Privacy Policy for Hourd

Effective Date: August 24, 2025
Overview
Hourd ("we," "our," or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our iOS application.
Information We CollectPersonal Information You Provide

  • Hourly Wage Data: You provide your hourly wage information to calculate time costs of purchases
  • Currency Preferences: Your selected currency settings for calculations
  • Purchase Decision History: Records of your "Buy" or "Don't Buy" decisions for savings tracking

Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect:
  • Your name, email address, or contact information
  • Financial account information
  • Location data
  • Photos or camera access
  • Contacts or calendar information
  • Personal identifiers beyond what's necessary for app functionality
Automatically Collected Information
  • Technical Data: iOS version and device type for compatibility purposes only
  • App Performance Data: Crash reports and basic stability information to improve the app
Important: We do NOT collect detailed usage analytics, tracking data, or behavioral information beyond essential technical data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information solely to:
  • Calculate time costs based on your hourly wage
  • Track your savings and spending decisions within the app
  • Ensure app compatibility with your iOS device
  • Fix crashes and improve app stability
We do NOT use your information for:
  • Marketing or advertising purposes
  • Profiling or behavioral analysis
  • Sharing with third parties for commercial purposes
Data Storage and SecurityLocal Storage Only
  • All personal data (wages, decisions, preferences) is stored exclusively on your device using iOS's secure local storage
  • No cloud storage: Your personal financial information never leaves your device
  • No user accounts: We don't maintain user accounts or profiles on our servers
Security Measures
  • Data is protected by iOS's built-in security features
  • No transmission of sensitive personal data to external servers
  • App uses standard iOS data protection mechanisms
Third-Party Services and Data SharingCurrency Exchange Rate Services
To provide current exchange rates, we may access:
  • Public currency exchange rate APIs (such as exchangerate-api.com or similar free services)
Important Limitations:
  • These services only receive anonymous requests for current exchange rates
  • Your personal wage data, purchase decisions, and financial information are NEVER transmitted to these services
  • Only standard technical information (device type, request timestamp) may be shared as part of normal API usage
Apple Services
  • App Store Connect: Apple may collect anonymized app performance statistics
  • Crash Reporting: iOS may collect crash reports to help us fix bugs
  • You can control these through iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements
No Other Third-Party Sharing
We do not:
  • Sell your data to third parties
  • Share personal information with advertisers
  • Use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics)
  • Integrate with social media platforms
Your Rights and ControlData Access and Control
  • Full Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible through the app settings
  • Data Export: You can view all stored data within the app
  • Data Deletion: You can:
  • Clear specific data through app settings
  • Reset all data through the app
  • Delete all data by uninstalling the app
Privacy Controls
  • iOS Privacy Settings: Control system-level privacy permissions
  • App Settings: Manage your data and preferences within the app
  • No Account Required: Since there are no accounts, no additional privacy controls are needed
Data Retention
  • Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
  • No Server Data: Since we don't store data on servers, there are no server-side retention periods
  • Automatic Deletion: All data is automatically removed when you uninstall the app
International Users and Data Transfer
Since all personal data is stored locally on your device:
  • No international data transfers occur
  • Your data remains in your physical location
  • Currency conversion requests are made to public APIs but contain no personal information
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Hourd is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Legal ComplianceRequired Disclosures
We may disclose information only if required by law, such as:
  • Valid legal process (court orders, subpoenas)
  • Protection of our legal rights
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activities
  • Protection of user safety
GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
For users in the European Union:
  • Legal Basis: Processing is based on legitimate interest for app functionality
  • Data Subject Rights: You have rights to access, rectify, and delete your data (all achievable through app controls)
  • Data Controller: We act as the data controller for the limited data we process
CCPA Compliance (California Users)
For California residents:
  • We do not sell personal information
  • You have the right to know what personal information we collect
  • You can request deletion of personal information (through app controls or uninstalling)
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
  • The "Effective Date" will be updated
  • Material changes will be communicated through app updates
  • Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance
Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:
Email: pand0ra_Q@hotmail.com
Developer: Abdukhalik Magomedov
Since Hourd processes minimal data locally, most privacy questions can be resolved through the app's settings or by reviewing this policy.
Compliance Statements
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
  • Apple App Store Review Guidelines
  • iOS App Privacy Requirements
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
This privacy policy was last updated on August 24, 2025 and applies to all users of Hourd.
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