Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Period Tracker ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application ("App") available on iOS and Android platforms.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account using Sign in with Apple or Sign in with Google, we may receive:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your email address
- A unique account identifier
1.2 Health & Cycle Data
To provide cycle tracking features, we collect data you voluntarily enter:
- Period start and end dates
- Cycle length and period duration
- Daily symptoms and notes
- Mood and health observations
1.3 Community Content
If you participate in the community feature, we collect:
- Questions and answers you post
- Upvotes and interactions
1.4 Device & Usage Information
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- Device type, operating system, and version
- App usage patterns and interactions
- Crash reports and performance data
- Push notification tokens (if notifications are enabled)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide core features — cycle tracking, predictions, daily notes, and history
- Personalize your experience — tailor predictions based on your cycle history
- Send notifications — daily reminders and cycle alerts (when enabled)
- Improve the App — analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
- Display advertisements — show relevant ads to non-premium users via Google AdMob
- Moderate community content — ensure community guidelines are followed
3. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services, including:
- Firebase Authentication — for secure sign-in
- Cloud Firestore — for storing your cycle data, notes, and community content
- Firebase Cloud Messaging — for push notifications
All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS). We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information.
4. Third-Party Services
The App integrates the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Firebase — Authentication, database, analytics, and cloud messaging
- Google AdMob — Advertising (for non-premium users). AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data to serve relevant ads.
- Apple Sign In / Google Sign In — Authentication providers
- Apple StoreKit / Google Play Billing — In-app purchases
5. Advertising
The App displays advertisements through Google AdMob for users who have not purchased the premium (ad-free) version. AdMob may use device advertising identifiers to personalize ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
Purchasing the premium version removes all advertisements from the App.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal or health data to third parties. We may share information only in these circumstances:
- Service providers — with Firebase and AdMob as described above, solely to operate the App
- Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Safety — to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days. Anonymous, aggregated data may be retained for analytics purposes.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data through the App
- Update your information in your profile settings
- Delete your account and all associated data through the App settings
- Opt out of push notifications through device settings
- Request a copy of your data by contacting us
9. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy in the App or on our website. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: amelie.schmidt82@gmail.com