Introduction

Boxed Breathing ("we," "our," or "the App") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS application.

Information We Collect

Data You Provide

• Account information (if applicable)
• Breathing session preferences and custom presets
• Feedback and communications you send to us

Data Collected Automatically

• Breathing session data (duration, frequency, patterns)
• App usage statistics
• Device information (device type, iOS version)
• Crash reports and performance data

Health Data

If you choose to enable HealthKit integration, the App may read and write mindfulness minutes to Apple Health. This data remains on your device and under your control through Apple Health settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve the App's functionality
• Track your breathing practice progress
• Customize your experience with saved presets
• Analyze usage patterns to improve features
• Respond to your support requests
• Send important updates about the App

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored locally on your device using Core Data and, if enabled, synced across your devices using iCloud. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytical purposes that cannot be used to identify you personally.

We may disclose your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

Third-Party Services

The App may use the following third-party services:

• Apple HealthKit: For tracking mindfulness minutes (optional)
• StoreKit: For processing subscriptions through Apple
• Analytics (if applicable): Anonymized usage data for app improvement

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in the App
• Export your breathing session history
• Delete your data by uninstalling the App
• Opt-out of HealthKit integration at any time
• Disable analytics collection in iOS Settings

Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

Your breathing session data is retained on your device for as long as you use the App. If you delete the App, all locally stored data will be removed from your device. iCloud data may persist according to your iCloud settings.

International Users

All data is processed and stored locally on your device or in your iCloud account. No data is transferred internationally by the App itself.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the App Store support page or within the App's settings.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us to exercise these rights.

European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please contact us to exercise these rights.