Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Commitment

PencilTime is built with your privacy as a core principle. We believe your planner is deeply personal, and we've designed our app to respect that belief. Your data is yours—we don't monetize it, analyze it, or share it with anyone.

Information We DON'T Collect

PencilTime does not collect, store, or transmit any of the following:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number, address)
• Device identifiers for tracking purposes
• Your drawings, notes, or planner content
• Calendar event details beyond what you choose to sync
• Location data
• Browsing history or app usage patterns
• Any other personal or identifying information for marketing purposes

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored on your iPhone and iPad using Apple's Core Data framework:

Planner Content

• Your drawings and handwritten notes (stored as Apple PencilKit data)
• Planner pages for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views
• Page overlays and templates you've created
• Stickers (emoji and text) you've added to pages

Calendar Integration (Premium Feature)

• References to Apple Calendar events you choose to display
• Calendar event display is read-only—we don't modify your calendar
• Access controlled through iOS permissions (you can revoke anytime)

App Preferences

• Pen tool settings (colors, stroke widths)
• Template preferences
• Whether you've completed onboarding
• Premium subscription status (managed by Apple)

Important: All of this data remains on your device unless you explicitly enable iCloud sync (see below).

iCloud Sync (Optional Premium Feature)

Premium subscribers can optionally enable iCloud sync to keep their planner synchronized across multiple devices:

How iCloud Sync Works

• Encrypted by Apple: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using Apple's security infrastructure
• Your Control: You can enable or disable sync at any time in Settings
• Direct to iCloud: Data syncs directly to your personal iCloud account—we never see it
• Apple's Infrastructure: All sync is handled by Apple's CloudKit framework

What Gets Synced

• Planner pages and drawings
• Stickers and overlays
• App preferences

Note: When you disable iCloud sync, you can choose to keep local data or switch to local-only storage. Your data remains on your devices until you explicitly delete it.

For information about how Apple handles iCloud data, please review Apple's Privacy Policy.

In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

PencilTime offers weekly, yearly, and lifetime premium subscriptions. All purchases are processed through Apple's App Store:

• Apple handles all payment processing
• We receive only confirmation that the purchase was completed
• No payment information is collected or stored by PencilTime
• Subscription management is handled by Apple
• Purchases sync across your devices via Apple's system

For information about how Apple processes payments, please review Apple's Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

PencilTime uses minimal third-party services, all focused on improving app stability:

Firebase Crashlytics (Crash Reporting)

• Purpose: To detect and fix app crashes
• Data Collected: Anonymous crash logs, device model, iOS version, and app version
• No Personal Data: Crash reports do not contain your planner content, drawings, or personal information
• Retention: Crash data is retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted

What We DON'T Use

• No advertising networks or SDKs
• No behavioral analytics or user tracking
• No social media integrations
• No data brokers or third-party data sharing

For more information, see Firebase Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

PencilTime does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The app is rated 4+ and is safe for all ages. Since we don't collect personal information or use tracking, there are no age-specific privacy concerns.

Data Security

We take data security seriously:

• Local Storage: Your data is protected by your device's security (Face ID, Touch ID, passcode)
• iCloud Encryption: When enabled, sync data is encrypted by Apple's infrastructure
• No Remote Access: We cannot access your planner content—it's on your devices only
• Automatic Backups: Local data is backed up to iCloud only if you have iCloud backup enabled
• Secure Code: The app is built using Apple's secure frameworks (PencilKit, Core Data, StoreKit)

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If we make any material changes to how we handle your information, we will notify you through the app or update the app description in the App Store before the changes take effect.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is accessible within the app
• Export: You can export pages as PNG images (tap the page preview in any view)
• Delete: Delete individual pages or stickers within the app
• Complete Reset: Delete the app to remove all local data
• iCloud Control: Disable sync in Settings → "Saved to iCloud" toggle
• Calendar Access: Revoke calendar permissions in iOS Settings → PencilTime

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

PencilTime does not sell, share, or disclose personal information. The minimal data we process (anonymous crash logs) is used solely for app improvement. California residents have the right to:

• Know what information is collected (see "Third-Party Services" above)
• Request deletion of information (contact us at the email below)
• Opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

PencilTime processes minimal personal data as defined by GDPR (only anonymous crash logs). European users have the right to:

• Access: Request information about crash data we've collected
• Rectification: Correct any inaccurate data (though crash logs are anonymous)
• Erasure: Request deletion of crash data
• Data Portability: Export your planner data as PNG images
• Object: Opt-out of crash reporting (contact us)

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.