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Support & Policy

A habit tracker for heroes.

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Contact

Found a problem, have a feature idea, or need help with your account? Reach out and you will hear back.

WRITE TO THE CHRONICLER

arete.app.support@gmail.com

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Frequent Questions

How does iCloud sync work?

Your Chronicle syncs automatically to your personal iCloud when signed in on your Apple device. All data lives in your private database, which only you can access. Areté has no servers and never sees your data.

I deleted the app. Will I lose my progress?

No. Your data persists in your iCloud. Reinstall Areté on the same Apple ID and your Chronicle will restore. On the welcome screen, tap Returning? Restore from iCloud if it does not come back automatically.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Open the Settings app on your device, tap your name at the top, then Subscriptions. Find Areté in the list and tap Cancel Subscription. You will retain access until the end of your current billing period.

What does the free tier include?

Everything, with limits. The full Chronicle, 3 rituals, 3 quests, 1 oath, unlimited deeds, and unlimited daily notes. Premium removes the creation limits and funds the independent developer behind the app.

I have an unlock code. Where do I enter it?

Open Settings in the app, tap Enter Unlock Code, and enter your code. If accepted, premium unlocks for the lifetime of this install.

Does Areté track me?

No. There are no analytics, no advertising SDKs, and no third-party data collection. See the policy below for the full statement.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

Areté is designed with privacy as a first principle. This policy explains, plainly, what data the app handles and what it does with it.

What We Collect

Nothing. Areté does not collect personal data. There are no analytics, no advertising networks, no crash reporting services, and no third-party data processors. No information is sent to any server operated by the developer.

Where Your Data Lives

On your device. All habit, ritual, quest, oath, deed, and chronicle data is stored locally in your app's private container.
In your iCloud. If signed into iCloud on your Apple device, your data syncs to your personal, private iCloud database. This storage is managed by Apple and counts against your own iCloud quota. The developer has no access to it.

Third-Party Services

Areté integrates with the following Apple-provided services, each governed by Apple's own privacy policy:

CloudKit. Used for private iCloud sync of your chronicle.
StoreKit. Used to manage subscriptions and in-app purchases.
EventKit. Used, with your explicit permission, to add Quests to your Calendar.
User Notifications. Used to send ritual reminders you configure.

Permissions

Areté requests access to Notifications and Calendar only when you choose to use features that require them. You may revoke either permission at any time in iOS Settings.

Children

Areté is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy ever changes, the new version will be posted on this page with an updated date. Since Areté does not collect data, changes to this policy will typically be clarifications rather than new disclosures.

Contact

Questions about this policy may be sent to arete.app.support@gmail.com.