Privacy policy

Effective October 9, 2026 · Define Me

This policy describes the Define Me dictionary and private-vault app. For privacy questions, contact definemesupport@gmail.com.

Your vault stays on your device

Define Me stores vault content in encrypted local files and uses Apple Keychain for encryption and authentication secrets. Photos, videos, documents, notes, contacts and login records you import or enter are not uploaded to a vault server by the app. Device authentication uses Apple’s authentication interfaces.

Storage or backups handled by your device, Apple or another service you choose are subject to that service’s settings and privacy practices.

Online dictionary searches

Dictionary lookups send the searched word to WordsAPI through RapidAPI using your device’s network connection. These services receive the search request and connection information, which can include your IP address. RapidAPI provides request logging and analytics; searches and request metadata may be retained by the providers. Their retention and handling are governed by their own policies. We do not promise that dictionary searches are anonymous or immediately discarded.

If you use the Secret Word lookup feature, that word is sent through the same dictionary service. Do not use a sensitive password or private identifier as your Secret Word. Recent searches and favorite words are stored locally by Define Me.

See RapidAPI’s privacy notice and request logging documentation. These services do not receive your vault files or vault code through dictionary lookups.

Camera, microphone and media

Camera access lets you capture photos and videos. Microphone access records sound with videos. Media selection imports the items you choose. Importing does not remove originals. If you choose to save an item to Apple Photos, it creates a copy outside Define Me.

Backups and exports

You choose where to save encrypted, password-protected backups and readable exports. Your chosen destination may be Apple or another storage service. Readable exports contain unencrypted content: protect those copies yourself. Define Me cannot recover a forgotten backup password.

Email and support

The current app does not provide account sign-in, automatic tutorial email delivery or emailed password resets. Local email preferences do not enable these services.

If you email support, we and our email provider receive your address and the information you send. We use support messages to answer questions and resolve issues, and retain them only as needed for support, security or applicable obligations. You may request deletion by emailing the support address. Do not send passwords, codes, vault files or identification documents with routine support requests.

Apple purchases

Where available, purchases are processed by Apple. Define Me reads Apple purchase and entitlement information to determine access. We do not receive your payment-card details. Apple handles billing under its own privacy practices.

Advertising and analytics

Define Me does not include advertising or a separate developer analytics SDK. Dictionary-service request logging is described above. This policy does not claim that third-party providers collect no data.

Deleting your data

Delete vault items within the app. Originals, backups and exports outside Define Me must be deleted separately. Removing the app removes its local app storage; Apple controls Keychain behavior, so uninstalling is not a guarantee that every Keychain record is removed. Save and verify a backup first if you want to keep your content.

Children and updates

Define Me is not designed as a children’s service. App Store age ratings describe available content and do not guarantee that every dictionary result is suitable for every child. If features or data practices change, we will update this policy and its effective date.

This support website

This website has no added advertising, analytics scripts or contact form. Hosting infrastructure may process connection information to deliver and protect the site. Clicking the email link opens your email app; information you send is handled as described under Email and support.