Privacy at a Glance
- ✅ We collect ZERO personal information
- ✅ All data stays on YOUR device
- ✅ No tracking, analytics, or advertising
- ✅ No servers, no data transmission
- ✅ Your privacy is 100% protected
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Five O'Clock Somewhere ("we", "our", or "the app") handles information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
The short version: We don't collect, store, or transmit any personal information. Period.
Information We Collect
The simple answer: None.
Five O'Clock Somewhere does not collect, store, transmit, or process any personal information whatsoever. We have no servers, no databases, and no way to access any information about you or your device.
Local Data Storage
The app stores the following information locally on your device only:
- Saved Recipes: Recipes you choose to save are stored in your device's local storage
- Location History: A list of locations you've viewed is kept on your device
- App Preferences: Settings like theme (light/dark mode) and whether you've seen the onboarding
- Pro Purchase Status: A record of your in-app purchase (managed by Apple)
This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not transmitted to any servers
- Is not accessible to us or anyone else
- Can be deleted by uninstalling the app
Location Data
The app displays locations around the world where it's currently 5:00 PM, but:
- We do NOT access your physical location
- We do NOT request location permissions
- We only use your device's timezone setting (automatically available to all apps) to display your local time
- No location data is collected, stored, or transmitted
In-App Purchases
Five O'Clock Somewhere offers a "Pro" upgrade via Apple's In-App Purchase system. When you make a purchase:
- Apple processes the transaction - we never see your payment information
- Apple verifies your purchase - the app checks with Apple's servers to confirm your purchase status
- Your purchase is tied to your Apple ID - not to any account with us
- We store a simple yes/no flag on your device indicating Pro status
Refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for information about how Apple handles In-App Purchases.
Third-Party Services
Five O'Clock Somewhere does not use any third-party services for:
- Analytics
- Crash reporting
- Advertising
- Social media integration
- Cloud storage
The only third-party service involved is Apple's App Store for:
- App distribution
- In-App Purchase processing
Data Sharing
We do not share any data because we don't collect any data.
The app has no ability to transmit information to us or to any third parties. There are no network requests, no analytics beacons, and no tracking pixels.
Children's Privacy
Five O'Clock Somewhere is designed for adults of legal drinking age. The app contains alcohol-related content and should not be used by anyone under the legal drinking age in their jurisdiction.
We do not knowingly collect information from children. Because we collect no information from anyone, this policy applies equally to all users regardless of age, though the app is not intended for minors.
Data Security
Since all data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted:
- Your data is protected by your device's security measures (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID)
- Your data cannot be intercepted because it's never transmitted
- Your data cannot be breached because we don't have servers
- You have complete control over your data
Your Data Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: Your data is in the app's local storage on your device
- Deletion: Uninstall the app to delete all local data
- Portability: Use the export feature to save recipes to your files
- Control: Delete saved recipes or history from within the app at any time
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and notify users through the app or App Store update notes.
Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
International Users
Five O'Clock Somewhere is available worldwide. Since no data is collected or transmitted, there are no international data transfer concerns. All data remains on your device regardless of your location.
California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. Since Five O'Clock Somewhere does not collect any personal information, these rights are not applicable. There is no personal information to access, delete, or opt-out of selling.
GDPR Compliance (European Users)
For users in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides certain rights regarding personal data. Since Five O'Clock Somewhere does not collect, process, or store any personal data, GDPR obligations related to data processing do not apply.
Summary for Legal Compliance: No personal data is collected, processed, stored, or transferred. All app functionality operates entirely on-device.
Do Not Track
Five O'Clock Somewhere does not track users, so Do Not Track (DNT) signals are not applicable. The app does not respond to DNT signals because it does not track users in the first place.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Consent
By using Five O'Clock Somewhere, you consent to this Privacy Policy. Since we collect no data, there is nothing for you to consent to beyond understanding that your information remains private and on your device.