Privacy Policy for WhatsGoingOn
Summary: WhatsGoingOn is a privacy-first application. Your calendar, reminders, health, and location data never leave your device. We don't collect, store, or share any of your information. Your data is yours and yours alone.
Our Privacy Commitment
We do not collect, store, or share any of your personal data. All your information stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties.
Information We Access
To provide you with WhatsGoingOn's features, the app requests access to the following data on your device:
1. Calendar Data
- What we access: Your calendar events, dates, times, titles, locations, and notes
- Why we need it: To display your schedule and allow you to create, edit, and manage events
- How it's used: All calendar data remains on your device and is accessed only to display in the app's various calendar views
2. Reminders
- What we access: Your reminders, tasks, due dates, and completion status
- Why we need it: To display and manage your to-do items alongside your calendar
- How it's used: Reminder data stays on your device and is used only to show your tasks in the app
3. HealthKit Data (iOS only)
- What we access: Workout data including type, duration, distance, and timestamps
- Why we need it: To display your workouts on your calendar for a unified view of your activities
- How it's used: Workout data is read-only, stays on your device, and appears on your calendar views
- Note: We never write to or modify your HealthKit data
4. Location Services
- What we access: Your approximate location (city level)
- Why we need it: To provide accurate weather forecasts for your area
- How it's used: Location is used only to fetch weather data and is not stored or transmitted elsewhere
- You can disable: Weather features work without location by manually entering a city
5. Notifications
- What we send:
- Pomodoro timer alerts (when timer completes)
- Daily briefings (optional, configurable in settings)
- Why we need it: To remind you about timer sessions and upcoming events
- How it's controlled: You can disable notifications entirely in iOS Settings or toggle specific notification types in WhatsGoingOn settings
Permissions Summary
| Permission |
Required |
Purpose |
| Calendar |
Yes |
Display and manage events |
| Reminders |
Optional |
Show tasks in Reminders view |
| HealthKit |
Optional (iOS) |
Display workouts on calendar |
| Location |
Optional |
Provide weather forecasts |
| Notifications |
Optional |
Send timer alerts and briefings |
Note: You can use WhatsGoingOn with only Calendar permission. All other permissions are optional and enable specific features.
Data Storage
- Local Only: All your data (events, reminders, settings, preferences) is stored exclusively on your device using Apple's secure iOS storage mechanisms
- iCloud Sync: If you use iCloud for Calendar or Reminders, your data syncs through Apple's iCloud service according to Apple's privacy policy. We do not have access to this sync process
- No Remote Servers: WhatsGoingOn does not operate any servers or cloud services to store your information
Data Sharing
We do not share your data with anyone. Period.
- No data is collected from your device
- No analytics or tracking tools are used
- No advertising networks are integrated
- No data is sold or monetized
Third-Party Services
Weather Data
- The app may connect to weather services to display weather forecasts
- Only your approximate location (city level) is sent to weather providers
- No personal or calendar data is included in weather requests
News Headlines
- The app displays news headlines from public RSS feeds
- No personal information is sent when fetching news
Your Rights and Controls
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: All your data is accessible through the app's interface
- Deletion: Delete the app to remove all CalendarApp data from your device
- Permissions: Revoke permissions at any time through iOS Settings → Privacy & Security
- Export: Export your calendar and reminder data using Apple's Calendar and Reminders apps
Security
- All data is protected by iOS's built-in security features
- Calendar and HealthKit data are protected by iOS's encryption and security sandbox
- No data leaves your device except standard iOS sync (iCloud) if you've enabled it
Children's Privacy
WhatsGoingOn does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The app is designed for general use and does not require any personal information.
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Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and posting the new policy in the app and on our website.