Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 30, 2024

Overview

JPocket ("the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Jewish calendar and zmanim application.

Information We Do NOT Collect

JPocket is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do NOT:

• Collect personal information
• Track your location history
• Store your data on external servers
• Use analytics or tracking tools
• Share any data with third parties
• Display advertisements
• Require account creation
• Access your contacts, photos, or other device data

Location Data

How Location is Used

JPocket uses your device's location services solely to:

• Calculate accurate zmanim (Jewish prayer times) for your specific location
• Determine sunrise and sunset times
• Calculate the direction to Jerusalem for the Mizrach compass feature

How Location is Handled

• On-Device Only: Your location coordinates are processed entirely on your device
• Never Transmitted: Your location is NEVER sent to any server, including ours
• Never Stored Remotely: We have no servers that store user data
• Your Control: You can deny location permission and manually enter your city instead
• One-Time Use: Location is used only at the moment of calculation

IP-Based Location Fallback

If you deny GPS permission, the app may use a free IP geolocation service to estimate your approximate city. This:

• Only retrieves city-level location (not precise coordinates)
• Is used solely to provide zmanim for your general area
• Does not identify you personally

Data Stored on Your Device

JPocket stores the following data locally on your device only:

Settings & Preferences

• Language preference (Hebrew/English/Both)
• Theme preference (Light/Dark/System)
• Halachic calculation preferences (GRA/Magen Avraham)
• Candle lighting time preference
• Tradition setting (Ashkenazi/Sephardi)

Saved Dates

• Yahrzeits, birthdays, and anniversaries you choose to save
• These are stored locally using your device's secure storage
• This data is never uploaded anywhere

Location Cache

• Your last known city name (for display purposes)
• Coordinates for zmanim calculation
• Stored locally, never transmitted

Third-Party Services

JPocket does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

The app may make network requests only for:

• IP-based location lookup (if GPS is denied) - uses ip-api.com
• No personal data is sent with these requests

In-App Purchases

If you choose to support the app through our optional Tip Jar feature:

• Transactions are processed entirely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• We do not receive or store your payment information
• We cannot identify who made a purchase

Children's Privacy

JPocket does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The app contains no features that require personal information from any user.

Data Security

Since we don't collect data, there's nothing to secure on our end. Your local data is protected by your device's built-in security measures (passcode, Face ID, etc.).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your Rights

Since we don't collect personal data:

• There's no data to request access to
• There's no data to request deletion of
• There's no data being processed to object to

You have full control over any data stored locally on your device through your device's settings.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@jpocket.app

Summary

JPocket is free, ad-free, and respects your privacy completely.