Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Christopher Bouquet (“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information in connection with FiveByFive, a word puzzle app for iOS and iPadOS, and its related support website at https://chrisb-apps.github.io/fivebyfive/.
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at chrisb.apps@icloud.com.
Summary
- FiveByFive does not require an account.
- The app does not ask for your name, email address, or other contact information.
- We do not sell your personal information.
- We do not use advertising, analytics, or cross-app tracking in the app.
- We receive personal information only if you choose to contact us by email (including through the in-app feedback link) or through the optional website contact form.
Information the App Collects and Stores
FiveByFive stores the following information on your device, and may sync it through Apple iCloud Key-Value storage if iCloud is enabled on your device:
- Game progress, such as your current level and completed levels
- Timer results, best times, and streaks
- App settings, such as timer mode, background style, and effects intensity
- Whether the full game has been unlocked
- Whether you have completed onboarding
This information is used to operate the app, save your progress, and optionally sync progress across your devices. We do not operate our own servers to store this information, and we cannot identify you from this data on our systems.
You can delete in-app progress at any time using Settings → Reset All Progress. Uninstalling the app removes local data from your device. Data stored in iCloud is managed through your Apple Account and iCloud settings.
In-App Purchases
FiveByFive offers a one-time in-app purchase to unlock all puzzle levels after the first 10 free levels. There is no subscription.
Purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store using StoreKit. We do not receive or store your payment card information. Apple may collect and process purchase-related information according to Apple’s Privacy Policy.
You can restore purchases through the app using your Apple Account.
Contacting Us
In-app feedback
The app includes a Send Feedback option that opens your email app with a pre-filled subject line and app version information. The app does not collect, store, or transmit your message.
If you choose to send the email, we receive the information included in that message, such as your email address and any personal information you choose to include. We use that information only to read and respond to your message.
Website contact form
Our website includes an optional contact form. If you choose to submit it, we collect the information you provide, such as:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message
We use this information only to read and respond to your inquiry.
Form submissions are processed by Formspree and delivered to us by email. Formspree’s privacy policy is available at https://formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy/.
Contacting us is optional. You can use FiveByFive without contacting us or visiting the website.
Website Hosting
Our website is hosted on GitHub Pages. GitHub may process standard website access logs as part of providing hosting services. GitHub’s privacy statement is available at https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies/github-general-privacy-statement.
Contact form submissions are processed by Formspree, not by GitHub Pages.
App Store Review Prompt
The app may ask you to rate or review FiveByFive using Apple’s standard in-app review prompt. This is controlled by Apple and is optional.
How We Use Information
We use information only for the following purposes:
- App functionality: operating the game, saving progress, and applying settings
- Sync and backup: optional iCloud sync across your devices
- Purchases: managing access to the full game through Apple’s App Store
- Customer support: responding to emails or website contact form messages you choose to send us
We do not use your information for advertising, marketing profiles, or cross-app tracking.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We share information only with service providers that help us operate the app or website:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Apple | In-app purchases, optional iCloud sync, and App Store review prompts |
| Formspree | Processing optional website contact form submissions |
| GitHub Pages | Hosting the website |
Data Retention
Retention depends on the feature involved:
- App data: kept on your device and, if enabled, in your iCloud account until you reset progress, delete the app, or remove the data through iCloud
- Purchase records: managed by Apple through your Apple Account
- Emails and contact form submissions: kept only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, then deleted when no longer needed
Your Choices and Rights
Because FiveByFive does not use accounts, many requests can be handled directly by you:
- Delete app progress: use Settings → Reset All Progress in the app
- Remove local app data: delete the app from your device
- Manage iCloud data: use your Apple Account and iCloud settings
- Manage purchases: use your Apple Account and App Store purchase settings
You may also contact us at chrisb.apps@icloud.com to request deletion of information you sent us by email or through the website contact form.
International Data Transfers
If you use the app or website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate, including Apple, Formspree, and GitHub.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and change the “Last updated” date above.
Contact Us
Christopher Bouquet
Email: chrisb.apps@icloud.com
Website: https://chrisb-apps.github.io/fivebyfive/