Data Export & Deletion

What data is stored?

Buy Me Later stores the product pause information you choose to add, such as product names, prices, optional links, optional store names, optional notes or reasons, optional photos, pause dates, reflection answers, decisions, purchase status, settings, and local stats.

Where is my data stored?

In the current MVP, app data is stored locally on your device. Buy Me Later does not operate a backend for product data in the MVP.

Can I export my data?

Yes. The app allows or is intended to allow export of local app data as a JSON file.

What is included in export?

The JSON export may include settings, items, prices, product links if added, stores, reasons or notes, pause dates, decisions, reflection answers, purchase prices, stats summary, and monetization summary such as free attempts used and Premium state.

Are photos included?

No. Product photo files are not included in the current JSON export. The export may indicate whether a photo exists for an item.

What happens when I delete local data?

Deleting local data is intended to delete local products, pauses, product photos, decisions, reflections, stats, and local notifications from this device.

Does deleting local data cancel Premium?

No. Deleting local app data does not cancel an Apple subscription, does not remove a StoreKit purchase entitlement, and does not affect purchases associated with your Apple Account.

Does deleting local data reset free attempts?

No. Used free pause attempts are not intended to reset when local data is deleted. not clear monetization_state.

Can I restore purchases?

Yes. Use Restore Purchases in the app to restore eligible purchases associated with the Apple Account used for purchase.

What happens if I reinstall the app?

You may be able to restore eligible purchases through Apple. Local product history may not be restored unless you previously exported it, imported it where available, or a future backup feature is added.