Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 20250801
1. Introduction
CycleWeight ("we," "our," or "app") respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your information in our app that helps you track your weight and menstrual cycle.
2. Information We Collect
To provide our services, we collect:
- Health data you provide: Weight measurements and dates, menstrual cycle information (period start/end dates, cycle symptoms)
- App preferences: Your settings for notifications and display preferences
- Device information: Device type and operating system version (for troubleshooting)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Display your weight trends and history
- Calculate and predict your menstrual cycle phases
- Provide insights about weight changes during different cycle phases
- Send optional reminders for weight logging and cycle tracking (if enabled)
4. Data Storage and Security
Your privacy is important to us:
- All health data is stored locally on your device by default
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any data transmission
- We do not share your personal health data with third parties
5. Apple Health Integration
Our app can integrate with Apple Health:
- This feature is optional and requires your explicit permission
- If authorized, we can read weight data from Apple Health to display in our app
- If authorized, we can write weight data to Apple Health when you log it in our app
- You can control these permissions in your iOS Settings at any time
- We only access the specific health data types you approve
6. iCloud Synchronization
We offer iCloud synchronization to keep your data consistent across devices:
- This feature is optional and requires you to enable it
- When enabled, your weight and cycle data is stored in your personal iCloud account
- This data is encrypted during transmission and storage
- We do not have access to your iCloud account or password
- Apple's privacy policy applies to data stored in iCloud
- You can disable iCloud sync at any time in app settings
7. Health Data Protection
As health information is sensitive:
- We treat weight and menstrual cycle data as protected health information
- Data is encrypted during any transmission
- We never use your health data for advertising purposes
- You can delete all your data from the app at any time
8. Optional Features and Permissions
For certain features, we may request:
- Notifications permission: For optional reminders to log weight or track your cycle
- Health app integration: To read/write weight data with Apple Health
- iCloud access: For synchronizing your data across devices
- Calendar access: To display cycle predictions in your calendar (only if you enable this feature)
9. Analytics and Crash Reporting
To improve our app:
- We collect anonymous usage statistics (which features are used most)
- Crash reports help us fix technical issues
- This data is never linked to your personal or health information
- You can opt out of analytics in app settings
10. Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13:
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
- If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, please contact us to have it removed
11. Third-Party Services
We use limited third-party services:
- In-app purchases processed through Apple (we don't see payment details)
- Apple Health for health data integration (with your permission)
- iCloud for data synchronization (if you enable this feature)
- Anonymous analytics services to improve app functionality
- These services do not receive your health data without your explicit consent
12. Your Rights
You have control over your data:
- Access all your data within the app
- Export your data in a common format
- Delete individual entries or all data
- Disable any optional features including Apple Health integration and iCloud sync
13. Changes to This Policy
We'll notify users within the app if this policy changes significantly. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
14. Contact Us
For privacy questions: emilytaylor0467@gmail.com