CaseKeep Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2026-04-19 · Last updated: 2026-04-25

Short version: CaseKeep stores all of your case data — case details, timeline events, evidence photos, documents, communications, expenses, contacts, journal entries — only on your device. We have no servers and no analytics. We use no AI. We never see your case. The only network communication the app performs is with Apple's StoreKit servers to verify your subscription status.

1. Who we are

CaseKeep is published by an independent iOS developer (Apple Developer Team ID ZM8LF8494F). For any privacy-related question, write to captainlongevity@gmail.com.

2. Information we do not collect

We do not collect, transmit, store on a server, sell, share, or analyze:

Your case details (case name, case number, court, parties, claim amount, status, notes)
Timeline events, photos, documents, or evidence of any kind
Communications you log (calls, emails, texts, meetings, screenshots)
Expenses, receipt photos, or payment records
Contact directory entries (attorney, opposing counsel, judge, witnesses, etc.)
Daily journal entries or mood tags
Your name, email, phone, or any account identifier
Device identifiers (IDFA, IDFV) for advertising or tracking purposes
Location data (other than EXIF location already embedded in photos you choose to import — stored locally with the event)
Crash reports or analytics events sent to any third party

3. Information stored on your device

All case data you enter is stored locally on your iOS device using Apple's SwiftData framework. Photos are stored either inline with the event record (small files) or as files in the app's sandboxed container (larger files). This data is included in your iCloud or iTunes device backup if you have device backup enabled. We do not have access to your device backups; only Apple does, under their published privacy terms.

4. EXIF metadata and evidence integrity (Pro)

When you import a photo into the Evidence Vault via Apple's PhotosPicker, the app reads the photo's original EXIF capture date and, when present, its GPS coordinates, and stores them locally with the associated event. This is done to preserve evidence integrity — the original capture timestamp and location can be material to a legal matter. EXIF data is never transmitted off-device. You can review the extracted date and location in the event detail screen at any time.

5. On-device processing (Pro features)

Several Pro features process data locally on your device only:

Deadline reminders are scheduled via Apple's UserNotifications framework and fire locally on your device. Notification content never includes the case name, case number, party names, or any case-identifying detail — only the deadline title and countdown.
PDF generation (Attorney Summary, Timeline, Expense Report) runs on-device via PDFKit and UIGraphicsPDFRenderer. No case data is transmitted during generation.
App Lock uses Apple's LocalAuthentication framework. Your Face ID or Touch ID biometric data never leaves Apple's Secure Enclave; the app only receives a success or failure signal.
Widget reads from local data only via an App Group container. Widget content never exposes case-identifying text beyond the user's case name.
CSV export generates a file on-device that you choose where to save or share via the system share sheet.

6. No AI processing

CaseKeep does not use any AI, machine learning model, large language model, or similar technology. Your case details, communications, and legal strategy are never analyzed, summarized, embedded, or transmitted to any AI service.

7. Subscriptions and StoreKit

CaseKeep offers an optional Pro subscription via Apple's StoreKit 2. When you subscribe, restore a purchase, or when the app verifies your entitlement, your device communicates directly with Apple's servers. CaseKeep receives only the entitlement status (active or inactive) and a purchase identifier. We do not see your Apple ID, payment method, billing address, or transaction history. Apple's handling of subscription information is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy.

8. Permissions the app requests

Camera — only when you tap "Take photo" to capture evidence or scan a receipt.
Photo Library — only when you tap "Import photo" to attach a photo as evidence, communication screenshot, or receipt.
Notifications — only after you create the first deadline with reminders enabled.
Face ID — only after you enable App Lock in Settings.

You can revoke any of these permissions at any time in iOS Settings > CaseKeep.

9. Legal nature of the data

Case data in CaseKeep is among the most sensitive personal data a user can hold — it can include litigation strategy, communications with counsel, evidence, financial records, and medical information. We built the app specifically so that none of it ever leaves your device. If a future version of the app were to add an opt-in cloud, backup, or sharing feature, we would update this policy and surface the change in the app before you can enable that feature.

10. Children's privacy

CaseKeep is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children. The app's age rating reflects this.

11. Data retention and deletion

Because all data is stored only on your device, you control retention completely. To delete all case data, delete the app from your device. There is no remote copy for us to delete.

12. International users

The app does not transfer your data internationally because it does not transfer your data anywhere. The app is published in English and is primarily marketed in North America.

13. Changes to this policy

If we ever change how the app handles data, we will update this policy and surface the change in the app before you can use any newly changed feature. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

14. Contact

Privacy questions: captainlongevity@gmail.com