Your Privacy Matters
At Return to Self, we believe in complete transparency about how we handle your data. This privacy policy explains our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection.
Data Collection
✓ We do NOT collect any personal data
Return to Self is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information, usage data, or behavioral analytics from your device.
App Usage & Data Storage
- Offline Usage: The app supports complete offline functionality. Once you download your preferred sounds, no internet connection is required.
- Sound Downloads: Internet is only required for the initial download of calming sounds. Once downloaded, all sounds are stored locally on your device.
- Settings Storage: All your preferences and settings are stored locally on your device only. No data is transmitted to external servers.
Tracking & Analytics
✓ No tracking or analytics are implemented
We do not use any tracking technologies, analytics services, or behavioral monitoring tools. Your usage patterns, preferences, and interactions remain completely private.
Note: For information about optional Google AdMob tracking that occurs only when you voluntarily choose to watch advertisements, please see our Advertisements section below.
Advertisements
ℹ️ Ads are completely voluntary
- User-Initiated Only: Advertisements are never shown automatically. They only appear when you actively choose to support the app by clicking "Watch Ad" or similar option.
- Optional Support: Viewing ads is entirely optional and serves as a way for users to support the app's development if they choose to do so.
⚠️ Google AdMob Integration
When you voluntarily choose to watch an advertisement:
- Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob to serve advertisements. When you actively choose to watch an ad, Google may collect and track information according to their privacy policy.
- Your Control: This data collection only occurs when you willingly click to watch an ad. Until you choose to watch an ad, no advertising-related tracking occurs.
- Google's Privacy Policy: For information about how Google handles data during ad serving, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
External Links
⚠️ Buy Me a Coffee link available
The app includes a "Buy Me a Coffee" link in the support section. This link:
- Only opens when you actively choose to click on it
- Redirects to an external Buy Me a Coffee page
- Is completely voluntary - you are never prompted or required to use it
Data Security
Since we don't collect any personal data, there are no security concerns regarding data transmission or storage on our servers. All your app data remains securely on your device under your control.
Children's Privacy
Return to Self is safe for users of all ages. Since we don't collect any personal information, there are no privacy concerns for children or any other users.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
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 policy periodically, especially before updating to new app versions.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or Return to Self, please contact us through our support page: