Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to My Pregnancy Journey (littlesprout). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Pregnancy-related information (due date, trimester, health conditions)
• Profile pictures and personal preferences
• Journal entries and personal notes

2.2 Device Information

• Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• IP address and location data (with your permission)
• App usage analytics and crash reports

2.3 Third-Party Information

• Information from Google Sign-In and other authentication providers
• Registry links and shopping preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Send personalized pregnancy milestones and notifications
• Maintain user accounts and security
• Analyze app usage and performance
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure Firebase authentication
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and data minimization

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers (Firebase, Google Cloud)
• Legal authorities (when required by law)
• Your explicit consent for third-party integrations

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request data deletion
• Opt-out of notifications
• Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention and Storage

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active. The retention periods are as follows:

• Active accounts: Your data is stored while your account is active and you continue using the app.
• Deleted accounts: When you delete your account through the in-app "Delete Account" feature, all personal data is permanently removed immediately.
• Device information and analytics: Anonymized usage data may be retained for up to 2 years for app improvement purposes.

After these retention periods expire, your data is permanently deleted from our servers. We do not retain identifiable personal data beyond these periods.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Contact Us

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes.