Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Overview

SoundTheAlarm ("the App") is built with your privacy as a priority. This policy explains what data the App accesses, how it is used, and how it is protected.

Data Collection

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to our servers. The App operates entirely on your device.

Data Stored on Your Device

The following data is stored locally on your device using Apple's secure frameworks:

• Email account credentials (email address and app-specific password) — stored in Apple Keychain, encrypted at rest
• Monitored contact list (names and email addresses you choose to monitor)
• Alarm history (sender, subject line, timestamp, and action taken)
• App preferences (theme, flash color, sound and vibration settings)

iCloud Sync

If you enable iCloud sync, the following data is synced across your Apple devices via Apple's CloudKit:

• Monitored contacts
• Email account configurations (excluding passwords)
• Alarm history
• App preferences

This data is stored in your private iCloud container and is only accessible by you. Apple's iCloud security and encryption policies apply.

Email Access

The App connects directly to your email provider's IMAP server to monitor for new messages. The App:

• Only checks for new message headers (sender and subject) from your monitored contacts
• Does not read email bodies or attachments
• Does not store or cache emails
• Does not send any email data to third-party servers
• Connects directly from your device to your email provider — no intermediary servers are involved

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer any of your data to third parties. There are no analytics, tracking, or advertising SDKs in the App.

In-App Purchases

The App offers a one-time in-app purchase for unlimited alarms, processed entirely through Apple's App Store. We do not have access to your payment information.

Data Retention

All data remains on your device (and in your private iCloud container, if sync is enabled). Deleting the App removes all locally stored data. To remove iCloud data, disable iCloud sync before deleting the App, or manually remove it from iCloud settings.

Security

• Email credentials are stored in Apple Keychain with hardware-backed encryption
• All IMAP connections use TLS/SSL encryption
• The App is sandboxed and follows Apple's security best practices
• No data leaves your device except through direct IMAP connections to your email provider and optional iCloud sync

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please get in touch.