Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

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

1.1 Personal Information

1.2 Account Information

• Firebase User ID: Unique identifier for your account
• Account type: Anonymous guest or Google-authenticated user
• Account creation date: For service provision and analytics

1.3 Usage and Activity Data

• Selected goals and preferences
• Feature engagement (affirmations viewed, meditations completed, etc.)
• Progress tracking data (completion streaks, daily activity logs)
• Bookmarked content (affirmations, book lessons, meditations)
• Notification preferences and scheduled reminder times
• Session duration and app interaction patterns

1.4 Device and Technical Data

• Device type and model
• Operating system and version
• App version
• IP address (anonymized for analytics)
• General location (country/region level, derived from IP)
• Device identifiers (IDFV for analytics; IDFA only with your consent)
• Push notification tokens (APNs and FCM)

1.5 User-Generated Content

• Vision board images (uploaded or AI-generated)
• Custom goals and affirmations
• Community posts and shared content
• Chat interactions with AI features

1.6 Health and Wellness Data

• Water intake logs (amount, type, timestamps)
• Breathing exercise sessions (duration, type, completion)
• Meditation sessions (duration, type, completion)
• Mood and wellness preferences
• Daily wellness progress and streaks

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

• Personalize your app experience, including affirmations, meditations, and book recommendations
• Track your progress across features (streaks, completions, goals)
• Sync your data across devices when signed in
• Deliver scheduled notifications and reminders

2.2 Personalization and AI Features

• Generate personalized AI responses using OpenAI services
• Create custom affirmations and goal suggestions
• Recommend content based on your preferences and activity
• Generate vision board images based on your descriptions

2.3 Communication

• Send daily motivational reminders (with your consent)
• Notify you of feature updates and new content
• Respond to support inquiries

2.4 Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze feature usage to improve the app
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Understand user preferences to develop new features
• Measure the effectiveness of app features

2.5 Legal and Safety

• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Ensure community safety

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions requiring a legal basis, we process your data based on:

Your consent can be withdrawn at any time through the app settings or by contacting us. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

4. Feature-Specific Data Collection

4.1 Affirmations Feature

Data Collected:

• Selected affirmation categories and subcategories
• Viewed and bookmarked affirmations
• Voice gender preference (male/female narrator)
• Notification schedule for affirmation reminders
• Playback position and completion status

Purpose: Deliver personalized affirmations, prevent repetition, track engagement.

4.2 Meditation Feature

Data Collected:

• Selected meditation categories
• Session duration and completion status
• Playback position (for resume functionality)
• Meditation streak data
• Favorited meditations
• Voice preference

Purpose: Provide personalized meditation experiences, track wellness progress, maintain streaks.

4.3 Breathing Exercises Feature

Data Collected:

• Exercise type and difficulty selection
• Session duration and completion
• Daily progress and streak data
• Category preferences

Purpose: Guide breathing exercises, track wellness habits.

Note: Breathing exercise data may be considered health-related data in certain jurisdictions. See Section 5.

4.4 Book Lessons Feature

Data Collected:

• Book and lesson selections
• Reading/listening progress
• Bookmarked lessons
• Category preferences
• Voice preference for narration
• AI chat interactions about book content

Purpose: Deliver educational content, personalize recommendations, enable AI-powered book discussions.

4.5 Vision Board Feature

Data Collected:

• User-uploaded images from camera or photo library
• AI-generated images based on your descriptions
• Goal and vision text descriptions
• Visualization frequency and timestamps

Permissions Required:

• Camera access (optional, for taking photos)
• Photo library access (optional, for selecting images)

Purpose: Create and store personalized vision boards, generate AI images.

4.6 Goal Tracking Feature

Data Collected:

• User-defined goals
• Daily progress across all features
• Achievement milestones
• Activity timestamps

Purpose: Track overall wellness journey, provide progress insights.

4.7 Water Tracking Feature

Data Collected:

• Water intake amounts and timestamps
• Drink types and hydration coefficients
• Daily goals and achievements
• Hydration streaks
• Reminder preferences and quiet hours

Purpose: Track hydration habits, send reminders, maintain streaks.

Note: This is health-related data. See Section 5.

4.8 Notifications Feature

Data Collected:

• APNs device token
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token
• Notification preferences per feature
• Scheduled reminder times
• Quiet hours configuration

Purpose: Deliver push notifications and scheduled reminders.

5. Health and Wellness Data

Champ collects certain data that may be classified as health or wellness information under various privacy laws:

5.1 Types of Health-Related Data

• Water intake logs: Daily hydration tracking
• Breathing exercises: Session data related to respiratory wellness
• Meditation sessions: Mental wellness activity tracking
• Mood indicators: Wellness preferences and patterns

5.2 How We Handle Health Data

• Health data is processed only with your explicit consent
• We do not share identifiable health data with third parties for their own purposes
• Health data is stored securely in Firebase with encryption
• You can delete your health data at any time through the app or by contacting us

5.3 Health Data Disclaimer

The wellness tracking features in Champ are for general wellness and motivational purposes only. They are not medical devices and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.

5.4 Your Control Over Health Data

• You can disable individual wellness features at any time
• You can request deletion of all health-related data
• You can export your health data upon request

6. AI-Generated Content

Champ uses artificial intelligence to enhance your experience:

6.1 AI Services Used

• OpenAI GPT: For generating personalized affirmations, book recommendations, goal suggestions, and chat responses
• OpenAI DALL-E: For generating vision board images based on your descriptions

6.2 Data Sent to AI Services

When you use AI features, we send the following to OpenAI:

• Your prompts and requests
• Relevant context (selected categories, preferences)
• We do NOT send: Your name, email, or other personal identifiers

6.3 AI Data Retention

• We use OpenAI's API with data retention controls
• Your prompts are processed in real-time and are not stored by OpenAI for training purposes under our API agreement
• AI-generated responses are stored in your account for your continued access

6.4 AI Content Disclaimer

AI-generated content (affirmations, book summaries, recommendations, images) is created algorithmically and may not always be accurate, complete, or suitable for your specific situation. This content is intended for motivational and educational purposes only and should not be treated as:

• Medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice
• Legal or financial advice
• Professional guidance of any kind
• Factually verified information

You are responsible for evaluating the appropriateness of AI-generated content for your personal use.

7. Book Lessons and Educational Content

7.1 Nature of Book Content

Champ provides AI-generated educational summaries and lessons inspired by published books. This content:

• Is original AI-generated educational material
• Is designed to inspire users to read the original works
• Includes full attribution to original authors and publishers
• Provides links to purchase original books (where available)

7.2 Educational Purpose

Our book lessons are created under fair use principles for educational commentary and are intended to:

• Summarize key concepts for personal learning
• Inspire further reading of original works
• Provide actionable insights for self-improvement

7.3 User Restrictions

Book lesson content is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

• Reproduce or redistribute summaries
• Use content for commercial purposes
• Claim authorship of AI-generated summaries

7.4 Copyright Respect

We respect intellectual property rights. If you are a rights holder with concerns about specific content, please contact us at bestimobileapp@gmail.com, and we will promptly address your concerns.

7.5 Disclaimer

Book summaries are AI interpretations intended to complement, not replace, the original works. We encourage users to purchase and read the full original books for comprehensive understanding. Summaries may not capture all nuances of the original text.

8. Community and Social Features

8.1 Public Content Sharing

When you share content to the Community feature:

• Your display name and profile photo will be visible to other users
• Shared affirmations and book lessons are public
• Other users can like and interact with your posts
• Your post history is associated with your profile

8.2 Information Visible to Others

• Display name (as set in your profile)
• Profile photo (if uploaded)
• Shared content (affirmations, book lessons)
• Engagement metrics (likes received)
• Leaderboard rankings (if applicable)

8.3 Your Control Over Shared Content

• You choose what to share; sharing is always optional
• You can delete your shared posts at any time
• You can modify your display name and profile photo
• Anonymous accounts can participate with a "Guest" identifier

8.4 Community Guidelines

Shared content must comply with our Terms of Service. We may remove content that violates our guidelines.

9. Data Sharing and Third Parties

9.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

9.2 Service Providers

We share data with the following service providers who process data on our behalf:

9.3 Analytics Partners

We use Firebase Analytics to understand app usage. Analytics data is:

• Aggregated and anonymized where possible
• Used only for app improvement
• Subject to Google's data retention policies

9.4 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to:

• Protect our legal rights
• Prevent fraud or security threats
• Enforce our Terms of Service

9.5 Business Transfers

If Champ is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

10. International Data Transfers

10.1 Where Your Data Is Processed

Your data may be processed in:

• United States: Firebase (Google Cloud), OpenAI
• Your region: Depending on Firebase's data center selection

10.2 Transfer Safeguards

For transfers from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we rely on:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Data processing agreements with our service providers

10.3 Your Acknowledgment

By using Champ, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, which may have different data protection laws.

