Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 27, 2025
Developer: Erik MacInnis
1. Information Collection
Lately, developed by Erik MacInnis, collects minimal data to assist you in leaving on time. This section details what is gathered and its purpose.
1.1 Required Permissions
- Location: Utilized solely to adjust departure times based on your device's location; data is processed and stored in CloudKit's private database, not accessible to the developer.
- Notifications: Enables timely departure countdowns and reminders.
- Siri: Processes voice commands (e.g., "Create a Lately") locally on your device; no audio is stored or transmitted.
1.2 Analytics Data
We use PostHog to collect basic, anonymous usage data, including:
- Number of Lately events created.
- Number of app sessions.
- Other standard PostHog metrics (e.g., feature interactions).
2. Data Usage and Protection
2.1 Event Data
- Lately event details (e.g., times, notes) are:
- Stored securely in CloudKit's private database.
- Synchronized across your devices for all users (free and Premium).
- Not accessible to or viewed by the developer.
- Used exclusively to enable countdowns, notifications, and tracking.
2.2 Location Data
- Location data is:
- Used only to calculate and update departure times dynamically.
- Processed on your device and stored in CloudKit's private database.
- Not transmitted to the developer or shared with third parties.
2.3 Points and Badges
- Points and badge data are private, stored in CloudKit's private database, and used solely to track your on-time performance.
- This data is not available to the developer under any circumstances.
3. Third-Party Services
3.1 Apple CloudKit
- Facilitates secure storage and synchronization of event data for all users.
- Subject to Apple's privacy policy.
- Data resides in a private database, inaccessible to the developer.
3.2 PostHog Analytics
- Employed for anonymous usage analytics.
- Subject to PostHog's privacy policy.
- Collects only non-personally identifiable information.
4. Your Rights
- All data collection is minimal and anonymous, with no personally identifiable information gathered.
- You may delete all CloudKit data by deleting the App or requesting account deletion.
- You may control permissions (e.g., location, notifications) via your device settings.
5. Data Retention
- PostHog analytics data is retained indefinitely in an anonymous, aggregated format.
- Event data in CloudKit's private database is retained until you uninstall the App or delete your account.
- No location or event data is stored outside CloudKit's private database.
6. Changes to Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated at the developer's discretion without direct notification to users. The latest version will be available at https://www.getlately.app/privacy.
7. Contact Us
For inquiries regarding privacy or data protection:
Erik MacInnis