Apple Sign In Privacy & Data Usage

📋 Overview

GigSchedule offers Apple Sign In as a convenient and secure way to create your account. Apple Sign In is completely optional - you can also sign up with email and password or Google.

We respect Apple's privacy-first approach and only request the minimum data necessary to create and manage your account.

🔍 What Data We Access

Specific Data Requested:

Name
Your first and last name to personalize your account
Email
Your email address for account creation and communication
User ID
Apple's unique identifier to link your Apple ID to your GigSchedule account

That's it. Literally.

Unlike traditional sign-ups that ask for your phone number, birthday, address, and more - Apple Sign In only shares what's necessary to create your account.

🎭 Hide My Email:

If you choose to "Hide My Email" when signing in with Apple, we'll receive a private relay email address instead of your real email. This works perfectly with GigSchedule - we'll use that relay address for all communications.

What we CANNOT and DO NOT access:

Your Apple ID password
Your iCloud data, photos, or files
Your Apple Calendar or Reminders
Your contacts or phone numbers
Your location or device information
Any other Apple services or personal data

❓ Why We Need This Information

1. Account Creation

Your email is used as your unique account identifier. Your name personalizes your dashboard and appears on client communications.

2. Future Sign-Ins

Apple's User ID links your Apple account to your GigSchedule account, allowing you to sign in securely with one tap in the future.

3. Important Communications

Your email address allows us to send you account notifications, booking updates, and important service announcements.

⚙️ How We Use Your Information

We use your Apple Sign In data ONLY to:

Create and maintain your GigSchedule account
Authenticate you when you sign in
Personalize your dashboard with your name
Send you booking confirmations and notifications (if enabled)
Communicate important account updates

What We DO NOT Do:

Never sell or share your Apple Sign In data with third parties
Never use it for advertising or marketing outside our service
Never contact you with spam or unsolicited messages
Never link your Apple ID to other services without permission
Never access any other Apple services or data

🔐 Data Storage & Security

What We Store:

Your name: Stored in our database to personalize your account
Your email: Stored for account identification and communication
Apple User ID: Encrypted and stored to link your Apple account

Security Measures:

All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
Apple User IDs stored with industry-standard encryption
No passwords stored (authentication handled by Apple)
Regular security audits and monitoring
Access logs maintained for security purposes

Data Retention:

Your Apple Sign In data is retained for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all data including your Apple User ID is permanently deleted within 30 days.

🎮 Your Control & Rights

✅ You Can:

Update your information: Change your name or email in Settings
Revoke access: Go to your Apple ID settings → Apps Using Apple ID → GigSchedule → Stop Using Apple ID
Delete your account: Settings → Account → Delete Account
Switch to email/password: Add a password in Settings to use email login instead
Request data export: Contact support for a copy of your data

What Happens When You Revoke Access:

You can no longer sign in with Apple
Your GigSchedule account remains active
Set a password to continue using email/password sign in
All your bookings and data remain safe

What Happens When You Delete Your Account:

All your data is permanently deleted within 30 days
This includes your name, email, and Apple User ID
All bookings, clients, and settings are removed
You can create a new account anytime

✓ Compliance & Standards

GigSchedule complies with:

Apple's Sign In Guidelines: Following best practices for privacy and security
GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
SOC 2 Type II: Security and availability standards (in progress)

Apple Privacy Commitment:

We respect Apple's privacy-first philosophy. We only request the minimum data necessary and never use your Apple Sign In data for purposes other than account management and service delivery.

📧 Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about how we use Apple Sign In data, or if you'd like to request data deletion or access, please contact us:

Email: privacy@gigschedule.com

Support: Contact Form

Privacy Policy: Full Privacy Policy

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 24 hours.