SKIES Mobile is built with privacy by design. We believe in transparency and your right to understand exactly how your data is handled.

Our Privacy Commitment

SKIES Mobile is a client-side app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that acts as a secure bridge between you and your organization’s data. We collect only essential data for core functionality and never monetize your information.

What the App Collects

Authentication Data

  • Microsoft Account Information: Used for sign-in and authentication
  • Access Tokens: Stored locally on your device in the secure keychain
  • User Profile: Basic profile information from your organization’s directory

Storage: All authentication data is stored locally on your device using iOS Secure Keychain.

Content You Create

  • Posts: News and updates you share with your organization
  • Comments: Discussions and replies on posts and activities
  • Activities: Events and activities you create or register for
  • Bookmarks: Posts and activities you save for later

Storage: Shared with your organization through Microsoft APIs. Cached locally for offline access.

Technical Data

  • Diagnostic Logs: Error reports and performance metrics
  • Cache Data: Offline copies of posts, activities, and user profiles
  • App Settings: Your preferences for theme, notifications, and display options

Storage: Stored locally on your device only. Never transmitted to external servers.

iCloud Sync (Optional)

When you enable iCloud Sync:

  • Settings and preferences
  • Bookmarks for posts and activities
  • Reading history (Only IDs, not content)

Storage: All data is encrypted before being stored in iCloud using Apple’s end-to-end encryption.

What We Don’t Do

We Don’t Store Your Data on External Servers

All data is either:

  • Stored locally on your device
  • Accessed directly from your organization’s Microsoft services
  • Synced via iCloud (if enabled, with encryption)

We don’t operate any backend servers that store your content or personal information.

Data Security

Security Features

  • Jailbreak Detection: Enhanced security checks (35+ detection methods)
  • Certificate Pinning: Protection against man-in-the-middle attacks
  • Token Security: Automatic token refresh and expiration

Data Retention

Manual Control

You can manually clear cache at any time:

  • Settings → Storage → Clear All Cache Data
  • This removes all locally stored content
  • Your account remains signed in

Third-Party Services

Microsoft Services

SKIES Mobile integrates with:

  • Microsoft Authentication Library (MSAL): For secure sign-in
  • Your Organization’s API: For posts, activities, and content

These services are governed by Microsoft’s Privacy Policy.

Apple Services

When you enable iCloud Sync:

  • Data synced via iCloud is governed by Apple’s Privacy Policy
  • All data is encrypted end-to-end
  • Apple cannot access your synced content

Last Updated: October 2025 Version: 1.0