Privacy Policy for Pouch Count App
Effective Date: August 9, 2024
Update: September 26, 2024
1. Introduction PouchCount (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our nicotine pouch tracking app. By using our app, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
- Data We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
User Profile Information:
- Name, email address, country, and state (for US users)
- Avatar image (if provided)
Nicotine Usage Data:
- Pouch usage details (start time, end time, duration)
- Nicotine intake amounts
- Brand preferences and product details
Quit Plan Information:
- Quit plan details, including start and end dates, plan type, and stages
App Usage Statistics:
- Daily, weekly, and monthly usage patterns
- Streak information (current streak, longest streak)
Device Information:
- Device type and operating system version
- How We Use Your Data
In addition to the previously mentioned uses, we also use your data to:
- Calculate and display personalized statistics about your nicotine usage
- Generate leaderboards and compare your usage with other users (anonymized)
- Create and manage custom quit plans
- Track your progress towards reducing nicotine intake
- Provide personalized calculations based on your usage patterns
- Data Storage and Processing
We store your data securely in our database and may also cache some information locally on your device for improved performance. We periodically sync local data with our servers to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your data for as long as you maintain an active account. If you choose to delete your account, we will remove all personally identifiable information from our servers. However, we may retain anonymized aggregate data for analytical purposes.
- Third-Party Services
We use our own self hosted databases as our backend service to store and process your data. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
We use analytical tools and services to get insights to app performance, bug tracking, user engagement, and more. This data is used solely by us, and the data is not sold off or shared with other parties on behalf of us. These third parties may abide by a different set of policies which are out of our control.
- Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Request a copy of your data
- Delete your account and associated data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.
- Children’s Privacy
Our app is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
