Privacy Policy
AlarmZ Mobile Application & Website
Effective Date: 20 November 2025
Last Updated: 4 March 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how AlarmZ ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the AlarmZ mobile application (the "App") or visit our website at alarmz.app (the "Website").
Operator: Iman Clayton (sole proprietor)
Contact: iman@alarmz.app
By using the App or Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
AlarmZ is an iOS alarm application and accompanying website operated by a private individual.
We do not publish a physical mailing address for privacy reasons; all communications must be directed to:
Email: iman@alarmz.app
3. Data We Collect
3.1 Alarm & Application Settings
Stored locally to provide core functionality:
- Alarm schedules and settings
- Task difficulty
- Sound preferences
- Verification settings
- UI preferences (24h time, haptics, etc.)
Storage: Local UserDefaults only. No user settings are uploaded to any server.
3.2 Device & Technical Data
Collected locally only:
- iOS version
- Notification/AlarmKit permissions
- App foreground/background status
Not collected: IDFA, advertising IDs.
None of this data leaves the device.
3.3 Subscription & Payment Data
- Trial usage counters
- Subscription status
- Paywall interactions (via Superwall)
- Apple transaction status
We do NOT collect payment card numbers.
Third Parties: Apple, Superwall
Storage: Local device only (Superwall and Apple manage their own records)
3.4 Remote Sound Library
Fetched from Firebase (read-only):
- Sound metadata
- Premium status
- Description & sort order
Downloaded audio is cached on the device. No user data is sent to Firebase.
3.5 Analytics (Mixpanel)
We use Mixpanel (EU-hosted, api-eu.mixpanel.com) for product analytics. We collect:
- Device identifier: A persistent UUID generated on first launch (stored locally, used as Mixpanel distinct_id). This is not linked to your name, Apple ID, or any personal account.
- App usage events: App opens, onboarding steps viewed/completed, paywall interactions, subscription status, exercise preferences, notification permission results
- Technical metadata: App version, install date, subscription status (free/pro)
- Onboarding responses: Stated goals and answers to onboarding questions (e.g., "Stop snoozing", "I constantly hit snooze")
Purpose: Improve the app, understand usage patterns, and optimize onboarding and paywall flows.
Storage: Mixpanel (EU region). Data is not sold or used for advertising.
Opt-out: Contact us at iman@alarmz.app for analytics opt-out or data deletion requests.
3.6 Website Data (Squarespace)
When you visit alarmz.app, our website host Squarespace automatically collects:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time on page
- General geographic region (country/city level, derived from IP)
This data is collected by Squarespace as part of standard server logging and their built-in website analytics. We do not control or access this data directly beyond what Squarespace makes available in their analytics dashboard.
Squarespace may also set cookies for functional purposes.
Storage: Squarespace (see https://www.squarespace.com/privacy)
3.7 Diagnostics
- Local print logs (App only)
- Local error messages (App only)
- No crash reporting SDK
- No advertising SDK
None of these logs leave the device.
4. How We Use Data
We use data only to:
- Provide alarm functionality
- Store your settings locally
- Manage trials and subscriptions
- Deliver the remote sound library
- Serve and maintain the Website
- Respond to support inquiries
- Comply with law and enforce safety
- Improve the app via Mixpanel analytics (usage patterns, onboarding, paywall flows)
We do not sell your data.
We do not use it for advertising.
5. Legal Bases (GDPR)
When required, processing is based on:
- Contractual necessity (providing the App and Website)
- Legitimate interests (security, improvement, analytics, website hosting)
- Legal obligation
6. Data Sharing
We share data only with:
Firebase (Google)
For hosting the remote sound library (read-only). No user personal data is sent.
Superwall
For subscription management.
Apple
For App Store purchases and StoreKit subscription handling.
Mixpanel
For product analytics (EU region). Receives usage events, device identifier, app version, and onboarding responses.
Squarespace
For website hosting. Automatically receives visitor IP addresses, browser info, and page visit data when you visit alarmz.app.
Legal authorities
If required by law or to protect rights.
We do NOT sell your data.
7. International Transfers
Data may be processed in regions used by Firebase, Apple, Superwall, Mixpanel, or Squarespace.
We rely on:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Provider safeguards (Google, Apple, Mixpanel, Squarespace)
8. Data Retention
- Local app data → until uninstall
- Subscription data → while needed for service
- Analytics data (Mixpanel) → retained per Mixpanel's data retention policy; see https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy/
- Website visitor data (Squarespace) → retained per Squarespace's data retention policy; see https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
- Aggregated data → may be retained lawfully
9. Your Rights
GDPR (EEA/UK/Switzerland)
- Access
- Correction
- Deletion
- Restriction
- Portability
- Objection
- Withdraw consent
California CCPA/CPRA
- Right to know
- Right to delete
- Right to opt-out of sale (not applicable; we don't sell)
- Right to non-discrimination
Analytics
Analytics data is processed by Mixpanel. For opt-out or data deletion requests, contact us at iman@alarmz.app.
Local Data Deletion
To remove all local app data, uninstall the App from your device. This deletes all locally stored alarm settings, preferences, and the analytics identifier. Usage events already transmitted to Mixpanel prior to uninstall remain on Mixpanel's servers; contact iman@alarmz.app to request deletion of those.
Website data collected by Squarespace is governed by their own retention and deletion policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Not for users under 13.
We do not knowingly collect children's data.
Parents may contact us for deletion at:
11. Security
We use:
- HTTPS/TLS
- Firebase encryption (sound library)
- Access controls
- Secure providers (Apple, Mixpanel, Squarespace)
No method is 100% secure.
12. Third-Party Services Used
- Firebase (Google) — remote sound library: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Superwall — subscription management: https://superwall.com/privacy
- Apple — App Store purchases: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
- Mixpanel — product analytics, EU region: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy/
- Squarespace — website hosting: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy
Users should review their privacy policies as well.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy at any time.
Your continued use signifies acceptance.
14. Contact
Questions or data requests:
Email: iman@alarmz.app
Operator: Iman Clayton (sole proprietor)