Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use our app, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and profile preferences
• Wellness Data: Self-care goals, habit tracking, progress data, and completion records
• Usage Information: App interactions, feature usage, and session duration
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version, and unique device identifiers

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our app:

• Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
• Analytics data to improve app performance
• Crash reports and error logs
• Location data (only if you grant permission for location-based features)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide Services: Enable core app functionality, goal tracking, and progress monitoring
• Personalization: Customize your experience with relevant content and recommendations
• Communication: Send important updates, wellness tips, and promotional content (with your consent)
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance app features and user experience
• Support: Respond to your questions, concerns, and technical issues
• Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

3. Third-Party Services

Advertising (Google AdMob)

Our app uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect and use information about you to provide personalized ads. This includes:

• Device information and identifiers
• Usage data and app interactions
• Location data (if permission granted)
• Ad interaction data

You can control personalized advertising through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

Analytics

We use analytics services to understand how our app is used:

• Firebase Analytics: App usage, user behavior, and crash reporting
• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user interactions

Cloud Services

We use Firebase (Google Cloud) to:

• Store your account and wellness data securely
• Synchronize data across your devices
• Provide app authentication and security
• Send push notifications

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate the app
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Infrastructure: Using Google Cloud's secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure
• Regular Updates: Continuous security monitoring and updates

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Export your wellness data from the app
• Review what information we have collected

Correction and Updates

• Update your profile information
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Modify your privacy preferences

Deletion

• Delete your account and associated data
• Request removal of specific information
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Control and Limiting

• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Disable personalized advertising
• Limit data collection and processing

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe their child has provided information to us should contact us at privacy@takecareofyourselffirst.com.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States where our servers are located. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account
• Wellness Data: As long as your account is active
• Usage Data: Up to 2 years for analytics purposes
• Communication Records: Up to 3 years for support purposes

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will notify you through the app or email
• The updated policy will be posted on our website
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes

11. Contact Information

12. Regional Compliance

European Union (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights including:

• Right to object to processing
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
• Right to data portability

California (CCPA)

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Delete your personal information
• Equal service and price

This Privacy Policy is designed to be clear and comprehensive while ensuring your rights are protected. We regularly review and update our practices to maintain the highest standards of privacy protection.