diff --git a/app.config.js b/app.config.js
index c8595b1067..2b3e4d50dd 100644
--- a/app.config.js
+++ b/app.config.js
@@ -65,8 +65,6 @@ module.exports = function (_config) {
           NSPhotoLibraryUsageDescription:
             'Used for profile pictures, posts, and other kinds of content',
           CFBundleSpokenName: 'Blue Sky',
-          contactsPermission:
-            'Your contacts will be securely uploaded to $(PRODUCT_NAME)’s servers to help you find friends who are on $(PRODUCT_NAME).',
           CFBundleLocalizations: [
             'en',
             'an',
@@ -390,6 +388,13 @@ module.exports = function (_config) {
         ],
         ['expo-screen-orientation', {initialOrientation: 'PORTRAIT_UP'}],
         ['expo-location'],
+        [
+          'expo-contacts',
+          {
+            contactsPermission:
+              'I agree to allow Bluesky to use my contacts for friend discovery until I opt out.',
+          },
+        ],
       ].filter(Boolean),
       extra: {
         eas: {