Privacy Policy for Sortapp

1. Data Collection and Storage

Sortapp stores your inventory data locally on your device and syncs it to your private iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit framework. Your data never touches third-party servers — it stays within your Apple ecosystem. We do not collect, transmit, or store any personal data, inventory details, or usage statistics. The developer has zero access to your iCloud data.

2. User Data

• Home Inventory: All items and places you add to Sortapp are stored locally on your device and automatically synced to your private iCloud account via CloudKit. This keeps your inventory available across your Apple devices and protected if you lose or replace your phone.
• Manual Backups: In addition to iCloud sync, you can create manual backup files at any time and save them to locations you choose (e.g., your file system, external storage, or other cloud services). These backup files are entirely user-controlled — Sortapp does not automatically upload or store them on external servers.

3. Security of Your Data

Your data is protected at two levels:

• On your device: Sortapp stores data within Apple's secure sandbox environment, protected by system-level encryption and restricted access to app data.
• In iCloud: Data synced via CloudKit is stored in your private iCloud database, encrypted and isolated to your Apple ID. No other user — including the developer — can access your CloudKit private database.

Additional measures can enhance your protection:

• Keep your device secured with a strong password or biometric authentication.
• Safeguard manual backup files by storing them in trusted locations and using encryption where possible.

Sortapp does not access or share your inventory data under any circumstances.

4. Payment Processing

Sortapp uses Apple’s in-app purchase system to handle payments for increasing inventory limits. Apple handles all payment processing, and we do not collect or store any payment information. For details about Apple’s privacy practices, refer to Apple’s Privacy Policy.

5. User Control

• Adding and Editing Data: You have full control over your home inventory. You can add, edit, or delete any item or place at any time.
• Backups: You can create, store, and delete backups manually.

6. Data Sharing

Sortapp does not share your data with third parties. Your home inventory remains private and accessible only on your devices and in your private iCloud account, unless you choose to share a manual backup file with others.

7. Lost or Damaged Devices

If your phone is lost or damaged, your inventory is preserved in your private iCloud account. Sign in with the same Apple ID on a new device and your data will sync automatically. You can also restore from a manual backup file if you created one. The developer does not have access to your iCloud data and cannot assist with recovery — your data is tied to your Apple ID.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our app or legal requirements. Any updates will be reflected in the app, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly.