Privacy Policy

HealthKit Data

StepMelon reads your daily step count from Apple HealthKit to display progress toward your goals.

• We read step count data only — no heart rate, workouts, or other health metrics.
• HealthKit data is never written to, exported, or transmitted off your device.
• Access requires your explicit permission via the standard iOS/watchOS Health prompt.

Motion & Fitness Data

StepMelon uses Apple's CMPedometer framework to count your steps in real time on Apple Watch.

• Step count and timestamps are used to show live progress.
• Activity data is processed entirely on your Apple Watch.
• Data is stored locally using Apple's on-device storage — never transmitted off your device.

Photo Library (Add Only)

StepMelon requests Add Photos Only permission so you can save and share achievement badge images.

• We can only add images to your Photo Library — we cannot read or access your existing photos.
• Badge images are generated on-device and saved only when you choose to export or share.
• This permission is optional; all core features work without it.

On-Device Processing

All data processing happens exclusively on your Apple Watch and paired iPhone:

• Step tracking: Counted and displayed locally.
• Goal management: Your minimum, target, and stretch goals are stored locally.
• Achievement tracking: Badges and streaks are calculated and stored on-device.
• Historical data: Your daily step history is maintained locally.
• Theme preferences: Customization settings are stored on-device.

StepMelon has no third-party server infrastructure. The iOS companion uses Apple CloudKit for cross-device sync (badges, settings) via your personal iCloud account. There is no third-party analytics service and no external data pipeline.

iCloud Sync (CloudKit)

The optional iOS companion app uses Apple CloudKit for cross-device sync:

• Badge progress and achievement data sync between your Apple Watch and iPhone.
• Settings and preferences sync across your devices.
• Data is stored in your personal iCloud account, managed by Apple.
• We cannot access your iCloud data — it's encrypted and controlled by Apple.
• Sync is optional and requires your iCloud account to be signed in.
• No data is shared with us or any third party through this sync.

Data We Do NOT Access

• × Your name, identity, or Apple ID
• × Your location or GPS data
• × Health data beyond step counts
• × Your contacts, calendar, or microphone
• × Your existing photos (Add Only access)
• × Any browsing, usage, or behavioral analytics

Subscriptions & Billing

StepMelon Premium is offered as an auto-renewable subscription through the Apple App Store.

• Payment processing is handled entirely by Apple. We never see or store your payment information.
• Subscription status is verified locally on your device using Apple's StoreKit framework.
• No account creation required — your subscription is tied to your Apple ID, managed through your device settings.
• To manage or cancel your subscription: iPhone → Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → StepMelon.

Children's Privacy

StepMelon is suitable for all ages. Because we do not collect any personal information from anyone, the app complies with COPPA and similar regulations by design.

Security

Because we don't collect or store your data on external servers:

• ✓ No risk of data breaches from our servers (we don't have any)
• ✓ No risk of unauthorized access (data is on your device only)
• ✓ No risk of third-party exposure (we don't share with anyone)
• ✓ iCloud data is protected by Apple's encryption and security infrastructure

Changes to This Policy

If we update this privacy policy, we will post the revised version at this URL and update the "Last Updated" date above. Material changes will be noted in the app's release notes.

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