Effective Date: April 20, 2025
1. Introduction
QuitBuddy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Your display name (optional)
- Smoking habits data (cigarettes per day, price per pack, quit date)
- Craving logs (intensity, triggers, notes)
- Feedback and support requests (name, email, message)
- Partner code for accountability pairing
Information Stored Locally:
- All personal data is stored locally on your device using iOS UserDefaults
- We do not maintain central servers that store your personal health data
3. How We Use Your Information
- To track your quit-smoking progress and calculate savings
- To log and analyze craving patterns
- To facilitate accountability partner connections
- To respond to your support requests and feedback
- To improve our app experience
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data may be shared only in the following circumstances:
- Accountability Partner: If you choose to connect with a partner, your craving logs may be shared with them based on your settings.
- Feedback Submissions: When you submit feedback through the Contact Support feature, your name, email, and message are sent to our support team via our secure feedback service.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. Your quit-smoking data is stored locally on your device and benefits from iOS built-in security features. Feedback submissions are transmitted over HTTPS.
6. Data Retention
Your data remains on your device until you delete it through the app's Settings (Reset All Data) or uninstall the app. Feedback submissions are retained as needed to address your inquiry.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data stored on your device
- Delete your data at any time via Settings > Reset All Data
- Withdraw consent for partner sharing at any time
- Contact us with any privacy-related questions
8. Children's Privacy
QuitBuddy is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.