ByDate Privacy Policy

ByDate helps you keep track of dates and reminders. It does not require a ByDate account, and its developer does not operate a server that receives your items or scans.

Information you put in ByDate

ByDate stores the dates, item names, categories, notes, reminder settings and any receipts, images or PDFs you choose to add. Scans may contain sensitive information, so choose what you import carefully. ByDate uses this information to show your items, calculate deadlines, schedule reminders and provide features such as widgets, Shortcuts and Spotlight search.

Text recognition and date extraction take place on your device. ByDate does not send your images to the developer for recognition. You decide whether to save a suggested date.

Storage and iCloud

Your information is stored on your device and shared with ByDate's widget and share extension through an Apple App Group. If you enable iCloud sync in Settings, ByDate uses Apple's CloudKit service to store and sync your items and attachments in your private iCloud database. Your use of iCloud is also subject to Apple's terms and privacy practices. Sync can be turned off in ByDate Settings; the change takes effect when the app next opens. Turning sync off does not itself delete previously synced data.

Your device or iCloud backups may also contain app data depending on your Apple settings. Apple controls those backup services.

Purchases

ByDate Plus is a one-time in-app purchase processed by Apple. Apple handles payment information; ByDate does not receive your payment card details. ByDate checks your purchase entitlement with Apple's StoreKit service and stores its status locally to enable Plus features. Apple's privacy practices apply to transactions it processes.

Sharing and export

If you choose to share a scan or export your data, the information is sent to the app, service or person you select. An export contains your items and scans, so keep it somewhere you trust. The recipient's privacy practices apply to information you share with them.

Notifications and permissions

If you allow notifications, ByDate schedules reminders on your device. You can change notification permissions in iOS Settings and reminder settings in ByDate. Camera access is used to scan documents; you can change camera permission in iOS Settings or choose an existing photo or PDF instead.

Analytics and advertising

ByDate does not use third-party analytics or advertising SDKs and does not track you across apps or websites. Apple may process information when you use its services, including the App Store and iCloud, under its own privacy policies.

Retention and deletion

Items remain in ByDate until you delete them. You can delete individual items in the app or remove local app data by deleting the app. If iCloud sync or device backups are enabled, copies may remain in iCloud, on other synced devices or in backups; manage those copies in Apple's iCloud and backup settings. ByDate's developer does not hold a separate server copy of your items. Exported or shared copies must be deleted separately from their destinations.

Contact

For privacy questions or support: bydate@emmenra.com.

Changes

If ByDate's privacy practices change, this policy will be updated to describe them.