Privacy Policy for Fasting Circles

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how SAS INNOQ ("we," "our," or "us"), a company located in France, collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use the Fasting Circles mobile application (the "App").

Fasting Circles is a comprehensive health and wellness app that allows users to track their fasting periods, weight, nutrition, and calorie intake, access educational content about fasting and wellness, while also providing social features through "Circles" where users can share content and interact with others.

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

2. Age Restrictions

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account and Profile Information

• Email address
• Username and display name
• Password (encrypted and hashed)
• Profile photo and bio information
• Age, gender, and demographic information (optional)
• Account preferences and settings

3.2 Health and Wellness Data

Fasting Data:

• Fasting start and end times
• Fasting duration and frequency
• Fasting goals and protocols
• Fasting history and patterns

Nutrition and Dietary Information:

• Food intake logs and meal records
• Calorie consumption data
• Macronutrient breakdown (carbs, proteins, fats)
• Micronutrient tracking (vitamins, minerals)
• Meal timing and eating patterns
• Food preferences and dietary restrictions
• Custom recipes and meal plans
• Nutrition goals and targets

Physical Health Metrics:

• Weight measurements and history
• Body measurements (height, BMI, body fat percentage)
• Progress photos (when uploaded)
• Health goals and targets
• Any health data imported from Apple Health or Google Fit
• Activity and exercise data
• Sleep patterns and quality data

3.3 Educational Content Interaction

• Articles read and time spent reading
• Educational content preferences and bookmarks
• Learning progress and completion status
• Feedback and ratings on educational content
• Search queries within the Learn section
• Content sharing and recommendation data

3.4 User-Generated Content

• Posts, comments, and messages in Circles
• Photos and videos you upload
• Stories and experiences shared
• Reactions and engagement with other users' content
• Content creation timestamps and metadata

3.5 Technical and Usage Information

Device and Technical Data:

• Device ID, model, and specifications
• IP address and location data (when enabled)
• Operating system and version
• App version and build information
• Network connection type and carrier information

App Usage Analytics:

• Feature usage patterns and frequency
• Navigation paths and user flows
• Time spent in different app sections
• Error logs and crash reports
• Performance metrics and loading times
• Button clicks and interaction events

3.6 Device Permissions

• Camera access (for uploading photos/videos)
• Photo library access
• Push notification capabilities
• Location data (when enabled for local features)
• Contact list access (when enabled for social features)
• Apple Health/Google Fit data (when authorized)
• Microphone access (for voice notes or audio content)

3.7 Subscription and Payment Information

• Subscription plan and status
• Payment history and transaction records
• Billing preferences and payment method information (processed by app stores)
• Subscription renewal dates and cancellation history
• Promotional codes and discount usage
• Free trial participation and conversion data

3.8 Communication Data

• Customer support conversations and tickets
• Email communications and responses
• Feedback submissions and surveys
• Bug reports and feature requests

3.9 Third-Party Information

• Data from Apple Health or Google Fit (when authorized)
• Information from Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In
• Social media profile information (when connected)
• Nutrition database information and food recognition data

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 Core App Functionality (Contract Performance)

• Creating and managing your account
• Enabling fasting tracking and health monitoring
• Processing and displaying nutrition and calorie data
• Providing personalized meal plans and nutrition recommendations
• Facilitating social features within Circles
• Delivering educational content and personalized learning experiences
• Processing subscription services and premium features
• Providing customer support and technical assistance
• Syncing data across devices and platforms

4.2 Service Improvement (Legitimate Interest)

• Analyzing app usage patterns and user behavior
• Improving app features, performance, and user experience
• Developing new features and educational content
• Ensuring app security and preventing fraud
• Conducting research on health and wellness trends (anonymized)
• Testing and optimizing app functionality
• Personalizing content recommendations

4.3 Marketing and Communication (Consent)

• Sending promotional emails and newsletters (when opted in)
• Providing targeted advertising and recommendations
• Sharing success stories and testimonials (with permission)
• Conducting surveys and market research
• Promoting new features and educational content

