NookSaunas Privacy Policy

At *Nook Saunas*, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you use our application. By using *Nook Saunas*, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: **personal information** and **usage data**.

1.1. Personal Information

To provide a personalized experience, we collect the following personal information when you sign up or log in using **Apple Login** or **Firebase Authentication**:

- **Name**: Collected from your authentication provider.

- **Email Address**: Used for account verification, and collected from your authentication provider.

1.2. Usage Data

In addition to personal information, we collect data on how you interact with *Nook Saunas*. This includes:

- **Activity Data**: Timer sessions, stretching routines (steps completed), and weekly goals.

- **Interaction Data**: Your browsing history within the app, including searches for pre-recorded instructions (e.g., stretching, meditation, yoga, podcasts).

- **Progress Data**: Data about your stretch and sauna activities, including the goals you set, timers used, and completion status for the current week. This data is sent to our web API for tracking your progress and history.

- **Music Playback Data**: Information related to the music files you play within the app.

This usage data is stored locally within the app’s internal database and synced periodically to our servers via a RESTful API for record-keeping and analysis.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

- **Authentication and Account Setup**: We use your personal data to authenticate your account using **Apple Login** or **Firebase Authentication**, enabling you to log in securely and set up a personalized profile.

- **Profile Management**: Your personal data (name and profile picture) is used to display your profile within the app. You can edit this information through the profile settings.

- **Activity Tracking and Analytics**: We track your activity, such as sauna timer usage and stretching routines, to provide insights into your progress. This data is processed and stored locally and also sent to our web servers for syncing and historical record-keeping.

- **Goal Tracking**: We utilize your preset goals for weekly stretching or sauna sessions to track your progress and display it in a visual format (weekly overview).

- **Service Improvement**: We analyze aggregated user data to improve app features, provide technical support, and enhance user experience.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share or disclose your data under the following circumstances:

- **Service Providers**: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers, such as **Apple** and **Firebase**, for authentication, database management, and analytics purposes. - **Legal Requirements**: We may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or governmental requests, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our users or the public.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption and secure transmission protocols. All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using **TLS (Transport Layer Security)**. Additionally, sensitive information (such as passwords) is securely stored and protected from unauthorized access.

Despite these precautions, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your personal data, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data as long as your account is active or as required to provide you with the services. Upon account deletion, all personal data associated with your account is permanently deleted from our systems within a reasonable time frame. Backup data may persist for a short period, but it will be inaccessible and securely purged in line with our data retention policy.

6. User Rights

As a user of *Nook Saunas*, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

- **Access and Portability**: You have the right to request access to your personal data that we hold and obtain a copy of it in a structured, machine-readable format.

- **Rectification**: You can update or correct your personal information, such as your name and profile picture, through the profile settings within the app.

- **Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)**: You may delete your account at any time via the app’s settings. Upon deletion, all personal data associated with your account will be permanently removed from our servers.

- **Restriction of Processing**: You can request to restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, such as if you contest the accuracy of the data.

- **Objection**: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for legitimate reasons. However, this may affect your ability to use the app.

To exercise any of these rights, you can contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Children's Privacy

*Nook Saunas* is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Third-Party Services and External Links

*Nook Saunas* integrates with third-party services, including **Apple** and **Firebase** for authentication purposes. Each service provider has its own privacy policy:

The app may also contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this privacy policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through the app. The latest version will always be available on this page, so we encourage you to review it regularly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at: