This Privacy Policy applies to GoldPal (hereinafter "the App" or "we") on the Apple App Store for iOS/iPadOS. This policy explains how we handle information generated when you use the App.
The App is developed by an individual developer and provides holding records and profit tracking services for gold investment enthusiasts worldwide.
Depending on the features you use, the following information may be involved:
| Type of Information | Purpose | Storage Location |
|---|---|---|
| Gold holding records | Core ledger data (name, weight, price, date, etc.) | Local device / iCloud (when enabled) |
| Purchase location | Mark purchase store location (optional feature) | Local device / iCloud (when enabled) |
| Receipt photos | Store purchase receipt photos | Local device / iCloud (when enabled) |
| App settings preferences | Theme, language, currency units, etc. | Local device UserDefaults |
| Subscription purchase records | Verify Pro subscription status (via Apple StoreKit) | Apple servers (managed by Apple) |
Name, phone number, email, ID number, bank account info, device identifiers (IDFA/IDFV), crash logs (we don't use any crash analytics SDK), or advertising tracking data.
The App may request the following system permissions. All permissions are optional, and you can still use core features if declined:
Used for "Image OCR Import" feature to automatically recognize weight, price, and other information from purchase receipts; or to store purchase receipt photos. Images are processed locally on your device only and will not be uploaded to any server. OCR recognition is performed on-device by Apple Vision framework.
Used for "Purchase Location" feature to mark the store location when adding gold records. Location data is stored only in your local device ledger records and will not be sent to us or any third party.
When you enable iCloud sync in settings, ledger data will be backed up and synced across devices through your personal Apple ID iCloud account. This data is managed by Apple's CloudKit framework, and we cannot access your iCloud data.
The current version of the App does not use push notifications.
The App fetches real-time gold price data over the network to support holding valuation and profit calculation features.
GoldPal Pro subscriptions are completed through Apple App Store In-App Purchases (StoreKit 2). The entire payment process is managed by Apple:
We will NOT sell, rent, or share your data with any third party for commercial purposes.
In the following legal circumstances, we may be required to disclose information (but since we don't hold your data, this practically cannot occur):
Ledger screenshots or data files exported through the "Share" feature are shared at your discretion and are not our concern.
Since all data is stored locally on your device or your iCloud account, data security depends on your device security settings:
The App is intended for users 17 years and older (App Store rating: Finance category). We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. If you find that your minor child is using the App and has generated any data, please contact us and we will assist in deleting the relevant data.
Since data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your data:
Deleting a ledger or record entry within the App will remove the data from your device. If iCloud sync is enabled, the deletion will also sync to your iCloud.
Through "Ledger → Export" feature, data can be exported in CSV/Excel format for your preservation or migration.
Uninstalling the App will delete all local data. If iCloud sync is enabled, you also need to clear the corresponding CloudKit data in iCloud settings, or uninstall the App after disabling iCloud sync.
You can revoke camera, photo, or location permissions at any time in "Settings → Privacy & Security".
The gold price data APIs used by the App may be provided by service providers located in mainland China or other regions. Such requests do not contain personally identifiable information and are only for public gold price queries.
If you use iCloud sync, the cross-border data transfer rules for your data follow Apple's Privacy Policy. See Apple Privacy Policy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated policies will be published on this page, and links will be updated in "Settings → About" within the App.
If changes significantly affect your rights, we will provide notice through App Store update notes. Continuing to use the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us:
jaymusic118@163.com (Please include "GoldPal Privacy" in the subject)
Send feedback via "Settings → Contact Developer" in the App
We promise to respond within 15 business days of receiving your request.