SmokeFreeze Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 12, 2025
Last Updated: October 12, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to SmokeFreeze (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (“App”).
By using SmokeFreeze, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.
SmokeFreeze is designed with privacy in mind. All your data is stored locally on your device and is NOT transmitted to external servers, cloud services, or third parties unless you explicitly choose to backup or export your data.
We collect the following personal information that you voluntarily provide:
- Name: Used to personalize your experience
- Email Address (Optional): For account recovery and notifications
- Phone Number (Optional): For SMS-based support notifications
- Profile Avatar (Optional): Image stored locally on your device
2.2 Smoking Habit Data
To provide you with accurate tracking and insights, we collect:
- Quit Date: The date you stopped smoking
- Cigarettes Per Day: Your previous daily smoking habit
- Cost Per Pack: Price information for financial calculations
- Cigarettes Per Pack: Package size for cost calculations
- Years Smoked: Duration of smoking history
- Personal Goals: Your selected quit-smoking objectives
2.3 Health and Progress Data
We automatically track:
- Days Smoke-Free: Calculated from your quit date
- Money Saved: Calculated based on your smoking habits
- Health Milestones: Recovery timeline markers
- Achievement Progress: Gamification data
- Craving Events: When you log craving support needs
2.4 App Usage Data
We collect limited technical information:
- App Settings: Notification preferences and display settings
- Demo Mode Status: Whether you’re using sample or real data
- Dark Mode Preference: UI customization settings
- Language Preference: Localization settings
We may access:
- Local Storage: To save your data on your device
- Notification System: To send motivational and milestone alerts
- Camera (Optional): For profile avatar upload only
- Calendar/Time: For scheduling notifications
We use your information solely for the following purposes:
- Personalization: Display your name, progress, and achievements
- Calculations: Compute money saved, cigarettes avoided, and health recovery timelines
- Notifications: Send motivational messages, milestone alerts, and craving support
- Progress Tracking: Monitor your quit-smoking journey over time
- Goal Management: Track and celebrate your achievement of personal goals
- Data Export: Allow you to backup or export your data
- App Functionality: Provide core features and improve user experience
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
All your data is stored locally on your device using Hive database (encrypted local storage). We do NOT:
- Upload your data to our servers
- Share your data with third parties
- Use cloud synchronization without your explicit consent
- Access your data remotely
4.2 Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:
- Local Encryption: Data is encrypted on your device
- No External Transmission: Data never leaves your device automatically
- Secure Permissions: We only request necessary device permissions
- Regular Updates: Security patches and improvements
4.3 Data Retention
Your data is retained on your device until you:
- Manually delete the App
- Use the “Reset Progress” feature
- Clear app data through device settings
- Uninstall the application
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
SmokeFreeze does NOT share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their commercial purposes. Your data remains private and local to your device.
5.1 Voluntary Data Sharing
You may choose to share data in the following circumstances:
- Data Export: You can export your data and share it with healthcare providers
- Share Feature: Share achievements on social media (only data you explicitly choose)
- Backup Services: If you use device backup features (iCloud, Google Drive)
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas), but since data is stored locally on your device, we have no access to your personal data.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: View all your stored data within the App
- Correction: Edit your personal information and habits at any time
- Deletion: Delete specific data points or reset all progress
- Export: Export your data in portable formats (JSON, CSV)
- Opt-Out: Disable notifications and tracking features
- Demo Mode: Use the app with sample data instead of personal data
7. Children’s Privacy
SmokeFreeze is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Smoking cessation programs should be supervised by parents, guardians, or healthcare professionals for minors.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Third-Party Services
SmokeFreeze operates as a standalone application and does not integrate with third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. We do not use:
- Google Analytics or similar analytics services
- Facebook SDK or social media tracking
- Advertising networks
- Crash reporting services that collect personal data
8.1 Support Resources
Our App provides contact information for external support services (e.g., National Quitline, Crisis Text Line). When you use these services, their respective privacy policies apply.
9. Notifications
SmokeFreeze uses local notifications (not push notifications from servers) to send:
- Daily motivational messages
- Weekly progress summaries
- Milestone achievement alerts
- Health recovery notifications
- Craving support reminders
You can control notification settings within the App. All notifications are generated locally on your device based on your data and preferences.
10. International Users
SmokeFreeze is designed for global use. Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- No international data transfers occur
- Your data remains within your jurisdiction
- Local data protection laws apply
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - European Union
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - United States
- PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) - Canada
- Other applicable privacy laws
11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it’s used
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don’t sell data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights
Since SmokeFreeze stores all data locally and does not transmit it to servers, you have complete control over your data directly within the App.
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights:
- Right to Access: Obtain confirmation of data processing and access your data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restriction: Limit processing of your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain data processing activities
Since data is stored locally, you can exercise these rights directly within the App without contacting us.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Displaying an in-app notification upon opening the App
- Requiring acknowledgment of updated terms
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of SmokeFreeze after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your information, we will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours of discovery
- Provide details about the nature of the breach
- Explain steps taken to address the breach
- Recommend actions you can take to protect your information
However, since all data is stored locally on your device, the risk of a breach from our systems is minimal. Protecting your device with a passcode/biometric authentication is your primary security measure.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email
privacy@smokefreeze.app
Mailing Address
SmokeFreeze Privacy Team
123 Smoke-Free Lane
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Response Time
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 5 business days.
16. Consent
By using SmokeFreeze, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the App immediately.
Your Privacy Matters
SmokeFreeze is committed to protecting your privacy. All your data stays on your device, giving you complete control over your personal information.
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