Still Here Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Still Here (“we,” “our,” or “us”) handles your information when you use our mindful countdown application for iOS devices. Still Here is designed with privacy in mind and operates primarily locally on your device.

“You're still here, but did you feel alive?”

1. Information We Collect

Local Device Information

Still Here primarily operates locally on your iOS device and stores information using iOS technologies:

  • Countdown Settings: Your countdown targets, display preferences, and automation schedules
  • App Groups Data: Countdown state and configuration shared between the main app and widgets
  • Notification Preferences: Your notification permissions and milestone alert settings
  • Auto-Repeat Schedules: Weekly automation patterns and time range configurations

No Personal Data Collection

Still Here does not collect or transmit personal information such as:

  • Email addresses or contact information
  • Location data or device identifiers
  • Usage analytics or behavioral tracking
  • Network requests to external servers

2. How Information Is Used

All data processing occurs locally on your device for the following purposes:

  • Countdown Management: Storing and displaying your percentage-focused countdown timers
  • Widget Integration: Sharing countdown state between the main app and lockscreen widgets
  • Automation Features: Managing auto-repeat schedules and notification triggers
  • Conflict Resolution: Intelligent handling of overlapping manual and automatic countdowns
  • Display Synchronization: Maintaining format consistency between app and widgets
  • Mindfulness Features: Delivering philosophical prompts and milestone notifications

3. iOS Integration

Still Here uses iOS system frameworks that handle data according to Apple's privacy standards:

WidgetKit

  • Handles lockscreen and home screen widget display
  • Uses App Groups for secure data sharing between app and widgets
  • Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy

UserNotifications Framework

  • Manages local notification scheduling and delivery
  • Handles milestone alerts and auto-start reminders
  • All notifications are generated locally on your device

UserDefaults with App Groups

  • Secure local storage for countdown state and preferences
  • Enables data sharing between main app and widget extension
  • Data remains on your device and is included in iOS backups

4. Data Security

Still Here implements security measures appropriate for local data processing:

  • All data stored using iOS secure storage mechanisms
  • App Groups provide secure data sharing between app components
  • No network transmission of user data
  • Compliance with iOS security and privacy frameworks
  • Data encrypted as part of iOS device encryption

Important: Since Still Here operates entirely locally, your countdown data is as secure as your iOS device. We recommend keeping your device updated and using device security features like passcodes and Face/Touch ID.

5. Data Retention

Your data handling follows iOS standards:

  • Local Storage: Data persists until you delete the app or reset your device
  • iOS Backups: Countdown settings are included in iOS device backups
  • App Deletion: All data is removed when you delete the Still Here app
  • Device Reset: Data is removed during device factory resets

6. iOS Platform Limitations

Still Here operates within iOS constraints and communicates these transparently:

  • Background countdown updates use iOS-compliant notification scheduling
  • Widget refresh rates are optimized according to iOS guidelines
  • Auto-repeat features work within iOS background app limitations
  • Notification delivery depends on iOS system and user settings

7. Children's Privacy

Still Here is designed as a mindfulness tool appropriate for all ages. Since we do not collect personal information, there are no specific age restrictions. Parents should review the app's philosophical messaging to ensure appropriateness for their children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Since Still Here operates locally, policy changes primarily relate to how we describe our data practices rather than changes in data collection.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Still Here's data practices, please contact us:

“Feel alive, time is ticking.”