Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Location Data:

Roamlog collects your device's location to provide automatic time tracking functionality. Specifically:

• State and Country location - We detect when you enter a new state or country
• Background location - When you enable "Always" permission, we track location changes even when the app is closed
• Coarse location - We only need state/country level precision, not your exact GPS coordinates

What We Do With Location Data:

• Process it locally on your device to determine your state or country
• Store only the state/country name (not GPS coordinates) in your entries
• Never transmit location data to our servers (we don't have any servers)
• Never share location data with third parties

Other Data You Enter:

• Travel dates and duration
• Purpose notes you add to entries
• Any other information you manually enter

We Do NOT Collect:

• Your name, email address, or contact information
• Your precise GPS coordinates
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Usage analytics or crash reports
• Any personally identifiable information beyond location

2. How Your Data is Stored

All data collected by Roamlog is stored exclusively in your personal iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit framework. This means:

• Local storage first: Data is stored on your device
• iCloud sync: Data syncs across your Apple devices signed into the same iCloud account
• Apple's security: Protected by Apple's encryption and your iCloud password
• We cannot access it: We (the app developers) cannot access, view, or retrieve your data
• Apple's terms apply: Your data is subject to Apple's iCloud Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

3. Location Permission

Why We Need "Always" Location Permission:

Roamlog requests "Always" location access to provide automatic tracking. This allows the app to:

• Detect when you enter a new state or country automatically
• Start and stop tracking entries without you opening the app
• Send you notifications when your location changes
• Provide accurate time tracking even when you're traveling

You Are In Control:

• You can deny location permission and manually add entries instead
• You can change permission to "While Using App" in iOS Settings (automatic tracking won't work)
• You can disable tracking at any time in the app's Settings
• You can revoke location permission completely in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services

4. Third-Party Services

Roamlog uses only one third-party service:

• Apple iCloud - For data storage and sync across your devices. Your use of iCloud is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.

We do not use:

• Analytics services (no Google Analytics, no Firebase, etc.)
• Advertising networks
• Social media integrations
• Crash reporting services
• Any other third-party tracking or data collection services

5. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with anyone.

Your location data and entries remain entirely within your control:

• Location data is processed locally on your device
• All data is stored only in your personal iCloud account
• We have no servers to send data to
• We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties
• We have no access to your data to share even if we wanted to

6. Children's Privacy

Roamlog does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app collects location data only when explicitly granted permission by the device owner. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided location data through Roamlog, please contact us to request deletion of the app and associated iCloud data.

7. Your Rights and Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is visible within the app at any time
• Modify: You can edit any entry, date, or note at any time
• Delete: You can delete individual entries or all data
• Export: Your data in iCloud can be managed through your Apple ID settings
• Disable tracking: Turn off location tracking in app Settings
• Revoke permission: Change location permissions in iOS Settings

To completely remove your data:

1. Delete the app from all your devices
2. Go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Storage → Roamlog → Delete Data

8. Security

Your data security is handled by:

• Local processing: Location data is processed on your device, not transmitted to servers
• Apple's iCloud security: Industry-standard encryption and security measures
• Your device security: Protected by your device passcode/biometric authentication
• Your iCloud password: Only you have access to your iCloud data

Since we don't collect or store your data on our servers, there is no risk of a data breach from our end.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Roamlog after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. International Users

Roamlog is available worldwide. Your data storage location is determined by your iCloud account settings and is managed by Apple. Location data is processed locally on your device regardless of where you are located.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information.

What Personal Information We Collect:

• Geolocation data (state and country level only)

CCPA Rights:

• Right to Know: You can see all collected data within the app
• Right to Delete: Delete entries or the entire app to remove data
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We provide the same service to all users

Since all data is stored in your personal iCloud account and we have no access to it, you have direct control over your information at all times.

12. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

Roamlog complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Lawful Basis: We process location data based on your explicit consent (location permission)
• Data Minimization: We collect only state/country location, not precise GPS coordinates
• Purpose Limitation: Location data is used only for tracking time in different locations
• Storage Limitation: Data is stored only in your personal iCloud
• Data Portability: Your data is always accessible to you in the app
• Right to Erasure: You can delete your data at any time
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Disable location permission in iOS Settings at any time

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