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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

The Short Version

  • No account required. We don't know who you are.
  • No tracking. No analytics. No ads. Ever.
  • Your choice. Keep data on-device only, or use iCloud.
  • Your data. Export or delete it anytime.

1. Our Philosophy

We built Napstar with privacy as a core principle, not an afterthought. Tired parents have enough to worry about—their baby's sleep data shouldn't be monetized, tracked, or shared without explicit consent.

We don't collect personal information. We don't require accounts. We don't show ads. We don't sell data. It's that simple.

2. What Data Napstar Stores

Napstar stores only the data you create while using the app:

  • Baby profile: Name, birth date, and whether baby was born premature
  • Sleep sessions: Start time, end time, and optional metadata (how baby fell asleep, where they slept)
  • Night feedings: Timestamps of feedings during night sleep (optional)
  • App preferences: Bedtime window, notification settings, storage mode choice

That's it. No email addresses. No phone numbers. No location data. No usage analytics. No device identifiers.

3. Where Your Data Is Stored

During setup, you choose one of two storage options:

On Device Only

All data stays on your iPhone. Nothing is transmitted anywhere. If you delete the app, your data is permanently deleted. We have no access to it—ever.

Limitations: No sync between devices. No partner sharing.

iCloud

Data syncs to your personal iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit. This is your iCloud storage, encrypted with your Apple ID. We cannot access your iCloud data.

Benefits: Sync across your devices. Share with your partner via iCloud Sharing.

You can change this setting at any time in the app's Settings menu.

4. Partner Sharing (iCloud Users Only)

If you choose iCloud storage, you can invite your partner to share access to your baby's sleep data. This uses Apple's built-in CloudKit Sharing feature:

  • You control who has access
  • You can revoke access at any time
  • Data is shared directly between iCloud accounts—not through our servers
  • We never see who you share with

5. Third-Party Services

Napstar uses minimal third-party services:

Service Purpose Data Shared
Apple iCloud (CloudKit) Optional data sync and partner sharing Your sleep data (only if you enable iCloud)
Apple Push Notifications Nap window reminders Device token only (no personal data)

We do not use any analytics services (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.), advertising networks, crash reporting tools, or any service that tracks your behavior.

6. Data Export and Deletion

Your data belongs to you. You can:

  • Export: Generate a PDF or CSV file of all sleep data from Settings → Export
  • Delete: Remove all data using Settings → Reset All Data
  • Uninstall: Deleting the app removes all local data. If using iCloud, data remains in your iCloud account until you delete it.

7. Children's Privacy

Napstar is designed for parents to track their baby's sleep. The app does not collect any information directly from children. All data entry is performed by the parent or caregiver.

8. Data Security

  • On-device: Data is stored in iOS's secure container, protected by your device passcode and Face ID/Touch ID
  • iCloud: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using Apple's industry-standard encryption
  • No server: We don't operate servers that store your data, eliminating the most common attack vector

9. Changes to This Policy

If we make significant changes to this privacy policy, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top and may notify you through an app update. We will never change our core commitment: your data stays private.

10. Contact

Questions about privacy? Open an issue on our GitHub repository or reach out through the App Store.