Privacy Policy

pause — Smoking Cessation Tracker

Effective Date: August 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to pause ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the pause mobile application ("App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

All personal data is stored locally on your device using browser localStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share it.

We store the following locally:

• Smoking Logs: Date, time, intensity, and trigger tags for each cigarette logged
• App Settings: Theme preferences, notification settings, daily limits, currency, time format
• Wave Attempts: Records of your attempts to resist smoking cravings
• Trigger Tags: Custom triggers you create to identify smoking patterns
• Progress Photos: Optional photos you take to track your journey
• App Preferences: UI customization, watch style, and other personal settings

2.2 Anonymous Analytics Data

We use PostHog, a privacy-focused analytics platform, to collect anonymous usage data. This helps us understand how the App is used and where we can improve.

Analytics data includes:

• Feature usage patterns (e.g., which features you use most)
• App performance metrics (load times, errors)
• Session duration and navigation patterns
• Anonymous device information (device type, OS version, screen size)

What we do NOT collect:

• Your name, email, or any personal identifiers
• Your smoking logs or personal health data
• Location data
• Photos or media from your device
• Contacts or social network information
• Payment or financial information

2.3 Session Recordings

We use PostHog's session recording feature to understand user interactions. These recordings:

• Mask all text input fields (no personal data visible)
• Capture only UI interactions (taps, scrolls, navigation)
• Are used solely for improving user experience
• Are stored securely on PostHog's servers
• Are automatically deleted after 30 days

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Local Data

Your locally stored data is used solely to:

• Provide app functionality (tracking, statistics, reminders)
• Personalize your experience (themes, settings)
• Enable offline functionality

3.2 Analytics Data

Anonymous analytics help us to:

• Identify and fix bugs or performance issues
• Understand which features are most valuable
• Make data-driven decisions for future updates
• Improve overall app stability and user experience

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT:

• Sell your data to anyone
• Share your data with third parties for marketing
• Use your data for advertising purposes
• Transfer your data to external servers (except anonymous analytics)

We may share data only when:

• Required by law or legal process
• Necessary to protect our rights or safety
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures:

• Local Data: Stored in your browser's secure localStorage
• Analytics: Transmitted via encrypted HTTPS connections
• PostHog: SOC 2 Type II compliant platform
• No Server Storage: We don't operate servers that store your data

6. Data Retention

• Local Data: Retained until you delete it or uninstall the App
• Analytics Data: Automatically deleted after 30 days
• Session Recordings: Automatically deleted after 30 days

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

You have full control over your data:

• Export: Access all your data through the App's settings
• Delete: Clear all data through the App's settings or by clearing browser storage
• Opt-out of Analytics: Disable anonymous analytics in App settings
• Notifications: Enable or disable push notifications in App settings

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

7.3 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

8. 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 we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• PostHog Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics platform (Privacy Policy)

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Providing an in-app notification for significant changes

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored locally on your device. Analytics data may be processed in the United States (where PostHog operates). By using the App, you consent to this transfer.

12. Do Not Track Signals

The App respects "Do Not Track" browser signals. If enabled, we will disable session recordings and limit analytics collection.

13. Open Source

pause is open source software. You can review our code on GitHub to verify our privacy practices.

15. Consent

By using pause, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our data practices as described herein.

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This policy is compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and Google Play Store requirements.
Last updated: August 2026