Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 17, 2026
Privacy at a Glance
Introduction
Remet ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our iOS application Remet ("App") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information.
Remet is designed as an assistive technology for people with prosopagnosia (face blindness) and others who want to improve their face recognition abilities. We built this app with privacy as a core principle—your data stays on your device by default, and you maintain full control over your information.
Your Rights and Choices
You have full control over your data:
Access & Export
- View all data stored in the App at any time
- Data stored in standard accessible formats
Deletion
- Delete individual people, photos, or encounters
- Delete all data by uninstalling the App
Correction
- Edit any information at any time
- Correct face matches by reassigning
Opt-Out
- Deny any permission without losing core features
- Use the App completely offline
Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide
When you use Remet, you may choose to provide:
Person Profiles
- • Names of people you want to remember
- • Relationship type (family, friend, colleague)
- • Contact information (email, phone)
- • Professional info (company, job title)
- • Social media handles
- • Birthday dates and personal notes
Photos & Face Data
- • Photos from camera or Photo Library
- • Face crops extracted from photos
- • Face embeddings (mathematical representations)
- • Face location coordinates within photos
Encounter Records
- • Occasion names and notes
- • Meeting dates and times
- • Location data (if permission granted)
- • Photos associated with encounters
Learning Data
- • Quiz attempt history
- • Response times
- • Spaced repetition scheduling data
- • Accuracy metrics
2. Information Collected Automatically
We collect minimal automatic information:
- •App installation date (for grace period calculations)
- •Subscription status (managed through Apple's StoreKit)
- •Referral code (if you use our referral program)
3. Biometric Data
Important: Remet processes face images to create mathematical "embeddings" (512-dimensional vectors) that represent facial features. These embeddings are:
- Generated entirely on your device using Apple's Vision and CoreML frameworks
- Stored locally on your device by default
- Only synced to iCloud if you are a Premium subscriber AND explicitly enable sync
- Never transmitted to our servers or any third parties
- Cannot be reverse-engineered to recreate a face image
How We Use Your Information
We DO use your data for:
- Face Recognition: Matching faces to help you identify people
- Memory Training: Powering spaced repetition quizzes
- Profile Management: Storing info about people you know
- Progress Tracking: Showing your improvement over time
We do NOT use your data for:
- ✕Advertising or marketing to third parties
- ✕Selling or sharing with data brokers
- ✕Training machine learning models
- ✕Analytics, tracking, or behavioral profiling
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage (Default)
By default, all your data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework:
Local data is protected by your device's security features, including Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode.
iCloud Sync (Optional, Premium Only)
Premium subscribers may optionally enable iCloud sync. When enabled:
- • Data synced to your personal iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit
- • Encrypted in transit and at rest using Apple's security infrastructure
- • Only you can access this data through your Apple ID
- • We do not have access to your iCloud data
- • Disable sync at any time in App settings
Security Measures
- • All face processing occurs on-device using Apple's secure enclaves
- • No data transmitted to external servers (except iCloud if enabled)
- • No third-party analytics or tracking SDKs
- • Apple's native frameworks exclusively—zero third-party dependencies
Device Permissions
Remet requests the following permissions, each for a specific purpose:
| Permission | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Capture photos for face identification | Optional |
| Photo Library (Read) | Import existing photos to identify people | Optional |
| Photo Library (Write) | Save processed photos if you choose | Optional |
| Location | Record where you met people | Optional |
| Contacts | Link profiles to existing contacts | Optional |
You can deny any permission and still use the App's core features. Permissions can be changed at any time in your device's Settings.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties.
The only circumstances where your data may be accessed by others:
- iCloud Sync: If enabled, data is stored in your personal iCloud account (managed by Apple)
- Referral Program: Your referral code (not personal data) is verified through CloudKit
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, though we have no server-side data to disclose
Data Retention
- Local Data: Retained on your device until you delete it or uninstall the App
- iCloud Data: Retained in your iCloud account until you delete it or disable sync
- Subscription Data: Managed by Apple through the App Store; we do not store payment information
Legal Compliance
Children's Privacy
Remet is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Users
Remet stores data locally on your device. If you enable iCloud sync, your data will be stored in Apple's data centers according to your iCloud account settings and Apple's privacy policies. We do not transfer data to our own servers in any jurisdiction.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- • Know what personal information is collected
- • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
- • Say no to the sale of personal information
- • Access and request deletion of your personal information
We do not sell personal information.
European Users (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, your GDPR rights include:
Legal Basis: We process your data based on your consent and contractual necessity.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you by:
- • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- • Updating the "Last Updated" date
- • Providing notice within the App for material changes
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices: