Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

Thermal Buddy (“the App”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data.

1. Data Collection and Usage

Thermal Buddy is designed to keep your data private and local to your device.

User-Generated Data

The App allows you to create and manage the following types of data:

Activity Types: Custom labels for your thermal logging activities.
Gear Categories: Classifications for the equipment or items you are monitoring.
Scene Customization: Personalized settings and descriptions for different logging environments.

This data is stored locally on your device and, if enabled, synced via your private iCloud account. We do not have access to this data.

Analytics and Crash Reporting

Thermal Buddy does not collect analytics data, crash reports, or any other telemetry. No data about your usage is transmitted to us.

2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage

Thermal Buddy does not use generative AI or automated decision-making processes that process your personal data. All data organization and logging are performed based on direct user input.

3. Third-Party Services

iCloud: If you use iCloud Sync, your data is stored on Apple’s servers subject to Apple’s Privacy Policy.
GitHub: If you submit a bug report via GitHub, any information you provide in the issue will be public on the GitHub platform.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

Retention: Your data is stored on your device and in your personal iCloud storage for as long as you choose to keep the App installed or maintain your iCloud backups. We do not store your data on our own servers.
Deletion: You can delete your data at any time by:
1. Deleting individual logs within the App.
2. Deleting the App from your device.
3. Managing and deleting the App’s data via your iOS iCloud settings (Settings > Apple Account > iCloud > Manage Account Storage).

5. Compliance

This policy is designed to comply with the 2026 App Store Review Guidelines regarding data transparency and user privacy.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the GitHub Issues page.