Privacy Policy

Skein keeps your stash, projects, and pattern PDFs on your device. We collect only anonymous usage and crash data — never your patterns or stash. Pattern import runs through your own authorized Ravelry connection.

This Privacy Policy is specific to Skein and explains what information the app handles and how. Your content is stored only on your device. For our company-wide policy, see the Pixel Fox Studios Privacy Policy.

Personal Information

Skein does not require an account. We only receive your name or email address if you choose to contact us for support.

Automatically Collected Information

• Device type and operating system version
• App version
• Anonymous usage statistics (see Analytics below)
• Anonymized crash reports and error logs (see Crash Reporting below)

Pattern PDFs you add are stored on your device. We do not upload or read your pattern library.

Skein collects anonymous, privacy-first analytics to understand how the app is used and to improve it. We cannot identify individual users from this data, and we do not track you across apps or websites.

• Feature usage patterns
• Screen navigation patterns

We collect anonymized crash reports and performance metrics to keep Skein stable and fast. This includes error logs, launch times, and technical diagnostics. All performance data is anonymized and is not linked to your identity.

Skein offers a subscription at $2.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Purchases are processed by Apple, and subscription status is managed through RevenueCat so your access works across your devices. We receive an anonymous purchase record (status and type) — never your payment details, which are handled entirely by Apple.

• Track you across apps or websites
• Sell or rent your personal information
• Use your data for advertising
• Collect advertising identifiers (IDFA)
• Collect precise location data or contacts

Skein relies on the following services. All maintain strong privacy standards; data you keep on your device or in your private iCloud is never shared with them beyond what is described here.

• On-device data: Kept until you delete it or remove the app. iCloud-synced data is retained in your own iCloud account.
• Analytics data: Retained for 13 months, then automatically deleted.
• Crash reports: Retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted.
• Purchase records: Retained as required for financial and tax records.

You have the right to:

• Access & portability: Your data lives on your device — you can view and export it directly in the app or through iOS.
• Deletion: Delete entries in the app, or remove the app to delete its on-device data.
• Opt-out: Contact us to opt out of any anonymous analytics.

If you are in the European Union (GDPR) or California (CCPA/CPRA), you have additional rights, including to object to or restrict processing and to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority. To exercise any right, contact hello@pixelfoxstudio.com.

We use appropriate technical safeguards, including HTTPS/TLS for any data in transit and on-device encryption provided by iOS. No system can be guaranteed 100% secure, but keeping your data on your device by default is our strongest protection.

Skein is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact hello@pixelfoxstudio.com.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy here and revise the "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice in the app where appropriate.

Questions about this policy or your privacy? Contact us:

• Email: hello@pixelfoxstudio.com
• Company: Pixel Fox Studios LLC
• Address: New York City, New York, United States