Privacy policy

Who we are

ByWhen is a commitment ledger. It is operated by Steve Read. Questions about this policy go to stevenread@me.com.

What we collect

We collect only what you give us to run the ledger.

• Account details: your name, email, and a password if you create one. The password is stored hashed, not in plain text.
• If you use Sign in with Apple, Google, or X, we receive the name and email that service shares with us.
• What you enter: bywhens, deadlines, people, notes, steps, and files you attach.
• Settings you choose, such as appearance, the day planner, and alerts.
• If you connect them: Google Calendar events you choose to show, Gmail messages you choose to add, and Slack messages you send with the ByWhen command.

How we use it

We use this information to keep your ledger, show your deadlines, send the reminders you turn on, and sync the same account between the website and the iPhone app.

We do not sell your information. We do not use it for advertising. We do not use it to train public models.

Who else can see it

People you connect with can see the bywhens and contact details you share with them. They cannot see the rest of your ledger.

The account is stored on our servers so it can open on more than one device. Apple, Google, or X only receive what their own sign-in already requires, and only if you choose that sign-in.

How long we keep it

We keep the account until you delete it, and we keep a bywhen until you delete that bywhen. Delete account is in Settings. Deleting the account removes the account and the ledger stored for it. This cannot be undone.

Children

ByWhen is not for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

Contact

Email stevenread@me.com. You can also use the support page.