Last Updated: December 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to BreatheOut - Daily AntiStress ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and disclosure when you use our mobile application ("App") on iOS devices through the Apple App Store.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address (for Firebase Authentication)
- Profile Data: Name, profile picture, preferences, and settings
- Session Data: Breathing session records, duration, and statistics
- Progress Data: Completed cycles, streaks, achievements, and progress tracking
- Buddies Data: Breathing buddies selections and customizations
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, and session analytics
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
- Purchase History: Subscription purchases and transaction records (via Apple In-App Purchases)
- Crash Data: Error logs and crash reports (if applicable)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- App Functionality: To provide and maintain our services, including breathing exercises, session tracking, and progress monitoring
- Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
- Personalization: To customize your experience, including breathing buddies, preferences, and recommendations
- Analytics: To understand app usage patterns, improve features, and enhance user experience
- Subscription Management: To process in-app purchases, manage subscriptions, and handle billing
- Communication: To send important updates, notifications, and respond to your inquiries
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using:
- Firebase Authentication: For secure user authentication
- Cloud Firestore: For storing session data, progress, and user preferences
- Apple In-App Purchase: For secure subscription processing
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure connections (HTTPS), and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
5.1 Firebase (Google)
- Purpose: Authentication, data storage, and analytics
- Data Types: Email address, user ID, session data, usage analytics
- Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
5.2 Apple
- Purpose: In-app purchase processing and subscription management
- Data Types: Purchase history, transaction records
- Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party services (Firebase, Apple) necessary for app functionality
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection (where applicable)
8. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data, except where we are required to retain it for legal or operational purposes (e.g., purchase records for tax compliance).
- Account Data: Deleted immediately upon account deletion
- Anonymous Analytics: Retained for up to 30 days
- Purchase Records: Retained as required by law
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
12. Compliance
We comply with:
- GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation (EU)
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act (US)
- Apple App Store Guidelines: App Privacy requirements
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: realightua@gmail.com
We typically respond within 24-48 hours.