OwnVape — Privacy policy

Last updated: 8 November 2026

This policy describes the OwnVape app developed by Oskari Rauta. It does not replace the privacy terms of Apple or of the website/email service you use to contact support.

Information kept in the app

OwnVape stores your liquid library, recipes, batch history, notes, dates, purchase details you enter, unfinished drafts and preferences on your device. It does not require an OwnVape account. The app has no advertising or tracking SDK and does not upload your library to a developer-operated server.

Optional iCloud synchronization

iCloud sync is off until you enable it in OwnVape. When enabled, saved liquids, recipes, batches, library order and recipe defaults synchronize through Apple's CloudKit service in your Apple Account's private database. Sync also uses technical identifiers, change/version information and deletion markers. Calculator, recipe-editing and shortfill drafts remain on the device.

The developer does not receive your private library through this synchronization. Apple provides the service under its own terms and privacy policy. Disabling sync stops further synchronization on that device; it does not delete data already stored in iCloud.

Backups, sharing and local copies

JSON exports include your library, recipes, history, defaults and unfinished drafts. They are ordinary files, not password-protected by OwnVape. Recipe sharing sends the text you choose through the destination you select. Files and shared text may contain your notes and ingredient purchase details. Their storage and further handling depend on your chosen destination.

OwnVape also keeps local safety copies for certain operations, such as enabling sync, restoring data and changing the iCloud library/account context. These copies can retain older data. Device backups provided by Apple may also contain app data, depending on your device settings.

Purchases and Apple services

Optional tips are handled by the App Store. OwnVape uses StoreKit to obtain products and verify/finish transactions. The developer does not receive your payment-card details from the app. Apple may process account, payment, purchase and technical information under its own terms. Apple's platform tools may provide aggregated app-usage or diagnostic reports according to Apple's settings and policies; OwnVape does not integrate a separate analytics service.

Notifications and permissions

Steeping reminders are optional local notifications and require your permission. They may display a recipe name on your device's notification screen. You control notification visibility in system settings. Cloud synchronization can use Apple's background notification service; it is separate from reminder permission. OwnVape does not request access to your contacts, camera, microphone or location.

Deletion and retention

You control saved items through the app's lists. With sync enabled, item deletions are synchronized. Technical deletion markers may remain to prevent removed items from reappearing. Local safety copies and exported/shared files are separate copies and are not erased by deleting an item.

Turning off sync or deleting the app does not by itself erase its iCloud data. To remove cloud data, use Apple's iCloud storage controls for OwnVape. To remove local app data and safety copies, delete the app and its data on each device rather than only offloading it. Remove exported files, device backups or copies shared elsewhere separately where desired. Apple controls retention within its services; the developer cannot erase your private iCloud library on your behalf.

Contacting support

If you email support, the developer receives the address, message and attachments you voluntarily send, and uses them to respond and investigate the request. Email is handled by the email provider; this is separate from the app's local storage. Avoid sending private library content or financial information unnecessarily. Contact oskari.rauta@gmail.com for support or to request deletion of correspondence held by the developer.

Policy updates

Changes to the app's data handling will be reflected here with an updated date. Developer: Oskari Rauta, oskari.rauta@gmail.com.