4.4 Legal and Safety (Legal Obligation)

• Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Responding to legal requests and law enforcement
• Protecting user safety and preventing harmful behavior
• Enforcing our Terms of Use and community guidelines

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Within the App Community

• Public Circles: Content you post in public Circles is visible to all members
• Private Circles: Content in private Circles is only visible to invited members
• Profile Information: Your profile may be discoverable by other users
• Health Data: Personal health tracking data is private and not shared unless you explicitly choose to share it
• Leaderboards: Anonymized progress data may be used for community challenges

5.2 Service Providers and Partners

We share information with trusted third-party service providers:

Infrastructure and Analytics:

• Firebase Analytics: App performance and user behavior analytics
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Data storage and processing
• Railway: App hosting and backend services
• Content Delivery Networks: Fast content delivery globally

Authentication and Payments:

• Apple: When using Apple Sign-In authentication
• Google: When using Google Sign-In authentication
• App Store Providers: For processing subscription payments

Nutrition and Content Services:

• Nutrition Databases: For food and nutrition information
• Educational Content Providers: For expert articles and materials
• Translation Services: For multi-language content

Communication and Support:

• Email Service Providers: For sending notifications and support emails
• Customer Support Platforms: For managing support tickets
• Push Notification Services: For sending app notifications

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety and that of our users
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Use
• Prevent fraud, security threats, or illegal activities
• Protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of users or the public

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

5.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized data for:

• Research publications and studies
• Industry reports and insights
• Marketing and promotional materials
• Product development and improvement

6. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

6.1 Technical Safeguards

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive health data
• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Advanced encryption standard (AES) for data at rest
• Regular security assessments and penetration testing
• Automated monitoring for security threats
• Secure API endpoints with authentication

6.2 Administrative Safeguards

• Access controls and role-based permissions
• Employee training on data protection and privacy
• Regular security awareness programs
• Background checks for employees with data access
• Incident response procedures and protocols

6.3 Physical Safeguards

• Secure data centers with restricted access
• Environmental controls and monitoring
• Backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Secure disposal of hardware and storage media

7. Data Retention

7.1 Active Accounts

• Account information: Retained while your account is active
• Health and nutrition data: Retained for the duration of your account plus 2 years
• Educational content interactions: Retained for 3 years for personalization
• Usage analytics: Retained for 2 years for improvement purposes

7.2 Deleted Accounts

• Personal information: Deleted within 30 days of account deletion
• Health data: Securely deleted within 90 days
• User-generated content: May be retained in anonymized form
• Legal retention: Some data retained longer if required by law

7.3 Subscription Data

• Payment information: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal purposes
• Subscription history: Retained for 5 years for customer service
• Billing communications: Retained for 3 years

7.4 Anonymized Data

• Aggregated usage statistics: Retained indefinitely for research
• Anonymized health trends: Retained for scientific research
• Performance metrics: Retained indefinitely for service improvement

8. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and similar regulations, you have comprehensive rights regarding your personal data:

8.1 Access and Portability Rights

• Request a complete copy of your personal data
• Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format
• Transfer your data to another service provider
• Access detailed information about how we process your data

8.2 Correction and Update Rights

• Update your profile information directly in the App
• Correct inaccurate health or nutrition data
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Complete incomplete personal data

8.3 Deletion and Erasure Rights

• Delete specific posts, comments, or content within the App
• Request complete account and data deletion
• Remove specific health or nutrition entries
• Request erasure of data no longer necessary for processing

8.4 Privacy and Control Settings

• Control who can find you in search and recommendations
• Block or restrict other users
• Manage Circle privacy settings and visibility
• Control sharing of health data and progress
• Adjust content personalization preferences
• Revoke access to Apple Health/Google Fit data

8.5 Communication Preferences

• Opt out of promotional emails and newsletters
• Manage push notification settings by category
• Control marketing communications
• Set preferences for educational content recommendations

8.6 Data Processing Restrictions

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Restrict processing while disputing data accuracy
• Object to direct marketing and profiling
• Withdraw consent for specific processing activities

9. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally and use international service providers, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

9.1 Transfer Mechanisms

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
• Binding Corporate Rules for multinational transfers
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

