Last Updated: February 1, 2026
Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Version: 1.0
Key Privacy Promise:
StepMelon processes all your data on your device only. We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal information on external servers.
Information We Access
Motion & Fitness Data
StepMelon requests access to your Motion & Fitness data through Apple's CMPedometer framework to provide step tracking functionality.
What we access:
- Daily step count
- Step data timestamps
- Activity status
Where it's stored:
- All step data remains on your Apple Watch
- Stored locally using Apple's UserDefaults
- Never transmitted off your device
Data We Do NOT Access
- ✗ Your name or identity
- ✗ Your location or GPS data
- ✗ Health data beyond step counts
- ✗ Contacts or photos
- ✗ Any other personal information
How We Use Your Information
All data processing happens exclusively on your Apple Watch:
- Step Tracking: We access your step count to display progress
- Goal Management: We store your custom goals locally
- Achievement Tracking: We track milestones locally
- Historical Data: We maintain local history of your daily step counts
Premium Subscription
- Payment Processing: Handled entirely by Apple
- Subscription Status: Verified locally on your device
- No Account Creation: Your subscription is tied to your Apple ID
Children's Privacy
StepMelon is suitable for all ages and does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13.
Security
Since 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)
Contact Us
- Developer: Sandia Software Services
- Email: support@stepmelon.app
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 7 business days.
StepMelon - Your Steps, Your Privacy, Your Device. 🍉
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