BeanDo Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
Introduction
BeanDo (hereinafter referred to as “we” or “the developer”) takes user privacy protection very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information, as well as the rights you have. Please read carefully.
1. Data Storage and Privacy
1. Data Storage
Local Storage
- All your reminders, tags, and personalized settings are stored locally on your device
- Managed using Apple’s Core Data technology
iCloud Backup
- If you choose to enable iCloud backup, your data will be backed up to your personal iCloud account
- This feature is only used for data backup and cross-device synchronization
Developer Access Restrictions
- We cannot access any of your data, including reminder content, tag information, and personalized settings
- All data exists only on your device and in your personal iCloud account
2. Data Collection Statement
We commit to:
- No Personal Data Collection: We do not actively collect, store, or analyze any of your personal data
- No Device Information Collection: We do not collect your device model, operating system version, or device identifiers
- No Usage Data Statistics: We do not collect your app usage frequency or feature usage
- No Crash Log Uploads: Out of respect for user privacy, we have not integrated crash reporting features, so no crash logs or diagnostic information are automatically uploaded
We only use your data locally on your device for the following purposes:
1. Providing Core Features
- Store and manage your reminders
- Send local notifications when reminder times expire
2. Personalized Services
- Save your settings to provide a consistent user experience
- Display the app interface according to your preferences
We do not share your information with third parties for the following reasons:
- No Data Collection: We do not collect any user data that could be shared
- Local Processing: All data processing is completed locally on your device
- iCloud Privacy: If you use iCloud backup, data is only backed up to your personal iCloud account, following Apple’s iCloud Privacy Policy
We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, nor will we use your information for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We protect your data through the following methods:
- Local Data Security: All data is stored locally on your device, protected by iOS system security mechanisms
- iCloud Transmission and Storage Encryption: When you enable iCloud backup, data is encrypted by Apple during transmission and storage. You can review Apple’s Privacy Policy for details
- Backup Mechanism: When you enable iCloud backup, your data is automatically backed up to your personal account through iCloud to prevent data loss
5. Your Data Rights
Under U.S. state privacy laws (such as California CCPA/CPRA, Virginia VCDPA, etc.), you have the following rights:
| Right |
Description |
| Right to Know |
You have the right to know what personal information we collect about you |
| Right to Access |
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you |
| Right to Delete |
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information |
| Right to Correct |
You have the right to correct inaccurate personal information |
| Right to Opt-Out |
You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information |
| Right to Limit |
You have the right to limit the use of your sensitive personal information |
| Right to Non-Discrimination |
You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights |
Special Note: Since BeanDo does not collect any personal data, the exercise of the above rights (except the right to non-discrimination) does not involve specific data in practice. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Under U.S. state privacy laws (including California CCPA/CPRA, Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA, Connecticut CTDPA, and Utah UCPA), we specifically state:
Data Processing Methods
- All processing of your data (including storage, management, and synchronization) is performed locally on your device
- When you enable iCloud backup, related data is encrypted and backed up between your personal devices through Apple’s iCloud service
- We (the developer) cannot access any data stored on your device or in your personal iCloud account
Compliance Commitments
- No Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell your personal information
- No Cross-State Data Transfer: We do not transfer your data across state lines
- No Targeted Advertising: We do not use your data for targeted advertising
- Respect for Privacy Choices: We respect your privacy choices and rights
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- We do not collect personal information
- We do not sell or share personal information
- We do not use sensitive personal information
7. Permission Usage Instructions
1. Notification Permission
- Purpose: Send reminder notifications to ensure you receive important reminders in a timely manner
- Usage Scenario: Send local push notifications when your set reminder items expire
- Control Method: You can turn off notification permission at any time in your device’s “Settings”
2. Calendar Permission
- Purpose: Identify Chinese legal holidays and adjusted work schedules for the “Workday Reminder” feature
- Usage Scenario: When you create recurring reminders and select “Workdays Only”, the app reads holiday information from the system calendar to accurately skip holidays and include makeup workdays
- Control Method: You can turn off calendar permission at any time in your device’s “Settings”. After turning it off, the “Workday Reminder” feature will not be able to accurately identify holidays
3. iCloud Backup Permission
- Purpose: Back up your reminder data and app settings to enable cross-device synchronization and data recovery
- Usage Scenario: When you use BeanDo on multiple Apple devices, data is automatically synchronized through iCloud
- Control Method: You can turn off iCloud backup at any time in the app’s settings
4. Microphone Permission
- Purpose: Used for voice input feature to help you quickly create reminders through voice
- Usage Scenario: When you use the voice input feature, temporarily record your voice for recognition
- Control Method: You can turn off microphone permission at any time in your device’s “Settings”
- Data Note: Voice data is only used for current recognition and will not be stored or uploaded
5. Speech Recognition Permission
- Purpose: Convert your voice to text for creating reminder items
- Usage Scenario: When you use the voice input feature, recognize your voice content and convert it to text
- Control Method: You can turn off speech recognition permission at any time in your device’s “Settings”
- Technical Note: Uses Apple’s Speech Recognition API (SFSpeechRecognizer) for voice recognition. All voice processing is completed on-device by the iOS system (or through Apple’s secure servers). We do not upload, store, or access your original voice data
8. Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we update it, we will notify you in the App Store version update notes and update the effective date at the beginning of the policy.
We recommend that you regularly review this Privacy Policy to understand our privacy protection practices.
If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the following methods:
- Email: yangcongpro@gmail.com
- X (formerly Twitter): @yangcong_pro
For app features, usage questions, or bug reports, please contact us through the same methods or leave feedback directly in the App Store.
Thank you for trusting and using BeanDo!