Privacy Policy
We do not collect, store, or share personal information on our servers.
All data stays on your device. We have no servers, no analytics, and no tracking.
Our Commitment
Sometimes ("the App") is designed with your privacy as a top priority. We believe poetry should be a private, peaceful experience. This policy explains exactly what data the App handles and how.
Data Storage
What's Stored Locally on Your Device
The following data is stored only on your device using Apple's secure storage (UserDefaults):
- Poem Delivery History: Records of which poems you've received and when
- Favorites: Poems you've marked as favorites
- Preferences: Your settings including delivery frequency, active hours, and pause status
This data remains on your device at all times. It is never uploaded to any server because we don't have servers. You can delete it instantly by deleting the App. It may be included in your personal iCloud backups if you have App backup enabled.
What We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect or store user names, email addresses, or account information. We never access your precise location, GPS coordinates, contacts, photos, or calendar. We do not track you or collect device identifiers or crash reports.
Network Usage
Sometimes uses the internet for these limited purposes only:
Weather Information
We send an approximate city-level location and receive current weather conditions in return. This allows us to select fitting poems, like rain poems on rainy days.
- Service: Apple WeatherKit
- Privacy: No personal identifiers are sent. Location is approximate and never stored by us.
- Governed by: Apple's Privacy Policy
IP Geolocation
To get weather data, we need an approximate location. We use ipinfo.io to derive city-level location from your IP address.
- What's sent: Your IP address (automatically included in any internet request)
- What's received: City and country name
- Retention: Not stored by us. ipinfo.io has their own privacy policy.
- Frequency: Approximately every 6 hours while the app is in use.
- Opt-out: Use the app offline to disable this feature.
All third-party services we use are required to protect your data at least as well as we do.
In-App Purchases
If you choose to leave an optional tip, the transaction is handled by Apple StoreKit. We never see, access, or store any payment information.
Permissions
Notifications
- Why: To deliver poems at scheduled times throughout your day
- What we access: Permission to display notifications
- Data shared: None. Notifications are generated entirely on your device.
- Control: You can enable or disable notifications at any time in iOS Settings
Photo Library (Add Only)
- Why: If you choose to save a poem image to your photos
- What we access: Permission to add images only (we cannot read your photos)
- Data shared: None. Images are created on your device.
Permissions We Do NOT Request
We do not request access to GPS, Camera, Contacts, Microphone, Calendar, Health Data, or Tracking (ATT).
Data Retention
On-device data is retained until you delete the App. We have no server-side data.
Children's Privacy
Sometimes does not knowingly collect any data from anyone, including children under 13. Since we collect no personal information, the App can be safely used by users of all ages. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Your Rights
You can see all your data in the app itself since everything is stored on your device. To delete it, just delete the app. If you want to stop the weather feature, use the app offline.
Data Security
All on-device data is protected by iOS security measures and device encryption. All network requests use HTTPS/TLS encryption. We do not transmit data to third-party advertising or analytics services, and we never sell, rent, or share user data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the date at the top of this policy or providing an in-app notice. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Legal Compliance
This policy follows Apple's App Store guidelines and applicable privacy laws including GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and COPPA (children's privacy).
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
"Sometimes is a simple poetry app that respects your privacy. All your favorites and settings stay on your phone. We only reach out for weather (so poems can match your moment) and to process tips if you choose to leave one. We don't track you, sell your data, or even know who you are. Enjoy the poetry." ❤️
Last Updated: December 24, 2025