Privacy Policy

Last update: 17.05.2024

At Pouch Watch, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app. By accessing or using Pouch Watch, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

1.1 Personal Information:

  • Account details such as name and email address (if you provide them).
  • Payment information for subscription services (processed securely by third-party providers, if applicable).

1.2 Usage Data:

  • App activity, such as feature usage (e.g., pouch tracking, goal setting) and session duration.
  • Device information, including operating system, app version, and potentially IP address for analytics and troubleshooting.

1.3 Optional Data:

  • Data shared if you use features to connect with friends (e.g., progress sharing, if applicable).
  • Any feedback or communication you send to us.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, personalize, and improve the app's functionality and features.
  • Communicate with you about updates, features, and support requests.
  • Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience and develop new features.
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions (if applicable).
  • Ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions.

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following cases:

3.1 Service Providers:

  • Trusted third parties that assist with essential services like payment processing (if applicable), analytics (e.g., usage patterns), and app hosting/infrastructure.

3.2 Legal Compliance:

  • When required to comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect the rights, safety, and property of Pouch Watch, its users, or others.

3.3 Business Transfers:

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the terms of this policy.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access and Portability: Request access to or a copy of your personal data we hold.
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent for specific data uses where consent is the basis for processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at pouchwatch@gmail.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the app's services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or comply with legal obligations (e.g., financial record-keeping). Upon account deletion or when data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize your data unless required by law to retain it.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Pouch Watch (both the app and potentially associated web services) may use cookies or similar technologies (like local storage in the app) to:

  • Understand app/service usage and improve functionality.
  • Maintain user sessions and preferences.
  • Deliver a seamless and personalized experience.

You may be able to control cookie preferences through your device or browser settings.

8. Third-Party Links

The app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.

9. Children's Privacy

Pouch Watch is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 (or the applicable age of majority). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or operational reasons. We will notify you of significant updates (e.g., via email or in-app notification) and encourage you to review this document regularly. The "Last update" date at the top indicates when it was last revised.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: pouchwatch@gmail.com.

Thank you for using Pouch Watch!