Privacy Policy

Kiwi would never snoop on you without permission.

Last updated: May 4, 2026

Welcome to Kiwi & Friends, made with love by Sahtu Press, Inc. This Privacy Policy covers both the Kiwi & Friends website (this site) and the KiwiLights iOS app. We take your privacy seriously — Kiwi would never snoop on you without your permission. Below is what we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

1. Who We Are

The Kiwi & Friends website and the KiwiLights iOS app are both developed and published by Sahtu Press, Inc., an independent studio based in California. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us through the app (Settings → Contact Us) or at kiwithegreenkoala.com.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on which features you use, KiwiLights may collect or access the following:

a) Purchase Information

If you purchase KiwiLights Premium or a KiwiLights Plus subscription, transactions are handled entirely by Apple via StoreKit. We do not collect or store your payment details. We receive only confirmation of your purchase status to unlock premium features.

b) Usage Data

To improve the app and understand how features are used, KiwiLights sends anonymized usage data to our secure servers. This data is keyed to a randomly generated device token — not your name, Apple ID, or any personally identifiable information. The token is generated on first launch and stored in your device's Keychain.

We collect the following data points per device: subscription tier (Free, Plus, or Premium), selected character, feature usage counters, paywall encounters, first registered date, and last active date. None of this data can be used to identify you personally. We do not collect your name, email address, IP address, or any Apple account information.

c) Newsletter & Email

If you subscribe to our newsletter via this website, we collect your email address for the sole purpose of sending you updates about Kiwi & Friends — new stories, character spotlights, and app news. We do not share your email with third parties or use it for advertising. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send.

d) Music Services

KiwiLights includes an optional music player that can connect to Apple Music or Spotify. This integration is off by default and can be enabled or disabled at any time in the app's Settings. When connected, those services are governed by their own privacy policies. KiwiLights only requests playback control permissions and does not store your music library data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above solely to: operate and improve the features of KiwiLights; verify and manage your premium purchase status; send you newsletter updates you've opted into; and understand how users engage with the app to guide future development.

We do not sell your data. We do not use your data for advertising. Our products are ad-free.

4. Third-Party Services

KiwiLights integrates with the following third-party services. Each has their own privacy policy:

For information about the creative tools used to produce music, voice, and other content within KiwiLights — none of which are called at runtime — see our Credits & Acknowledgments page.

5. Data Retention

Anonymized usage data is stored on our servers and associated with your device's anonymous token. On-device preferences are stored locally using iOS standard storage. You can clear local data at any time by deleting the app. To request deletion of your anonymous server-side data or your newsletter email, please contact us directly.

6. Children's Privacy

KiwiLights is designed for young children ages 4–9, with parents as the primary purchasers. We take children's privacy seriously and have built the app to collect no personal information from any user — child or adult.

The app does not ask for a name, age, email address, or any other identifying information. There are no user accounts and no profiles. The only identifier used is an anonymous, randomly generated device token stored in your device's Keychain (see Section 2b). This token cannot be linked to any individual and is not shared with third parties for advertising or tracking.

KiwiLights does not include any chatbot, live AI, or conversational feature. Yooka — the bedtime bot Kiwi built in the app's story — speaks using pre-recorded audio bundled with the app, not through any AI service or live network connection. Although Yooka is a "bot" within the story, there is no live AI behind the character — Yooka simply plays the appropriate pre-recorded clip for the moment. The app does not request microphone access. No child voice or text input is collected, transmitted, or processed.

Because KiwiLights does not collect personal information as defined under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), parental consent requirements under COPPA do not apply. If you believe any personal information has been inadvertently collected from a child, please contact us and we will promptly address it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Since we store minimal personal data, most of it can be cleared simply by deleting the app. For newsletter unsubscribes or any other data requests, please contact us directly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, particularly as KiwiLights adds new features. We will notify users of significant changes via an in-app notice or an app update. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.

9. Contact Us

Have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Kiwi handles your data? We'd love to hear from you — Kiwi is very approachable. Contact us through the app (Settings → Contact Us) or visit kiwithegreenkoala.com.