Privacy Policy (Draft) — Haptic Knock

Last updated: 2026-07-24

Controller: Haptic Knock (individual developer)

Contact: dive2ice@me.com

This draft is for App Store Connect. Host a final version on HTTPS before submission.

Summary

Haptic Knock helps two people exchange short vibration patterns. We collect only what is needed to run the service.

Data we process

DataPurposeRetention
Apple Sign In identifier (`sub`)AccountUntil account deletion
Display name (optional)Show to pair peerUntil deletion / user edit
Email (if provided by Apple)Account recovery / contact (minimal)Until deletion
Device APNs tokenKnock notificationsUntil logout / new token / deletion
Haptic patterns you saveSync your libraryUntil you delete them or account
Pending knock payloadsDeliver offline knocksUntil played, dismissed, expired, or deletion
Pair relationship1:1 routingUntil unpair or deletion
Technical logs (errors, latency metrics)ReliabilityShort-lived operational logs

We do not sell personal data. We do not use your haptics content for advertising.

Sign in with Apple

Authentication uses Apple’s identity token. We verify the token with Apple and store an opaque account id.

Notifications

With your permission we send alert notifications for knocks when the peer is not in a live session. Notification content is minimal (e.g. that a knock arrived). Opening the app plays the stored pattern.

Device permissions

  • **Notifications** — knock alerts
  • Haptics use the Taptic Engine; no microphone, camera, precise location, or contacts are required for MVP.
  • Sharing

    Infrastructure providers process data on our behalf (e.g. Cloudflare for API hosting). They process data under our instructions.

    Retention & deletion

    You can delete your account in Settings → Delete account. This removes or de-identifies account data and related patterns, devices, and knocks as implemented by our API (DELETE /me).

    Children

    The app is not directed at children under 13. Do not use the service if you are under the applicable age in your region.

    International transfers

    Servers may process data in regions where our cloud provider operates. Appropriate safeguards apply as required by law.

    Changes

    We will update this page and the “last updated” date when the policy changes.

    Contact

    Questions: dive2ice@me.com

    App: Haptic Knock for iOS