Simply Patterns — Privacy Policy

1. Information the App Stores Locally

Simply Patterns is primarily a local, on-device tool. Your patterns, sequences, settings, and other musical data are stored on your device's storage and are not automatically uploaded to servers operated by me.

This means that your creative work generally stays on your device unless you choose to back it up, export it, or otherwise share it using features provided by iOS (for example, iCloud backups, file sharing, or screen recordings).

2. Analytics and Crash Reporting

The App may use platform-provided or third-party analytics and crash reporting tools (such as Apple's built-in diagnostics) to understand stability, performance, and general usage patterns.

These tools typically collect technical information such as device model, operating system version, anonymous identifiers, app version, approximate time of use, and crash logs. They are not intended to capture the actual musical content or personal identity of specific users.

This information is used solely to improve the App's reliability and user experience and is handled in accordance with the respective platform's privacy rules (for example, Apple's privacy policies for diagnostics and analytics).

3. No Advertising Trackers

Simply Patterns does not include third-party advertising SDKs or ad networks that track you across other apps or websites. The App is focused on creation, not ad-based monetization.

4. In-App Purchases and Payments

If the App offers paid features or in-app purchases, all payments are processed by Apple via the App Store. I do not receive or store your full payment details (such as credit card numbers). I may receive information from Apple that a purchase or refund occurred, which is used only to unlock features and manage your access.

5. Children's Privacy

The App is not specifically targeted at children, but it is also not designed to collect personal information from anyone, including children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through the App, you can contact me to request deletion of any such data that may be stored outside of Apple's systems.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Because Simply Patterns stores your creative data locally, you generally control it directly: you can delete patterns, reset the App, or uninstall it at any time, which removes the local data from your device (excluding backups managed by Apple, such as iCloud).

If analytics or diagnostics are enabled at the system level, you may also have options in your iOS settings to limit or disable sharing diagnostics with developers. Please refer to Apple's documentation for how to manage those preferences.

7. Data Security

I take reasonable steps, within the scope of an indie app, to protect any information that may be processed through analytics or crash tools. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

You can help protect your data by keeping your device's operating system up to date and using device-level security features like passcodes or biometric locks.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the App, legal requirements, or data practices. When updates are made, a revised version will be published within the App or on an associated website.

If changes are material, I will make a reasonable effort to highlight them (for example, via release notes or an in-app notice). Your continued use of the App after changes become effective means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Simply Patterns handles data, you can contact me at lucianogastonmareco@gmail.com.

Please avoid including sensitive personal information in your message. I will use the information you provide only to respond to your inquiry about the App or this policy.