Effective Date: 09/26/2025
Last Updated: 09/26/2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Brady Reed, the individual developer of the Relationship Ref mobile application (“Relationship Ref,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Relationship Ref mobile application (the "App").
IMPORTANT: This App provides relationship guidance and support but is NOT a substitute for professional mental health care, medical advice, or emergency services.
Account Information: Email address, name (optional), profile preferences
Conversation Data: Messages you send in mediation sessions, conversation analyses
Profile Settings: Relationship type, communication style, mediation preferences
Subscription Information: Purchase history, subscription status
Usage Data: Features used, session duration, app interactions
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Analytics Data: App performance, crash reports, usage patterns
Location Data: General location (if permitted) for service optimization
We rely on trusted third-party providers:
Firebase (Google): Analytics, crash reporting, authentication, push notifications
RevenueCat: Subscription and purchase management
Claude API (Anthropic): Conversation analysis and AI-powered response generation
OCR Services: Processing of text/images you choose to upload (for conversation analysis and feature functionality)
Railway: Hosting and backend infrastructure
Provide AI-powered relationship mediation and conflict resolution
Analyze conversations and generate personalized guidance
Track your progress and provide insights
Manage subscription services and billing
Analyze usage patterns to improve features
Monitor app performance and fix bugs
Develop new features and services
Conduct research on relationship communication patterns (anonymized)
Send important service updates and notifications
Provide customer support
Send optional educational content (with your consent)
Your private mediation sessions and conversation content are confidential and not shared with third parties, except as required to operate the App or as described below.
We share limited data with trusted service providers:
Anthropic (Claude API): Conversation text for AI processing (no personal identifiers)
RevenueCat: Subscription management data
Firebase (Google): Analytics, crash reporting, authentication, notifications
OCR Services: Processing of user-provided content
Railway: Hosting and backend services
Apple/Google: App Store purchase verification
We may disclose information if required by law or to:
Comply with legal process or government requests
Protect our rights and property
Ensure user safety in crisis situations
Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
CRISIS INTERVENTION: If you express immediate danger to yourself or others, we may contact emergency services or crisis intervention resources.
End-to-end encryption for sensitive conversation data
Secure cloud storage with industry-standard encryption
Regular security audits and updates
Limited developer access to personal data
Conversation Data: Stored locally and in secure cloud backup
Account Data: Retained while your account is active
Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for service improvement
Deleted Data: Permanently removed within 30 days of deletion request
View Data: Request a copy of your personal data
Correct Data: Update or correct inaccurate information
Delete Data: Request deletion of your account and data
Export Data: Download your conversation history
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Notifications: Control push notification preferences
Data Collection: Limit certain data collection (may affect functionality)
California residents have additional rights including:
Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
We do NOT sell your personal information.
The App is NOT intended for users under 17 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 17. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 17, we will delete it immediately.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.
Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the App or by email. Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Email: arringtonmobile@gmail.com
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of State of Tennessee. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Tennessee.
MENTAL HEALTH DISCLAIMER: This app provides supportive guidance but is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact emergency services (911) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) immediately.