Privacy Policy

Pentarab built the DeskEcho app with a free tier and optional auto-renewing subscriptions and one-time in-app purchases that unlock premium features. This Privacy Policy explains what information the app handles, what is shared via Apple iCloud, and how your privacy is protected.

DeskEcho does not run any Pentarab-operated servers. The app uses Apple's CloudKit Public Database to anonymously share short mood tags between users. Your Apple ID is not exposed to Pentarab or to other users — CloudKit handles all identity and access on your behalf.

When you publish a mood tag (for example, a short word or emoji about how the workday feels), the tag is sent to the CloudKit Public Database under your iCloud account and becomes visible to other DeskEcho users in anonymized form. Specifically:

• Only the mood tag itself, a coarse time bucket, and an optional region category are stored in the public database.
• No real name, email, phone number, precise location, or Apple ID is attached to the tag.
• Pentarab cannot link any tag back to a specific user; only Apple can, under its own privacy policy.
• Do not include personal, confidential, or identifying information in mood tags.

You can delete tags you published from within the app at any time, which removes them from the CloudKit Public Database.

The app stores the following information locally on your device:

• Your draft and published mood tags
• Desk Mode appearance and time-theme preferences
• Widget and Lock Screen configuration
• In-app purchase entitlements and settings

All locally stored data is removed when you uninstall the app.

Premium features are unlocked through auto-renewing subscriptions and non-consumable one-time in-app purchases offered via the Apple App Store. All payments and billing are processed by Apple — Pentarab does not receive or store your payment card details, Apple ID, or billing address.

To validate your purchase and subscription status, the app communicates with Apple's StoreKit and may use Apple's receipt verification services. We may receive an anonymous transaction identifier from Apple solely to confirm entitlement; this identifier is not linked to your personal identity.

DeskEcho does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services. The only external service the app talks to is Apple iCloud (CloudKit) for mood tag sharing and Apple's StoreKit for purchases. Both are governed by Apple's own privacy policy.

You have meaningful control over your data:

• You can delete individual mood tags you published from within the app.
• You can disable mood tag sharing entirely and use DeskEcho as a local-only ambient display.
• You can revoke iCloud access for DeskEcho in iOS Settings → Apple ID → iCloud.
• Uninstalling the app removes all local data permanently.

Mood tag transport and storage are handled by Apple CloudKit, which is encrypted in transit and at rest. Local data security depends on your device. We recommend:

• Keeping your device password-protected
• Using iOS security features like Face ID or Touch ID
• Keeping your iOS updated with the latest security patches

DeskEcho is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the app, please contact us so we can address it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: