Privacy Policy

1. Collection of Personal Information

Types of Information We Collect

Koinonia collects and stores the following types of personal information:

• Friend names, nicknames, and contact information (phone numbers, email addresses)
• Birthdays and important dates
• Photos you choose to add for friends
• Notes, quotes, gift ideas, and other personal information you enter
• Catch-up logs and reminders
• Prayer points and talking points (if enabled)
• Circle memberships and organizational data

How We Collect Information

All personal information is collected directly from you when you:

• Manually enter information into the app
• Import contact information from your device's Contacts app (with your explicit permission)
• Add photos, notes, or other content to friend profiles
• Log catch-ups or create reminders

Important: Aretix does not automatically collect or track any information about your friends or your interactions. We do not use analytics services, tracking technologies, or collect usage data.

2. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information solely for the purpose of:

• Providing the core functionality of the Koinonia app
• Helping you manage and organize your friendships
• Enabling features such as reminders, catch-up tracking, and insights
• Allowing optional synchronization across your devices via iCloud

Aretix does not collect personal information for marketing, advertising, or any commercial purposes beyond providing the app's core functionality.

3. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used only to:

• Provide the features and services of the Koinonia app
• Store and organize your friendship data
• Generate reminders and notifications (with your permission)
• Enable optional iCloud synchronization across your devices

Disclosure to Third Parties

Aretix does not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.

The only exception is if you choose to enable iCloud sync:

• Your data will be stored in your Apple iCloud account
• This is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy
• Apple provides end-to-end encryption for iCloud data
• You can disable iCloud sync at any time in the app's Settings

We do not:

• Use analytics services that track your usage
• Send your data to external servers (except iCloud if you enable sync)
• Access your data remotely
• Share data with advertisers or marketers

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage (Default)

By default, all your data is stored locally on your device using iOS Data Protection. This means:

• Data is encrypted when your device is locked
• Data is stored in the app's secure sandbox, isolated from other apps
• Data is not accessible to other apps or services without your explicit permission
• Data remains on your device and is not transmitted to any external servers

iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you enable iCloud sync (opt-in feature):

• Data is synced to your iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit service
• All data is encrypted end-to-end by Apple
• Data is accessible across your devices signed into the same iCloud account
• You can disable iCloud sync at any time in Settings
• When disabled, data remains only on your local device

Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure by:

• Using iOS built-in security features and encryption
• Storing data in secure, sandboxed app containers
• Requiring explicit user permission for all data access
• Not collecting or storing data on external servers (unless iCloud sync is enabled)

5. Overseas Disclosure

If you enable iCloud sync, your personal information may be stored on Apple's servers, which may be located outside of Australia. This disclosure is:

• Only made with your explicit consent (when you enable iCloud sync)
• Governed by Apple's Privacy Policy and terms of service
• Protected by Apple's end-to-end encryption
• Reversible at any time by disabling iCloud sync

If you do not enable iCloud sync, your data remains stored locally on your device in Australia and is not disclosed overseas.

6. Access and Correction of Personal Information

You have the right to access and correct your personal information at any time.

Accessing Your Information

You can access all your personal information directly within the Koinonia app. All data you enter is visible and editable through the app's interface.

Correcting Your Information

You can correct or update your personal information at any time by:

• Editing friend profiles directly in the app
• Updating catch-up logs, reminders, and other information
• Deleting information you no longer want to store

Deleting Your Information

You can delete your personal information by:

• Deleting individual friends or data items within the app
• Deleting the app from your device (this will delete all local data unless iCloud sync is enabled)
• If iCloud sync is enabled, you may need to delete data from iCloud separately

If you require assistance accessing, correcting, or deleting your information, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Sensitive Information

8. Complaints

If you believe that we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles or mishandled your personal information, you have the right to make a complaint.

How to Make a Complaint

Please contact us in writing using the contact details provided below. We will:

• Acknowledge your complaint within 7 days
• Investigate your complaint thoroughly
• Respond to you within 30 days with our findings and proposed resolution

External Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

• Website: www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints/
• Phone: 1300 363 992
• Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through the app or via email
• The updated policy will be available on this page and within the app

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

10. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Use at Your Own Risk

YOU USE KOINONIA AT YOUR OWN RISK. The app is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

Aretix (ABN: 68 920 874 400), its developers, and contributors:

• Do not guarantee that the app will be error-free or uninterrupted
• Are not responsible for any loss or damage to your data
• Are not liable for any consequences resulting from your use of the app
• Are not responsible for data loss due to device failure, software updates, or other circumstances beyond our control

While we take reasonable measures to protect your data using iOS security features, no system is completely secure. You are responsible for:

• Keeping your device secure and locked when not in use
• Using strong device passcodes and biometric authentication
• Regularly backing up your data if you choose not to use iCloud sync
• Not sharing your device with unauthorized users

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how Koinonia handles your personal information, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 7 business days.

12. Compliance with Australian Privacy Principles

This privacy policy is designed to comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). The APPs govern how we:

• Collect, use, and disclose personal information
• Store and secure personal information
• Provide access to and correction of personal information
• Handle complaints about privacy breaches

If you have any questions about our compliance with the APPs, please contact us using the details provided above.