// privacy policy

Haven

Effective 23 March 2026 Last updated 23 March 2026 Version 1.0

// plain english summary

Here's what matters most, before you read the full policy:

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Data Collected
  3. Local Storage
  4. Permissions
  5. Third-Party Services
  6. Data Retention & Deletion
  7. Changes to This Policy
  8. Contact
01

Overview

Haven ("the App", "we", "us") is a local audiobook player for Android and iOS. This Privacy Policy explains how the App handles your information.

The short version: we do not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information. All data remains entirely on your device.

02

Data Collected

Data Type Collected? Notes
Audiobook files Local only Stored on your device, never uploaded.
Playback progress Local only Saved on-device so you can resume where you left off.
Bookmarks Local only Stored on-device only.
Personal identifiers No No name, email, or account required.
Analytics / telemetry No No usage data or crash reports are collected or sent anywhere.
Location data No The app does not access your location.
03

Local Storage

Haven stores the following data locally on your device using the app's private storage:

  • Your audiobook library (file references and metadata)
  • Playback progress and last position for each book
  • Bookmarks you have created
  • App settings and preferences

This data is private to the app and is not shared with any other app or service. It is removed when you uninstall Haven.

04

Permissions

The App requests the following permissions and uses them solely as described:

Permission Required? Purpose
Storage / Media access Required To read audiobook files from your device.
Foreground service (Android) Required To keep audio playing while the screen is off or the app is in the background.

No other permissions are requested.

05

Third-Party Services

Haven does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. No SDKs that collect data are included in the app.

The app does not make any network requests.

06

Data Retention & Deletion

All data stored by Haven lives on your device. You can delete it at any time by uninstalling the app. There is no server-side data to request deletion of.

07

Changes to This Policy

If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify users via the app's update notes in the App Store or Play Store.

Continued use of the App after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

08

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach out: