📜 Privacy Policy for Poop Pal Tracker

Last Updated: May 2025

Poop Pal is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.

1. Data We Collect

We collect limited, non-personal and device-linked data to improve app functionality, serve ads, and manage subscriptions. Some data may be linked to your device or user ID through third-party services.

1.1 Personal Data Collected

We do not collect personal information such as your name, email, or log content. However, we do collect device and usage-related data through third-party services such as Mixpanel, Google AdMob, and RevenueCat:

• Device Information (screen size, OS version, platform type, timezone)
• Session Data (duration, frequency of app usage)
• User Interaction (feature usage, page views, navigation patterns)
• Performance Metrics (errors, load times, crash data)
• User-generated content timing (when logs are created/edited/deleted, but not the content itself)

1.2 How This Data Is Stored

• All app-generated logs remain locally on your device.
• Analytics data is stored on Mixpanel’s servers to help us improve the app.
• Advertising data is processed by Google AdMob and linked to your device or IP address.
• Purchase data is processed by Apple and RevenueCat, linked to a device or session ID.

1.3 Advertising and Purchase Data Collected

We use third-party services for advertising and subscription tracking, which may collect:

• Advertising Identifiers (e.g., IDFA or IDFV)
• Approximate Location (based on your IP address)
• Ad Interaction Data (impressions, clicks, error tracking)
• Purchase Receipts and History (subscription status and validation tokens)

1.4 Location Data

Poop Pal may request access to your approximate location (coarse location) in order to support map-based features such as:

• Allowing users to tag their logs or groups with a general location.
• Displaying user-generated entries or groups on a map view for enhanced discovery and context.

Your location data is used only within the app for these features and is never shared with other users or third parties.

You can disable location access at any time via your device’s Privacy Settings. When location access is disabled, map-based features may be limited or unavailable.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

• Improve app functionality and optimize your experience
• Understand usage trends and feature engagement
• Detect crashes, bugs, or slow performance
• Display ads (non-personalized or test only)
• Validate and manage in-app purchases and subscriptions

‼️ We do NOT collect or store any personal health-related content.

3. Third-Party Services: Analytics, Ads & Purchases

3.1 Mixpanel (Analytics)

We use Mixpanel to analyze how users interact with the app. It helps us identify trends and improve usability. Mixpanel may collect:

• Device details and app version
• Button taps, screen visits, and navigation patterns
• Session duration and engagement metrics

🔗 Mixpanel Privacy Policy

3.2 Google AdMob (Ads)

We use Google AdMob to serve ads within the app. AdMob may collect:

• Device and advertising identifiers
• Approximate location (via IP address)
• Interaction with ads (views, clicks, errors)

AdMob may use this data for contextual advertising or test ads. We do not currently enable personalized ads.

🔗 Google Privacy Policy

3.3 RevenueCat (Subscriptions)

We use RevenueCat to process and validate in-app purchases. RevenueCat may collect:

• An anonymized user or device ID
• Purchase receipts and subscription history
• Device and app metadata

This data is used to confirm purchase status and unlock premium features.

🔗 RevenueCat Privacy Policy

4. Data Retention & Deletion

• Analytics and purchase data may be retained indefinitely to help us improve app performance.
• All session data is temporary and cleared after the session ends.
• App logs are stored only locally and are deleted when you uninstall the app.
• You may request deletion of Mixpanel data via the app settings or by contacting us directly.

5. In-App Purchases, Ads & Monetization

Poop Pal Tracker offers an annual subscription to remove ads and unlock premium features.

• Payments are processed securely through Apple’s App Store.
• We do not store any credit card or personal payment information.
• Ads are powered by Google AdMob, and may appear in the free version of the app.
• Ads are either test ads or contextual (non-personalized).

6. Children’s Privacy

Poop Pal Tracker is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or store any personal data from children.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be reflected inside the app and on our official website or repository.

8. Contact Us

For questions, feedback, or data deletion requests, contact us at:
📧 pooppal.legal@gmail.com