Privacy Policy¶
Last updated: June 20, 2025
Short version
Restricted Section stores everything on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or share your personal data. The only network requests the app makes are ISBN lookups to fetch book metadata — no personal information is included.
Who we are¶
Restricted Section is an iOS app developed by TheWinterShadow. Questions about this policy? Email contact@thewintershadow.com.
Data we do not collect¶
We do not collect, store, or transmit:
- Your name, email address, or any account information
- Your location
- Your book catalog or reading history
- Device identifiers or advertising IDs
- Analytics or crash data
- Camera images or video
Data stored on your device¶
Your book catalog — including titles, authors, cover images, reading status, ratings, and notes — is stored locally on your iPhone using Apple's SwiftData framework. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us.
If you delete the app, all data is permanently deleted with it.
Network requests¶
When you scan or manually enter a book's ISBN, the app sends that ISBN to one of the following services to retrieve book metadata (title, author, cover image):
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Books API | Primary ISBN lookup | Google Privacy Policy |
| Open Library (Internet Archive) | Fallback ISBN lookup | Internet Archive Terms |
| Open Library CDN | Cover image delivery | Same as above |
These requests contain only the ISBN number. No personal information, device identifiers, or account data are included.
No other network requests are made.
Camera access¶
The app requests camera access solely to scan barcodes. Camera input is processed on-device in real time using Apple's VisionKit framework. No images or video are recorded, stored, or transmitted.
Children's privacy¶
Restricted Section does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13.
Third-party services¶
Restricted Section does not include any third-party SDKs, analytics tools, advertising frameworks, or social media integrations.
Changes to this policy¶
If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this URL with a new effective date. Significant changes will also be noted in the app's release notes.
Contact¶
Questions or concerns? Email contact@thewintershadow.com.