9.2 Specific Transfer Locations

• United States: AWS services, Firebase Analytics
• European Union: Primary data processing and storage
• Other Regions: Content delivery networks and backup services

10. Third-Party Integration

10.1 Health Platform Integration

Apple Health and Google Fit:

• We import your historical health and fitness data
• We continuously sync new health data when authorized
• All imported data is stored securely on our servers
• You can revoke this access at any time through device settings
• We use this data to provide personalized insights and recommendations

10.2 Nutrition Database Partnerships

• Food and nutrition information from verified databases
• Integration with barcode scanning services
• Restaurant menu and chain food data
• Nutritional analysis and calculation services

10.3 Educational Content Providers

• Expert articles and research from healthcare professionals
• Scientific studies and peer-reviewed research
• Video content and multimedia educational materials
• Personalized learning recommendations

10.4 Future Integrations

We may add integrations with:

• Additional health and fitness platforms
• Wearable devices and smart scales
• Telehealth and telemedicine services
• Meal delivery and grocery services
• Social media platforms for content sharing

We will update this Privacy Policy and obtain necessary consents before implementing such integrations.

11. Advertising and Analytics

11.1 Advertising Practices

• Display advertising for health and wellness products
• Affiliate marketing for recommended products and services
• Sponsored educational content and articles
• Personalized product recommendations based on usage patterns
• Contextual advertising related to your interests

11.2 Analytics and Measurement

• App usage analytics and user behavior tracking
• Feature adoption and engagement metrics
• A/B testing for feature improvements
• Conversion tracking for subscriptions and purchases
• Performance monitoring and error tracking

11.3 Advertising Controls

• Premium subscribers receive fewer or no advertisements
• Opt-out options for personalized advertising
• Control over data used for advertising purposes
• Transparency about advertising partners and practices

12. Subscription and Payment Data

12.1 Subscription Information

• Current subscription plan and features
• Subscription status and renewal dates
• Payment history and transaction records
• Billing preferences and payment methods
• Free trial usage and conversion data
• Cancellation history and reasons

12.2 Payment Processing

• All payments are processed by Apple App Store or Google Play
• We do not store credit card or payment information directly
• Transaction data is shared by app store providers
• Refunds and billing disputes are handled by app store providers

12.3 Usage of Payment Data

• Providing access to premium features
• Customer support and billing assistance
• Fraud prevention and security monitoring
• Analytics for business planning and improvement
• Legal compliance and tax reporting

13. Content Moderation

13.1 Moderation Practices

• Automated content screening for harmful or inappropriate material
• Human review of reported content and violations
• Circle moderators and super administrators with review access
• Community reporting systems for user-generated content

13.2 Data Processing for Moderation

• Content analysis for community guideline violations
• User behavior monitoring for safety purposes
• Pattern recognition for spam and abuse detection
• Appeals and dispute resolution data

14. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms:

14.1 Notification Timeline

• We will notify you via email within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach
• Regulatory authorities will be notified within 72 hours where required
• In-app notifications will be provided for significant breaches

14.2 Breach Information

• Nature and scope of the breach
• Types of data potentially affected
• Measures taken to address the breach
• Steps you can take to protect yourself
• Contact information for further assistance

15. Cookies and Tracking

15.1 Types of Tracking

• Essential cookies for app functionality
• Analytics cookies for usage statistics
• Preference cookies for personalization
• Advertising cookies for targeted content

15.2 Mobile App Tracking

• Device identifiers for app analytics
• Usage tracking for feature improvement
• Crash reporting and error tracking
• Performance monitoring and optimization

15.3 Managing Tracking

• Control tracking through device settings
• Opt-out of analytics tracking (limited functionality may result)
• Manage advertising preferences
• Clear stored data and reset preferences

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws:

16.1 Notification Process

• Updated policy will be posted in the App
• Email notification for material changes affecting your rights
• In-app notifications for significant updates
• 30-day notice period for substantial changes

16.2 Your Choices After Changes

• Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of changes
• Right to object to new processing purposes
• Option to delete your account if you disagree with changes
• Contact us with questions or concerns about changes

17. Contact Us

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