Xihe (羲和)

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 4, 2025

Last Updated: January 4, 2025

Important: We take your privacy seriously. The Xihe app does not collect, store, or share any of your personal information. This app is completely free, ad-free, and tracking-free.

1. About Xihe

Xihe is a poetry appreciation app designed to provide users with a beautiful display of classical Chinese poetry. The app randomly displays poems, allowing users to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

2. Information Collection and Use

We commit to not collecting any personal information from you, including but not limited to:

  • Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, etc.)
  • Device information (device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, etc.)
  • Location information
  • Usage data and analytics data
  • Any other personally sensitive information

3. Network Access

The Xihe app uses network connections to provide the following features:

  • Poetry Content Retrieval: The app fetches poetry content from a third-party poetry API service (https://hub.saintic.com/openservice/sentence/)
  • Offline Functionality: When the network is unavailable, the app automatically switches to the built-in local poetry library

Important: Network requests are only used to fetch poetry content and do not transmit any user personal information or device information.

4. Data Storage

The app stores the following content locally on your device:

  • Built-in poetry database (for offline use only)
  • Background image resources

All data is stored within the app sandbox, not shared with other apps, and will be automatically deleted when the app is uninstalled.

5. Third-Party Services

The Xihe app uses the following third-party services:

  • Poetry API Service: Open poetry interface provided by saintic.com

We are not responsible for the privacy policies of third-party services. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the relevant service providers.

6. Children's Privacy

The Xihe app is suitable for users of all ages, including children. We do not actively collect personal information from users of any age, including information from children under 13.

7. Permissions

The app may request the following permissions:

  • Network Access Permission: Used to fetch poetry content from the server
  • Storage Permission (if needed): Used to cache image resources to improve performance

All permissions are only used for core app functionality and not for any data collection purposes.

8. Data Security

Since we do not collect any user data, there is no risk of data breaches. All app operations are performed locally on your device.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and the "Last Updated" date will be updated. Significant changes will be communicated to users through in-app notifications or other appropriate means.

10. User Rights

Since we do not collect any personal data, you do not need to worry about data access, modification, or deletion. You can:

  • Use the app completely offline (using the built-in poetry library)
  • Uninstall the app at any time, and all local data will be automatically deleted
  • Revoke any app permissions in device settings

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

App Name: Xihe (羲和)

Email: [email protected]

GitHub: Project Homepage

We will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible (usually within 3 business days).

12. Applicable Law

This privacy policy is governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China. The interpretation, execution, and dispute resolution of this privacy policy are all subject to Chinese law.

Summary: Xihe is an app that fully respects user privacy. We do not collect, store, or share any user information. You can use it with confidence and enjoy the beauty of poetry.