Privacy Policy for Pillwatcher
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Overview
Pillwatcher ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our medication reminder application.
Information We Collect
Medication Information
- Medication names, dosages, and quantities
- Medication schedules and reminder times
- Dose records (taken, skipped, or missed)
- Photos you choose to take for your own record-keeping (stored locally on your device)
Device Permissions
- Camera: Used only when you choose to take photos of your medication
- Microphone & Speech Recognition: Used only when you choose voice confirmation. Voice is processed on-device only and not stored.
- Notifications: Used to send medication reminders at scheduled times
Analytics Data
- App usage patterns (screens viewed, features used)
- Onboarding completion events
- Subscription events
- Error logs and crash reports
- Device type and iOS version
How We Use Your Information
Medication Data
- All medication information is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework
- Photos are stored in your app's private document directory
- Voice is processed on-device only and not stored
- We never upload your medication data, schedules, or photos to external servers
Analytics
- We use TelemetryDeck (a privacy-focused analytics service) to understand app usage and improve the experience
- Analytics data is anonymized and does not contain any personal health information
- No medication names, dosages, or schedules are included in analytics
Subscriptions
- Subscription management is handled by Superwall and Apple's App Store
- We do not store your payment information
Data Storage & Security
- Local Storage: All medication data, schedules, and photos are stored exclusively on your device
- iCloud Sync: Your medication data syncs across your devices via iCloud, encrypted by Apple
- No Cloud Upload: We do not maintain servers that store your health information
- Device Security: Your data is protected by your device's passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID
Third-Party Services
TelemetryDeck (Analytics)
- Privacy-focused analytics service
- Collects anonymized usage data only
- Does not track individual users
- No personal health information is shared
- TelemetryDeck Privacy Policy
Superwall (Subscription Management)
- Manages paywall and subscription presentation
- Does not access your medication data
- Superwall Privacy Policy
Apple App Store (Payments)
- Processes all subscription payments
- We do not have access to your payment information
- Apple Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Rights
- Access: You can access all your medication data directly in the app
- Deletion: You can delete individual medications or all data at any time in the app settings
- Portability: Your data is stored in a standard format on your device
- Opt-Out of Analytics: Contact us to opt out of anonymized analytics collection
Children's Privacy
Pillwatcher is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, if appropriate, providing notice within the app.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: pillwatcher@ed5x.com
Company: ED5X Acquisitions LLC