Sounds for iMessage - Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 29, 2026
Overview
Sounds for iMessage ("the app") is an iMessage extension that lets you browse and send audio clips in conversations. Your privacy matters. This policy explains what data we collect and how we handle it.
Data We Do Not Collect
We do not collect, store, or transmit any of the following:
- Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- Location data
- Contacts or address book data
- Photos, videos, or files
- Browsing history
- Device identifiers for advertising
- Ad IDs or cross-app tracking identifiers
The app does not require an account. There is no login, no registration, and no profile.
Data Stored on Your Device
The app stores a small amount of data locally on your device using standard iOS storage (UserDefaults). This includes:
- Which sounds you have recently played
- Which sounds are marked as new
- Purchase status (whether you have unlocked premium sounds)
- An anonymous install identifier used for product analytics
- A cached copy of the sound catalog for offline use
Purchases
In-app purchases are processed entirely by Apple through the App Store. We use RevenueCat, a purchase management service, to verify purchase receipts and manage entitlements.
RevenueCat may receive:
- An anonymous app user ID (not linked to your identity)
- Purchase transaction data from Apple
RevenueCat does not receive your name, email, or any personally identifiable information from us. You can review RevenueCat's privacy policy at https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy.
Network Requests & Anonymous Analytics
The app connects to our server (hosted on Supabase) to fetch the latest sound catalog and trending sounds.
The app also sends lightweight anonymous product analytics events to Supabase to help improve app quality and content strategy.
Examples include:
- App opens
- Sound sends
- Receiver playback events
- Locked-sound taps and paywall views
- Purchase and restore success events
These events may include an anonymous install ID, event timestamp, app version, and optional sound/category IDs. They do not include names, email addresses, phone numbers, contacts, message content, or ad identifiers.
Children's Privacy
The app does not knowingly collect any personal information from children. Since we do not collect personal profile data from users, no special provisions are required.
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data shared |
|---|---|---|
| Apple App Store | Purchase processing | Transaction data (managed by Apple) |
| RevenueCat | Purchase verification | Anonymous user ID, transaction receipts |
| Supabase | Catalog/trending hosting + anonymous analytics events | Anonymous install ID, event metadata, and optional sound/category IDs |
No advertising SDKs, ad identifiers, or cross-app tracking frameworks are used.
Changes to This Policy
If we update this policy, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:
hello@jerryfeng.com