# WaterPulse Privacy Policy
**Last Updated: December 18, 2024**
## Introduction
Welcome to WaterPulse ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have complete control over your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how WaterPulse handles your information when you use our mobile application.
## Information We Collect
### Personal Information You Provide
When you use WaterPulse, you may provide the following information:
**During Onboarding:**
- Weight (in kilograms)
- Age
- Sex (Male/Female)
- Activity Level (Sedentary/Moderate/Active)
**During App Usage:**
- Water intake logs (amount and drink type)
- Hydration goals and preferences
- Notification preferences and timing
- App usage patterns and settings
### Automatically Collected Information
WaterPulse does **NOT** automatically collect any personal information, usage analytics, crash reports, or device identifiers. We do not use any third-party analytics services or tracking technologies.
## How We Use Your Information
All information you provide to WaterPulse is used exclusively to:
1. **Calculate Your Daily Hydration Goals:** Using scientific formulas based on your weight, age, sex, and activity level
2. **Track Your Progress:** Recording your daily water intake and progress toward your goals
3. **Send Smart Notifications:** Providing personalized reminders based on your preferences and progress
4. **Display Your History:** Showing your hydration patterns in calendar and chart formats
5. **Customize Your Experience:** Personalizing the app interface and settings to your preferences
## Data Storage and Security
### Local Storage Only
**All your personal information and hydration data is stored exclusively on your device.** WaterPulse does not:
- Upload your data to external servers
- Share your information with third parties
- Sync your data to cloud services
- Transmit your personal information over the internet
### Data Security
Your data is protected by:
- iOS built-in security features and encryption
- App sandboxing that prevents other apps from accessing your data
- No network transmission of personal information
- Local database encryption through iOS data protection
## Data Sharing and Disclosure
**WaterPulse does not share, sell, rent, or otherwise disclose your personal information to any third parties.** Since all data is stored locally on your device, there is no data sharing with:
- Advertising networks
- Analytics companies
- Marketing platforms
- Social media networks
- Government agencies (unless legally required and technically possible)
## Your Privacy Rights and Controls
You have complete control over your data:
### Access and Portability
- View all your data within the app's History and Settings sections
- Export your data through the app's export feature (if implemented)
- Your data remains accessible as long as the app is installed
### Modification and Deletion
- Update your profile information at any time in Settings
- Delete individual water entries from your history
- Completely remove all data by deleting the app from your device
### Notification Controls
- Enable or disable notifications entirely
- Customize notification timing and frequency
- Control notification content and actions
## Data Retention
- Your data is retained only as long as the app is installed on your device
- Deleting the app permanently removes all associated data
- No data backups are created outside your device
- You can manually clear your data history within the app
## Children's Privacy
WaterPulse is rated 4+ and is safe for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since all data is stored locally on the user's device, parents maintain complete control over their children's data by controlling device access.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
- Significant changes will be communicated through app updates
- Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance
- You can always review the current policy at [your website URL]
## International Users
WaterPulse is designed to comply with privacy regulations worldwide, including:
- **GDPR (European Union):** All data processing occurs locally on your device
- **CCPA (California):** No personal information is sold or shared
- **PIPEDA (Canada):** Minimal data collection with explicit user control
- **Other Jurisdictions:** Local storage ensures compliance with most privacy laws
## Technical Information
### iOS Permissions
WaterPulse may request the following iOS permissions:
- **Notifications:** To send hydration reminders (optional)
- **No other permissions are required or requested**
### Third-Party Services
WaterPulse does **NOT** use any third-party services that could access your data:
- No analytics services (Google Analytics, Firebase, etc.)
- No crash reporting services
- No advertising networks
- No social media integrations
- No cloud storage services
## Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or WaterPulse's privacy practices, please contact us:
**Email:** hakanugras422@gmail.com
**Response Time:** We aim to respond within 48 hours
## Transparency Report
As of the last update of this policy:
- **Data Breaches:** Zero (impossible due to local-only storage)
- **Government Requests:** Zero received
- **Third-Party Data Requests:** Zero (no data sharing capabilities)
- **User Data Deletions:** Handled automatically via app deletion
## Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal information is:
- **Legitimate Interest:** Providing core app functionality
- **Consent:** When you choose to enable optional features like notifications
- **Contract:** Fulfilling our service agreement when you use the app
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by adjusting app settings or deleting the app.
## App Store Privacy Practices
This app follows Apple's App Store privacy requirements:
- **App Privacy Labels:** Accurately reflect "Data Not Collected"
- **Data Collection Survey:** Confirms no data collection practices
- **Privacy Manifest:** Documents local-only data usage (if required)
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**Summary:** WaterPulse is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. Your personal information never leaves your device, giving you complete control over your hydration data. We believe that your health information is deeply personal and should remain private to you.
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*This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the WaterPulse mobile application.*