Privacy Policy for Pouch Buddy

Effective Date: August 22, 2024

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our mobile app.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Data: Name, email address, and phone number
• Non-Personal Data: Google advertising identifiers for ad optimization and app improvement
• Nicotine Consumption Data: Information about your usage habits to help track and manage consumption
• User Contact Data: Contact information from your device to identify connections already using the app. This data is not stored in plain text and is not used for communications.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect your information to:

• Enable you to use the Pouch Buddy app effectively
• Improve the app's functionality and optimize advertising efforts
• Track your nicotine consumption to provide personalized insights and recommendations
• Manage user accounts, log events, and monitor app usage using Google Firebase
• Report and analyze app crashes using Sentry to enhance stability and performance
• Check if any of your contacts are using the app to enhance your experience, without storing contact data in plain text or using it for unsolicited communications

3. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

4. User Rights

You have the following rights concerning your data:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data
• Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to certain legal obligations
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format
• Objection to Processing: Object to how we use your data, including for direct marketing purposes
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@pouchbuddy.app.

5. Consent

By using our app, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us. However, please note that withdrawing consent may affect your ability to use some features of the app.

6. Security Measures

We use a variety of security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. While we strive to protect your data, no security system is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

We do not share your data with any third parties except for the services necessary to operate and improve our app, such as:

• Google Firebase: Used for managing user accounts, logging events, and monitoring app usage. Google Firebase Privacy Policy
• Sentry: Used for reporting and analyzing app crashes. Sentry Privacy Policy

These third-party services may process your data in accordance with their privacy policies.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our servers are located. We take steps to ensure that your data is adequately protected in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and optimize our services. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that doing so may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

10. Legal Basis for Processing

For users in the European Union (EU), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where you have given explicit consent for data processing
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our app and ensuring its security

11. Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law. We will take all necessary steps to mitigate the breach and prevent future occurrences.

12. Opt-Out Options

You may opt out of certain data collection practices or communications, such as personalized ads, by adjusting your settings within the app or contacting us directly. Please note that opting out may limit some features of the app.

13. Children's Privacy

Pouch Buddy does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected data from a child, we will promptly delete that information.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify you via email. Your continued use of our app and website following any updates indicates your acceptance of the changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@pouchbuddy.app.