Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Sleep Sounds: Rain & Spa (the “App”) handles information. We aim to minimize data collection and keep core listening preferences on your device whenever practical.

1. Information stored on your device

The App may store information locally on your device to provide its features, including favorites, saved mixes or presets, layer volume settings, sleep-timer state, app preferences, and downloaded or cached sound content. This information is used to make the App work and is not, by itself, sent to us as a user profile.

Apple or iOS may handle device backups according to your own Apple account and device settings. Those system-level backup services are controlled by Apple, not by us.

2. Account information

The App does not require a user account for its core features. We do not operate an account database for the App. Therefore, there is no in-app account-deletion process unless a future version introduces account creation.

3. Support communications

If you contact us by email, we receive the email address you use, your message, and any information or attachments you choose to send. We use this information to answer your request, troubleshoot issues, protect the service, and meet legal obligations.

Please do not send sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your support request.

4. Sound downloads and network delivery

As of this version, all sounds included in the App are bundled with the App itself; the App does not download audio from a remote server. The App contains download-management code intended for optional future downloadable sound packs, but that code is not connected to any live remote content source in this release. If a future release enables optional downloadable sound content, network infrastructure or hosting providers may process standard connection information such as IP address, request time, requested file, and basic network/device information that is technically necessary to deliver the content and protect the service. We would not use that information to create a personal listening profile, and this section will be updated to describe the feature in non-conditional terms once it is live.

5. Advertising and third-party services

As of this version, the App does not include any advertising SDK, analytics SDK, crash-reporting SDK, or other third-party tracking code, and it does not request App Tracking Transparency permission. This section is written to also cover a future release that adds advertising or analytics, consistent with the App's confirmed monetization plan (free download, ad-supported, optional paid Remove Ads). If a future version includes advertising or analytics services, those providers may process limited technical or usage information depending on the provider, region, and App configuration — examples can include device or advertising identifiers, product interaction, coarse location inferred from IP address, and diagnostics.

Where Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework applies to a future release, we will request permission before engaging in tracking that requires permission. Denying tracking permission will not remove the App's core sleep-sound functionality.

Before any App Store release that adds advertising, analytics, or crash reporting, this policy and the App Store Privacy Nutrition Label must be updated to name the specific SDK(s) actually included and exactly what they collect, and this section must be rewritten from conditional to definite language.

6. How we use information

• Provide and maintain App features.
• Deliver optional downloadable content.
• Respond to support requests and user feedback.
• Diagnose problems and improve reliability.
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• Comply with applicable law.
• Where enabled, provide advertising consistent with user choices and applicable platform rules.

7. Data sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only with service providers that perform functions needed to operate the App or support site, with authorities when legally required, or in connection with a business transaction where permitted by law. Service providers are expected to protect information appropriately and use it only for permitted purposes.

8. Retention and deletion

Local App data remains on your device until you remove it through available App controls, remove downloaded content, reset the relevant setting, or delete the App. Some system-managed backups may remain subject to Apple’s backup retention practices.

Support emails are retained only as long as reasonably needed to handle the request, maintain support records, prevent abuse, or meet legal obligations. You may request deletion of eligible support correspondence by emailing us at the address below. We may retain limited records when required by law or reasonably necessary for security, fraud prevention, or legal claims.

9. Your choices

• Remove downloaded/cached sounds through the App where that control is available.
• Delete the App to remove locally stored App data from the device, subject to system backup behavior.
• Manage tracking permissions in iOS Settings where applicable.
• Contact us to request deletion of eligible support correspondence.

See Privacy Choices & Data Deletion for practical steps.

10. Children

The App is a general-audience relaxation and sleep-sound utility and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us through support communications, contact us so we can review and, where appropriate, delete it.

11. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the information we handle. No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure.

12. International use

The App may be available in multiple countries or regions. Information handled by service providers may be processed in countries other than your own, subject to applicable legal safeguards.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when the App, its service providers, or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date above will be revised when material changes are published.

14. Contact

Privacy questions or deletion requests: myskyocean2024@gmail.com