Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Christian Schafmeister ("we", "us", or "our") operates the NomadCount mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. NomadCount is designed with privacy as a core principle - all your data stays on your device.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

When you use NomadCount, you may voluntarily provide the following information:

• Stay Records: Country, start date, end date, and optional notes for each stay you log
• Attachments: Photos and documents you choose to attach to your stays

Important: All this information is stored locally on your device only. We do not have access to this data, and it is never transmitted to our servers.

3.2 Location Data

If you enable the optional automatic country detection feature (Pro version only), the App may access your device's location services to determine which country you are currently in.

• Location data is processed entirely on your device
• We do not collect, store, or transmit your location data to any server
• Location access can be disabled at any time in your device settings
• The App only uses location to detect country changes, not to track your precise location

3.3 Purchase Information

If you purchase the Pro version of NomadCount, the transaction is processed entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect or have access to your payment information (credit card details, billing address, etc.).

Apple may share limited transaction information with us (such as purchase confirmation), but this does not include your personal payment details. For more information, please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy.

3.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

NomadCount does not collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Usage analytics or behavioral data
• Cookies or tracking technologies
• Data from third-party services

4. How We Use Your Information

Since all data is stored locally on your device, we do not "use" your information in the traditional sense. The App uses your locally stored data solely to:

• Display your stay history in the Calendar, Dashboard, Journey, and Insights screens
• Calculate statistics (days per country)
• Generate exports (PDF/CSV) when you request them
• Detect country changes (if auto-tracking is enabled)

All processing happens on your device. No data is sent to external servers.

Diagnostics (optional): When you contact support, you may choose to attach a short technical diagnostic log of recent app events. It is generated only when you opt in, sensitive values are redacted, it contains no notes or stay content, and it is sent only by you through your own email app, never automatically. You can review it before sending.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

All your data is stored locally on your iPhone using Apple's secure storage frameworks (SwiftData). This data is:

• Protected by your device's security features (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID)
• Encrypted by iOS when your device is locked
• Not accessible to other apps on your device
• Not backed up to iCloud unless you have iCloud Backup enabled for your entire device

5.2 No Cloud Sync

NomadCount does not include cloud synchronization. Your data exists only on the device where you entered it.

5.3 Data Deletion

Important: If you delete the NomadCount app from your device, all your data will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. We recommend exporting your data before uninstalling the App.

6. Website Privacy

This section applies to our website (nomadcount.app).

6.1 Web Analytics

This website uses no web analytics and no tracking. It loads no analytics scripts and sets no cookies. The only thing stored on your device is your language preference, kept locally in your browser (functional only, not a cookie, no tracking).

6.2 Server Logs

Our website is hosted by Cloudflare (Cloudflare, Inc.) on Cloudflare Pages. Like any web server or CDN, Cloudflare automatically processes certain technical information in server logs, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time of access

Cloudflare processes this data as our processor for security, anti-abuse, and operational purposes, under a data processing agreement (Art. 28 GDPR) and, for any transfer to the United States, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and/or Standard Contractual Clauses. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy. We do not have direct access to individual server logs.

7. Third-Party Services

NomadCount uses the following third-party services:

7.1 Apple App Store / StoreKit

We use Apple's StoreKit framework to process in-app purchases for the Pro version. Apple handles all payment processing. We do not receive or store your payment information. Our App Store links carry a campaign label (for example web) so Apple's App Analytics shows us, in aggregate, which link led to downloads; this adds no tracking to this website and collects no personal data on our side.

7.2 No Analytics or Advertising in the App

The NomadCount app does not use any analytics services (such as Google Analytics, Firebase, or Mixpanel), and does not display advertisements or use advertising SDKs. (Our website uses no analytics either, see Section 6.)

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal data with anyone. Since we don't collect your data in the first place, there is nothing to share.

The only exceptions where data might leave your device:

• Export Feature: When you explicitly export your data to PDF or CSV, you control where that file goes
• Device Backup: If you use iCloud Backup or iTunes backup, your device data (including app data) may be included

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: You can view all your data directly in the App at any time
• Right to Rectification: You can edit any stay or information in the App
• Right to Erasure: You can delete individual stays or all data via Settings → Delete All Data
• Right to Data Portability: You can export all your data to PDF or CSV format
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can disable location services at any time
• Right to Object: Since we don't process your data on servers, this right is inherently fulfilled

Because all data is stored locally on your device and we have no access to it, you can exercise all these rights directly within the App without needing to contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Since all your data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers, there are no international data transfers to consider.

If you use iCloud Backup, Apple may transfer your device backup data internationally according to their privacy policy.

11. Children's Privacy

NomadCount is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since we don't collect personal data from any users, this concern is inherently addressed.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

For significant changes, we may also notify you through the App or via the App Store update notes.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the App after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

14. Supervisory Authority

If you believe that our processing of your personal data violates data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The authority responsible for us is: