BrightBuds values the privacy and safety of its users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when using the BrightBuds mobile application.

BrightBuds is designed to support children with  ADHD through tools such as task tracking, mood monitoring, journaling, and therapist-assigned Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exercises.

The application is used by three types of users:

• Therapists
  
  

• Parents or Guardians
  
  

• Children (managed accounts)

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Therapist Information

When therapists register for BrightBuds, the following information may be collected:

• Full name
  
  

• Email address
  
  

This information is used to:

• Create and manage therapist accounts
  
  

• Allow therapists to connect with children already registered in the system
  
  

• Enable therapists to assign CBT exercises and monitor progress
  
  

1.2 Parent or Guardian Information

Parents or guardians must create an account to manage their child's use of the application.

The information collected includes:

• Full name
  
  

• Email address
  
  

This information is used to:

• Create and manage parent accounts
  
  

• Allow parents to add and manage their child's tasks
  
  

• Monitor their child's emotional progress
  
  

• Confirm therapist-assigned CBT exercises
  
  

• Provide parental supervision for exercises and activities
  
  

Parents can add and manage up to 10 tasks for their child within the application.

1.3 Child Information

Children's accounts are managed by a parent or guardian and may be accessed by an assigned therapist.

Information associated with a child account may include:

• Task completion progress
  
  

• Mood tracking information
  
  

• Journal entries related to emotional regulation
  
  

• Participation in CBT exercises assigned by a therapist
  
  

• Activity progress within the app
  
  

This information is used to:

• Help parents and therapists understand the child’s emotional development
  
  

• Monitor progress in tasks and therapy-related exercises
  
  

• Provide structured support for emotional regulation
  
  

Children do not directly create accounts or provide personal contact information.

2. How Therapists Access Child Accounts

Therapists can connect to an existing child account in the database with authorization. Once connected, therapists may:

• View task progress
  
  

• View mood tracking information
  
  

• View journal entries
  
  

• Assign CBT exercises
  
  

• Monitor exercise completion
  
  

Therapists cannot create child accounts but can manage therapy-related activities once access is granted.

3. How We Use Information

The information collected in BrightBuds is used only to:

• Operate and maintain the application
  
  

• Enable therapist-child-parent collaboration
  
  

• Track emotional progress and task completion
  
  

• Provide CBT-based exercises
  
  

• Improve emotional regulation support for children
  
  

• Ensure proper parental monitoring of therapy activities
  
  

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

4. Data Protection and Security

BrightBuds takes reasonable measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Security measures may include:

• Secure authentication systems
  
  

• Database access control
  
  

• Restricted access based on user roles (therapist, parent)
  
  

Only authorized users (parents and assigned therapists) can access a child’s information.

5. Children's Privacy

BrightBuds is designed for children but requires parental or guardian supervision.

• Children cannot create accounts independently.
  
  

• Parents control the child’s account.
  
  

• Therapists can only access a child’s information once connected to that account.
  
  

The application does not collect personal contact information directly from children.

6. Data Sharing

BrightBuds does not sell, trade, or rent user information.

Information may only be shared between:

• The child’s parent or guardian
  
  

• The assigned therapist
  
  

This sharing is necessary to support therapy progress and emotional monitoring.

7. Data Retention

User information is stored only as long as necessary to:

• Maintain accounts
  
  

• Track progress
  
  

• Provide therapeutic support through the application
  
  

Users may request deletion of their accounts and associated data on the email brightbudsdev@gmail.com.

8. User Rights

Parents and therapists have the right to:

• Access their account information
  
  

• Request corrections to inaccurate data
  
  

• Request deletion of their accounts and associated data
  
  

Parents may also manage or remove their child’s data within the application.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BrightBuds may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect improvements or legal requirements.

Users will be notified of significant changes through updates within the application or documentation.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact the BrightBuds development team through the email associated with the application.

Email: brightbudsdev@gmail.com