Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

"Aproned" (the app), "we," "us," and "our" refer to the publisher of the Aproned mobile application. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected].

2. Information we do not collect

Unlike most apps, Aproned has no servers that collect or store user data. Specifically, we do not collect:

• Your name, email, phone number, or other identifying information
• Account credentials (because Aproned has no accounts)
• Your shifts, tips, hours, earnings, or any data you enter
• Your location
• Your contacts, photos, or device files
• Usage analytics, crash reports, or telemetry of any kind
• Advertising identifiers (IDFA, AAID, etc.)

We do not run analytics platforms (Firebase, Mixpanel, Amplitude, etc.) and we do not include third-party trackers in the app.

3. Information stored on your device

Aproned stores everything you enter — shifts, tips, restaurants, positions, coworkers, goals, schedules, time off, notes, app settings — in a local database on your device. This data:

• Never leaves your device except for backups to your own iCloud (described below), purchase verification (described below), and anything you explicitly export or send us yourself
• Is also included in your device's standard backups (iCloud Backup on iOS, Google Backup on Android) according to your device-level settings — Aproned does not control those backups
• Is deleted when you uninstall the app, except for data that may persist in your iCloud backups or those device-level backups

4. Optional data export

You can export your data at any time via Settings → Export data, as either a CSV file (shifts only) or a JSON backup (all data). Once exported, that file is yours to share, store, or delete as you see fit. We do not receive a copy.

You can also restore from a previously exported JSON backup, replacing your current data with the backup's contents.

5. Third-party services

Apple App Store and Google Play

When you download Aproned, Apple or Google handles the distribution. Their privacy practices apply to that download and to any in-app purchases you make. See Apple's Privacy Policy and Google's Privacy Policy.

RevenueCat (subscription management)

If you purchase an Aproned Pro subscription, we use RevenueCat to verify your subscription status. RevenueCat receives an anonymous identifier generated by Aproned and information from Apple or Google about your purchase (product ID, purchase date, expiration date). RevenueCat does not receive your name, email, or any data you enter into the app. See RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.

iCloud backup

On iOS, Aproned backs your data up to your own personal iCloud account so you can restore it on a new phone or after a reinstall. When iCloud is available, Aproned saves a backup automatically when you leave the app and keeps a few recent daily snapshots; you can also back up or restore manually in Settings → Backup & Export. These backups (including any shift photos) live in Aproned's private container inside your iCloud — we have no server and no access to them. iCloud storage is governed by Apple's privacy practices, and you can stop automatic backups by signing out of iCloud or disabling iCloud Drive for Aproned in your device settings.

Feedback you send us

If you send us feedback or a bug report — by email or through the app's feedback form — we receive what you write, plus your email address if you choose to include one so we can reply. We use it only to respond and to improve Aproned; it is never linked to the data you track in the app, and we don't add you to any mailing list.

6. Local notifications

If you enable reminders in Settings, Aproned schedules local notifications on your device. These notifications are generated entirely on-device by your operating system. No notification server is involved, and we do not know whether or when notifications are delivered.

7. Face ID, Touch ID, and biometrics

If you enable App lock in Settings, Aproned uses your device's built-in biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode) to unlock the app. Biometric data is handled entirely by your device's operating system. Aproned never sees, stores, or transmits your biometric data.

8. Children's privacy

Aproned is intended for adults and minors of legal working age. We do not knowingly collect any data from children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). Because we do not collect data from anyone, this is by design.

9. International users

Because we do not collect, store, or transmit personal data, Aproned has no data transfers to discuss. The local data on your device remains in your jurisdiction. Your rights under laws such as the GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and similar regulations — including the right to access, correct, delete, and export your data — are honored because you already hold and control all of it directly.

10. Your rights

• Access: Your data is on your device, accessible at any time inside the app.
• Export: Use Settings → Export data to download a copy.
• Correction: Edit any shift, restaurant, goal, or setting from within the app.
• Deletion: Use Settings → Reset all data to wipe everything, or uninstall the app to remove it from your device.
• Portability: The JSON backup file is a portable format that contains your complete data.

11. Security

Your data is stored using your operating system's standard application sandbox. We recommend enabling App lock (Settings → App lock) for an additional layer of protection. As a privacy-first app with no server-side data, the most common categories of data breach (server hacks, leaked databases, stolen credentials) do not apply.

12. Changes to this policy

If we update this Privacy Policy, the "Effective" date at the top will change. Material changes will be announced inside the app. Continued use of Aproned after a policy change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact

Questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your data can be sent to [email protected]. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.