Privacy Policy
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Key Points
We Never Sell Your Data
Your personal information is never sold, traded, or rented to third parties.
Local First
Your data is stored locally on your device by default. Cloud sync is optional.
Delete Anytime
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from the app.
Encrypted & Secure
All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry standards.
Introduction
PuffGuard ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Email address (for account creation and communication)
- Name (optional, for personalization)
- Age (to ensure appropriate use of our services)
- Authentication information (via Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In)
Usage Data
We collect information about your vaping habits to provide our services:
- Puff tracking data (timestamps, frequency)
- Mood tracking information
- Goal settings and progress
- App usage statistics
Device Information
We may collect:
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- App version
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Track your progress and provide insights
- Send you notifications and reminders (if enabled)
- Improve our app and develop new features
- Provide customer support
- Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored locally on your device by default. If you choose to enable cloud sync:
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- We use industry-standard security measures
- Data is stored on secure servers (Firebase/Google Cloud)
- Access is restricted to authorized personnel only
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information only in these circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
- With service providers who assist our operations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Disable cloud sync and keep data local only
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
International Data Transfers
If you use our services from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
Third-Party Services
Our app may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Analytics
We use privacy-focused analytics to improve our services. This data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to individual users.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this 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.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: puffguardofficial@gmail.com
- Address: PuffGuard, Singapore
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 is collected
- Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
European Privacy Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- The right to access and portability
- The right to rectification
- The right to erasure
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to object
- Rights related to automated decision-making