11. In-App Purchases and Virtual Currency

11.1 Payment Processing

• In-app purchases are processed by Apple App Store
• We do not collect or store payment card information
• Purchase history is managed by Apple

11.2 Champ Coins (Virtual Currency)

• Coins are earned through app activities or purchased
• Coin balances are stored in your account
• Coins can be used to unlock premium features
• Coins have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for cash

11.3 Subscriptions

• Subscription status is verified through Apple's StoreKit
• We store your subscription tier and expiration date
• Subscription management is handled through Apple

12. Data Retention

12.1 Retention Periods

12.2 Deletion Process

When you delete your account:

1. Your data is marked for deletion immediately
2. Active data is removed within 30 days
3. Backup systems are purged within 30 days
4. Anonymized analytics data may be retained

12.3 Data You Can Delete Anytime

Through the app or by contacting us:

• Bookmarked content
• Community posts
• Vision board images
• Progress history
• Entire account

13. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

13.1 Access

Request a copy of your personal data we hold.

13.2 Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

13.3 Deletion

Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").

13.4 Portability

Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.

13.5 Restriction

Request limitation of how we process your data.

13.6 Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interests.

13.7 Withdraw Consent

Withdraw previously given consent at any time.

13.8 How to Exercise Your Rights

• In-App: Settings > Privacy > Manage My Data
• Email: bestimobileapp@gmail.com
• Response Time: Within 30 days (may extend to 60 days for complex requests with notice)

13.9 Verification

To protect your privacy, we may verify your identity before processing requests.

13.10 No Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

14. Children's Privacy

14.1 Age Requirements

• United States: 13 years or older (COPPA)
• European Union: 16 years or older (GDPR), or lower if permitted by member state law
• Other regions: Age of digital consent in your jurisdiction

14.2 No Knowing Collection from Children

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the applicable age. Users confirm they meet age requirements during onboarding.

14.3 Parental Rights

If you believe we have collected data from a child under the applicable age:

• Contact us immediately at bestimobileapp@gmail.com
• We will promptly investigate and delete such data
• Parents may request review or deletion of their child's data

14.4 Content Appropriateness

While our content is designed for general audiences, parental guidance is recommended for users under 18.

15. Security

15.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• Encryption in transit: TLS 1.3 for all data transmission
• Encryption at rest: AES-256 for stored data in Firebase
• Access controls: Role-based access for personnel
• Authentication: Secure Firebase Authentication
• Monitoring: Automated security monitoring and alerts

15.2 Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach:

• We will investigate immediately
• Affected users will be notified within 72 hours (as required by GDPR)
• Relevant authorities will be notified as required by law
• We will take steps to mitigate harm

15.3 Your Security Responsibilities

• Keep your device secure
• Use strong authentication for your Google account (if using Google Sign-In)
• Log out of shared devices
• Report suspicious activity to us

15.4 Limitations

No system is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use the app at your own risk.

16. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

16.1 Right to Know

You may request information about:

• Categories of personal information collected
• Sources of collection
• Business purposes for collection
• Categories of third parties with whom we share data
• Specific pieces of personal information collected

16.2 Right to Delete

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

16.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale

We do not sell personal information. Therefore, there is no need to opt out.

16.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising CCPA rights.

16.5 Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf with proper verification.

16.6 Categories of Information (CCPA Disclosure)

16.7 Contact for CCPA Requests

Email: bestimobileapp@gmail.com

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

17.1 Notification of Changes

• We may update this Privacy Policy periodically
• Material changes will be notified via in-app notification and/or email
• We will provide at least 30 days notice before significant changes take effect

17.2 Review Date

The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

17.3 Continued Use

Your continued use of the app after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If you disagree with changes, please discontinue use and delete your account.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: bestimobileapp@gmail.com

Response Time: We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours and resolve requests within 30 days.

For Privacy Rights Requests:
Please include:

• Your name and email associated with your account
• Specific right you wish to exercise
• Any relevant details to help us locate your data

Additional Information

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where our company is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles. For users in the EU/EEA, this does not affect your rights under applicable local law.

Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy, together with our Terms of Service, constitutes the entire agreement regarding privacy practices.

By using the Champ app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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