Privacy Policy for Gilded
Overview
Gilded is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how our iOS application ("Gilded", "the App", "we", "us", or "our") handles information when you use our service.
Information We Collect
Subscription and Purchase Data
Gilded uses Apple's StoreKit framework to process in-app purchases and subscriptions. Through StoreKit, we may access:
- Transaction identifiers - Unique identifiers for purchase verification
- Subscription status - Active/inactive status and subscription tier information
- Purchase history - Transaction records for subscription management
- Renewal information - Subscription renewal dates and status
This information is provided by Apple's App Store and is used solely for:
- Verifying your subscription status
- Enabling premium features based on your subscription tier
- Providing customer support for purchase-related issues
Local Data Storage
The App stores the following data locally on your device:
- Metal price cache - Recent precious metal prices for offline access
- App usage data - Launch count for trial prompts and banner preferences
- User preferences - Settings for weight units, purity selections, and banner dismissals
- Pinned calculations - Your saved metal calculations
Data We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identifying information (name, email, phone number)
- Location data
- Device identifiers for tracking purposes
- User behavior analytics
- Third-party advertising data
How We Use Information
Subscription Management
StoreKit purchase data is used exclusively to:
- Verify your subscription status with Apple's servers
- Enable or restrict access to premium features (Silver and Platinum metals)
- Process subscription renewals and cancellations
- Provide customer support for billing issues
App Functionality
Local device data is used to:
- Cache metal prices for offline functionality
- Manage trial prompts and user preferences
- Maintain your pinned calculations and settings
Data Sharing and Third Parties
- Apple App Store: Subscription data is managed entirely through Apple's StoreKit framework
- No third-party analytics: We do not use third-party analytics services
- No advertising networks: We do not share data with advertising networks
- No data brokers: We do not sell or share your information with data brokers
Data Security
- All subscription verification occurs through Apple's secure StoreKit framework
- Local data is stored securely on your device using iOS standard security practices
- We do not transmit personal information to external servers
- Metal price data is fetched from our secure API endpoints using HTTPS
Your Rights and Controls
- Subscription management: Manage subscriptions through your Apple ID settings
- Data deletion: Uninstalling the app removes all locally stored data
- Restore purchases: Use the "Restore Purchases" feature to restore subscriptions on new devices
Data Retention
- StoreKit data: Managed by Apple according to their privacy policy
- Local data: Stored on your device until app deletion or manual clearing
- No server storage: We do not store personal data on our servers
Children's Privacy
Gilded is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the App Store update mechanism.
Contact Information
For questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@gilded.magestech.org
- Website: https://gilded.magestech.org/privacy
Apple's Privacy Policy
For information about how Apple handles StoreKit and App Store purchase data, please review Apple's Privacy Policy at https://www.apple.com/privacy/