privacy-policy

TL;DR — The short version


1. Who we are

Somnio is operated by:

Dan Reutchi Romania

Contact: support@somnio.app


2. What data Somnio processes

All processing happens locally on your iPhone. We never receive a copy.

Data type Source Where it’s stored Used for
Audio recordings (segments of snoring, talking, etc.) iPhone microphone App sandbox on this iPhone only Categorizing your sleep sounds
Motion data (accelerometer magnitude) iPhone motion sensors App sandbox on this iPhone only Detecting movement during sleep
Sleep schedule (bedtime, wake-up time) Entered by you App sandbox on this iPhone only Configuring alarms
Alarm templates (sound, volume, snooze) Configured by you App sandbox on this iPhone only Triggering alarms
Optional HealthKit sleep data Apple Health / HealthKit, with your explicit consent Apple Health (managed by iOS) Enriching sleep analysis

3. Permissions Somnio asks for

Somnio requests the following iOS permissions. Each can be revoked at any time in iPhone Settings → Somnio.

Microphone

Required to record sleep sounds. Recordings remain on your iPhone and are stored only within the app’s sandbox.

Motion & Fitness

Required to detect movement patterns during sleep and improve sleep analysis.

Apple Health / HealthKit (Optional)

Only requested if you choose to read or write sleep-related data through HealthKit. The app remains functional if permission is denied.

Notifications

Required for alarms and sleep reminders to work reliably.


4. What we do NOT collect

Somnio does not collect:

Apple may collect certain aggregated diagnostics or analytics information if you enable those features in iOS. Somnio does not receive or access that information.


5. Network communication

Somnio does not operate any backend servers.

The app functions entirely on-device and does not upload audio recordings, motion data, sleep statistics, alarm settings, or user preferences to any remote infrastructure.


6. Third-party software

Somnio includes the following open-source libraries:

ConfettiSwiftUI

MIT-licensed library used to display celebration animations during onboarding and milestone achievements.

DSWaveformImage

MIT-licensed library used to generate waveform visualizations for audio recordings.

Both libraries run entirely on-device and do not transmit any information outside your iPhone.


7. How long Somnio keeps your data

Your data remains on your device for as long as you choose.

You have full control over retention:


8. Children’s privacy

Somnio is rated 4+ on the App Store but is intended for individuals who want to monitor and improve their sleep.

Because Somnio does not collect personal information and does not transmit data off-device, we do not knowingly collect information from children or adults of any age.


9. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

Because all data remains on your device, you exercise your rights directly through the app.

Right of Access

All data stored by Somnio is visible directly on your device.

Right to Deletion

You may delete your data at any time through Settings → Delete All Data or by uninstalling the app.

Right to Portability

You may export or share recordings using standard iOS sharing functionality.

Right to Rectification

You may edit alarm templates, schedules, and preferences at any time.

Right to Object or Opt Out

You may stop using the app and remove all data by uninstalling it.

If you believe Somnio has processed data outside your device, please contact us at support@somnio.app.


10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page and reflected in the Last updated date above.

If Somnio ever introduces optional cloud-based features or any new form of data processing, you will be informed and asked to provide any required consent before such functionality becomes active.


11. Contact

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:

support@somnio.app

We aim to respond within 7 business days.


This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. If you require legal certainty for a specific jurisdiction, consider consulting a qualified legal professional.