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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 14, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Somnus (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use the Somnus iOS application (“the App”). By using Somnus, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Somnus is designed with privacy as a core principle. We collect only what is necessary to provide the service and do not sell your personal information to third parties.
1. Information we collect
1.1 Information you provide
- Dream entries: Text you write when recording your dreams. Stored to generate AI interpretations.
- Tarot reading data: Cards drawn, spread types, and journal notes. Stored for your reading history.
- Account information: If you sign in with Apple, we receive your Apple user identifier, email address or relay address, and display name if shared. Anonymous accounts use a device-generated identifier only.
1.2 Automatically collected information
- Device information: Device model, iOS version, and identifiers for app functionality and debugging.
- Usage data: Aggregated feature usage and error logs used to improve the App.
- Subscription status: Managed via Apple's in-app purchase system.
- Push notification tokens: Stored if you enable notifications.
2. How we use your information
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Somnus app and features
- Generate AI-powered dream interpretations and tarot readings using your content
- Maintain your reading history and journal across sessions
- Manage authentication and subscription status
- Send optional notifications if opted in
- Detect and prevent technical issues and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your dream content or tarot readings for advertising purposes.
3. AI processing
Dream and tarot interpretations are generated using Google's Gemini API. When you request an interpretation, your content is sent to this service for processing. We do not permit use of your data for training AI models beyond what is required to fulfill your request.
4. Third-party services
- Google Gemini API: AI interpretation generation.
- Apple Sign In: Account authentication.
- Apple In-App Purchases: Subscription billing, handled entirely by Apple.
- OneSignal: Push notification delivery (if enabled).
- Cloudflare R2: Tarot card image hosting.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data storage and security
Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted via Supabase. We use encryption in transit (TLS), access controls, and secure API authentication. Tokens are stored in your device's Keychain.
6. Data retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active. Deleted accounts are permanently removed within 30 days. Guest accounts may be cleaned up after extended inactivity.
7. Your rights
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Delete your account in-app (Settings → Account → Delete Account) or by emailing us.
- Notification opt-out: Disable notifications via iOS Settings → Somnus → Notifications.
To exercise these rights: support@somnus.app
8. Children's privacy
Somnus is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Contact us immediately if you believe we have.
9. Changes to this policy
Material changes will be communicated through the App. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.