Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 5 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Quit Clock ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account with Quit Clock, we collect your email address and username to create and secure your account. If you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive basic profile information from those services.

1.2 Health and Habit Data

Sensitive Information: Quit Clock collects information about the substances or habits you're tracking, including:

• Start dates and times for quitting
• Streak history and progress data
• Milestone achievements and badges earned
• Relapse events (when you reset your timer)
• Custom habit names and tracking preferences

Note: This data is considered sensitive health information under various privacy laws. We handle it with extra security measures.

1.3 Subscription and Payment Information

When you purchase a Quit Clock Premium subscription:

• We receive confirmation of your subscription status from Apple
• We do NOT receive your payment information (Apple handles all payments)
• We store your subscription expiration date and status

1.4 Usage Data and Analytics

We collect information about how you use Quit Clock, including:

• App features you use most frequently
• Time spent in the app
• Device information (type, operating system version)
• App crash reports and performance data
• AI chat interactions (for improving our coaching service)

1.5 Community Content

If you use our community features, we collect:

• Posts and messages you share in community chats
• Username and profile information
• Substance categories you participate in

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 To Provide Core Services

• Track your quitting progress and streaks
• Sync your data across devices
• Send milestone notifications and motivational messages
• Provide AI coaching and personalized insights
• Manage your subscription and premium features

2.2 To Improve Our Services

• Analyze usage patterns to improve app features
• Fix bugs and optimize performance
• Develop new features based on user needs
• Train and improve our AI coaching algorithms (using anonymized data)

2.3 To Communicate With You

• Send important service-related notifications
• Provide customer support
• Send motivational messages and milestone celebrations
• Notify you about app updates (optional)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using:

• Firebase (Google Cloud Platform): For user accounts, habit data, and sync
• Local Device Storage: For offline functionality
• Encrypted Backups: All sensitive data is encrypted at rest

3.2 Security Measures

We implement multiple security measures:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive health data
• Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and permission systems
• Data anonymization for analytics

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Service Providers

We share data with these trusted service providers:

• Google Firebase: For authentication, data storage, and analytics
• Apple: For subscription management and payment processing
• Google AdMob: For showing reward ads (only if you choose to watch ads)

Important: These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we request.

4.2 What We Do NOT Do

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Share your sensitive health data with advertisers
• Use your data for purposes unrelated to our service
• Allow third parties to use your data for their own purposes

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to:

• Comply with a legal obligation
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
• Protect the personal safety of users

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access all your personal data stored in our systems
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

5.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

You can exercise these rights by:

• Using in-app settings to manage your data
• Emailing us at d.cristolovean@outlook.com
• Requesting account deletion through the app

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your data:

• While you have an active account: We keep all your data
• After account deletion: We delete all personal data within 30 days
• Anonymized data: We may retain anonymized usage data indefinitely

6. Children's Privacy

Quit Clock is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Our services are hosted in the United States and Canada. If you are accessing our App from outside these countries, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in our facilities. By using our App, you consent to this transfer.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• Access your personal information in a portable format
• Request deletion of your personal information

To exercise these rights, email us at d.cristolovean@outlook.com.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We will also notify you via in-app notification or email for significant changes that affect how we handle your personal data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: d.cristolovean@outlook.com

Data Protection Officer: Daniel Cristolovean