Effective Date: April 21, 2026
Developer: Adam Rowe
Heathen is a meditation and affirmation app for atheists, available on iOS. Your privacy matters, and this policy explains how Heathen handles (and does not handle) your data.
The short version: Heathen does not collect, transmit, or store your personal data on any server. All of your data stays on your device.
Heathen stores the following data locally on your device using AsyncStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us or any third party:
All locally stored data is prefixed with heathen_ in AsyncStorage and remains entirely under your control. You can delete this data at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing the app's data through your device settings.
Heathen does not track you across other companies' apps or websites. We do not participate in any tracking or data brokering. If prompted by Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework, you can safely deny tracking permission — Heathen does not use it regardless of your selection.
Heathen uses RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions. RevenueCat processes subscription transactions through Apple's App Store. RevenueCat may collect anonymized purchase data as described in their privacy policy. We do not have access to your payment details — all payment processing is handled by Apple.
If you opt in to daily reminders, Heathen uses expo-notifications to schedule local notifications on your device. These notifications are scheduled locally and do not transmit data to any external server. No notification content or preferences are shared with us or any third party.
Heathen loads ambient audio files from Freesound.org's CDN during meditation sessions. These are standard network requests to retrieve audio content. No personal data or identifying information is included in these requests beyond what is standard in any HTTP request (e.g., your IP address as seen by the CDN).
Heathen is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any data from children.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Since Heathen stores all data locally on your device and does not collect or process personal data on any server, you have full control over your data at all times. You can delete all app data by uninstalling Heathen or clearing its data in your device settings.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, request its deletion, and opt out of its sale. Heathen does not collect, sell, or share personal information. All data remains on your device, and you can delete it at any time as described above.
Because your data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers, the security of your data depends on your device's security. We recommend using a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID on your device to protect your data.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the effective date at the top of this document. Continued use of Heathen after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please open an issue at:
https://github.com/airowe/clarity-meditation-app/issues