occurs on your device and through Apple's CloudKit
- Database hosted in compliance with applicable data protection laws
- No personal data transferred internationally
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. We'll notify users of significant changes through the app or App Store update notes. Continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Data Retention
- Personal Data: Retained until you delete the app or manually delete data
- Database Contributions: Anonymous fragrance data retained indefinitely to benefit all users
- Analytics: Automatically anonymised technical data retained for up to 2 years
Contact Information
For privacy questions or concerns, contact us at:
anatoleayadi@gmail.com
Transparency Notes
"Non-Social Social" Architecture
While Prefume has no social features, paid users anonymously contribute to a shared fragrance database that benefits everyone. This creates community value without compromising individual privacy.
Apple CloudKit
Your personal data sync is handled entirely by Apple's CloudKit service. We don't have access to your Apple ID or personal CloudKit data - it's managed through Apple's privacy framework.
Open Source Approach
Our community database grows through anonymous contributions from enthusiasts, creating a comprehensive fragrance reference without compromising anyone's privacy.
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*Prefume: Personal fragrance journaling without the social complexity.*
