Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy for QuitVape

**Last Updated: November 4, 2025**

## Introduction

QuitVape ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### Personal Information

- **Name**: We collect your name when you first set up the app. This is optional and used only for personalization within the app.

- **Quit Date**: The date you quit vaping, which is essential for tracking your progress.

- **Daily Vape Cost**: The amount you previously spent on vaping daily, used to calculate money saved.

### Usage Data

- **Achievement Progress**: Information about which achievements you've unlocked.

- **Breathing Session Data**: Number of breathing sessions completed (stored locally only).

- **App Preferences**: Settings such as notification preferences and breathing exercise durations.

## How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

- Track your progress toward quitting vaping

- Calculate money saved and health improvements

- Provide personalized motivational messages

- Unlock achievements and celebrate milestones

- Send local notifications with daily motivation

- Improve app functionality and user experience

## Data Storage and Security

### Local Storage Only

**All your data is stored locally on your device using iOS UserDefaults.** We do not:

- Store your data in the cloud

- Sync your data to external servers

- Share your data with third parties

- Collect analytics or tracking information

### Data Security

Your data is protected by iOS system security. We use standard iOS data storage mechanisms that are secured by your device's built-in security features.

## Third-Party Services

### Local Notifications

We use iOS local notifications to send you daily motivational messages. These notifications are scheduled locally on your device and do not require internet connectivity or external services.

### No Third-Party Analytics

We do not use third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or tracking tools.

## Data Sharing

**We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to any third parties.** Your data remains on your device and is not transmitted to external servers.

## Your Rights

You have the right to:

- **Access Your Data**: All your data is stored locally on your device and accessible through the app.

- **Delete Your Data**: You can delete the app at any time, which will remove all locally stored data.

- **Modify Your Data**: You can update your name, quit date, and other settings through the app's settings section.

## Children's Privacy

QuitVape is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

- **Email**: [Your Support Email]

- **App Support**: Through the App Store

## Data Retention

Your data is retained on your device until you delete the app. We do not have access to your data, as it is stored locally on your device only.

## Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

- Apple App Store Guidelines

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles

- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) principles

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**By using QuitVape, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.**