Earpulse.app

Privacy Policy for Earpulse

Last Updated: January 2026

Introduction

Earpulse (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Earpulse (the “App”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Information We Collect

Health Data

Heart Rate Data: The App collects heart rate measurements from your AirPods Pro 3 biometric sensors
Activity Information: Activity types you select during tracking sessions (e.g., sitting, walking, standing)
Session Data: Start time, end time, duration, and calculated statistics (average, minimum, maximum BPM)

HealthKit Data

The App reads heart rate data from workouts in the preinstalled fitness app (if available)
The App saves heart rate measurements to Apple’s HealthKit
All HealthKit data is managed by Apple and subject to Apple’s Privacy Policy

Device Information

Device model and iOS version (for app functionality and support purposes)
App preferences (e.g., date format selection)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide heart rate tracking and monitoring functionality
Display your heart rate history and statistics
Enable activity-based filtering and analysis
Integrate with Apple HealthKit for comprehensive health tracking
Synchronize your data across your devices using iCloud
Improve app functionality and user experience

Data Storage and Security

iCloud/CloudKit Storage

All app data is stored securely in your iCloud account using Apple’s CloudKit framework
Data is automatically synchronized across all your devices signed in with the same Apple ID
Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest by Apple
Data synchronization requires you to be signed in to iCloud on your device
We do not have access to your iCloud data - it is managed entirely by Apple
Your data persists through app updates and device changes

Local Storage

Data is also cached locally on your device for offline access
Local data is stored in the app’s Documents directory using SwiftData
Local cache is automatically synchronized with iCloud when online

HealthKit Integration

Heart rate data is saved to Apple’s HealthKit
HealthKit data is encrypted and managed by Apple
You control HealthKit data access through iOS Settings
HealthKit data is subject to Apple’s Privacy Policy

Data Security

All data is encrypted using Apple’s iCloud encryption standards
Data synchronization is handled securely by Apple’s CloudKit infrastructure
We do not have access to your personal health data stored in iCloud
Your data remains private and secure, accessible only to you through your Apple ID
Data is automatically backed up as part of your iCloud account

We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third parties.

Specifically:

❌ We do not use analytics tools
❌ We do not use advertising networks
❌ We do not use third-party SDKs that collect data
❌ We do not transmit data to external servers (beyond Apple’s iCloud infrastructure)
❌ We do not sell your data

Apple Services

Data stored in iCloud/CloudKit is managed by Apple
Data stored in HealthKit is managed by Apple
iCloud and HealthKit data access is controlled by you through iOS Settings
Apple’s Privacy Policy applies to iCloud and HealthKit data
Data synchronization across devices is handled by Apple’s CloudKit service

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You can view all your data within the App
You can delete individual sessions or all data through the App
You can control iCloud synchronization through iOS Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud
You can control HealthKit access through iOS Settings → Privacy → Health

Data Deletion

You can delete sessions using the App’s delete functionality
Deleted data is removed from both local storage and iCloud
You can delete all app data by uninstalling the App
You can disable iCloud synchronization for the App in iOS Settings
HealthKit data can be managed through iOS Settings

iCloud Synchronization

iCloud synchronization is automatically enabled when you are signed in to iCloud
You can disable iCloud synchronization for the App at any time through iOS Settings
Disabling iCloud sync will only affect future data; existing iCloud data remains until manually deleted
Data synchronization requires an active internet connection

HealthKit Permissions

You can grant or revoke HealthKit permissions at any time
Go to iOS Settings → Privacy → Health → Earpulse to manage permissions

Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 15. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 15. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy
For significant changes, we may provide additional notice

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Developer: Maximilian Lohmann
App: Earpulse
Contact: journeybym@gmx.de

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - where applicable

By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

Effective Date: January 2026 Last Updated: January 2026