GoalGate App Privacy Policy

Introduction

GoalGate ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our app. By using GoalGate, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Health Data

We collect health-related data such as calories burned, steps taken, and other activity metrics through Apple's HealthKit framework. This data is used solely to verify goal completion within the app.

• Data Collected: Fitness data such as calories burned, steps taken, etc.
• Purpose: To monitor progress towards goals you've set and to unlock apps when goals are achieved.
• Consent: We require your explicit permission to access HealthKit data. You can revoke access at any time through your device settings.

Photos

When you submit "before" and "after" photos for task verification:

• Data Collected: Images you choose to submit for task verification.
• Purpose: Solely to verify the completion of specific tasks within the app.
• Processing: Images are temporarily processed in-memory and are never stored permanently on our servers.
• Transmission: Images are transmitted securely via encrypted connections for automated verification.
• Deletion: All image data is automatically deleted immediately after task completion.
• Third-Party Use: Images are not used by any third party for training AI models or any other purposes.

Contacts

With your permission, we access your contacts to help you find and connect with friends who are also using GoalGate for accountability purposes.

• Data Collected: Contact names and phone numbers.
• Purpose: To identify which of your contacts are using GoalGate and facilitate connections.
• Consent: Access to contacts is optional and requires your explicit permission. You can revoke access at any time through your device settings.

Usage Data

We collect anonymous usage data to improve the app's performance and user experience.

• Data Collected: In-app actions, feature usage, crash reports.
• Purpose: To analyze and enhance app functionality and reliability.
• Tools Used: Firebase Analytics, which collects data in compliance with industry standards.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Verify completion of your goals and tasks.
• Unlock apps that you have blocked until goal completion.
• Connect you with friends for accountability and support.
• Enhance and personalize your user experience.
• Improve app functionality and fix issues.

Image Processing and Privacy

When you submit "before" and "after" photos for task verification:

• Secure Processing: Images are processed securely in-memory and are never stored permanently on our servers.
• Secure Transmission: Images are transmitted securely via encrypted connections (HTTPS).
• Third-Party Processing: Images are sent to Cloudflare exclusively for automated verification.
• Immediate Deletion: All image data is automatically deleted immediately after task completion.
• No Retention or Sharing: We do not retain, sell, share, or use your images for any other purpose.
• No Use in AI Training: Images are not used for training AI models or any other secondary purposes.

Your privacy is important to us. We process images solely to verify task completion and implement strict technical measures to ensure your photos are handled securely and deleted promptly after analysis.

Data Storage and Security

We prioritize the security of your data:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
• Secure Storage: Personal data is stored securely using Firebase's cloud services.
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, strictly for app functionality.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party services like Firebase solely for the purposes described in this policy.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users or others.

User Rights and Controls

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal information within the app.
• Revoking Consent: You can revoke permissions (e.g., HealthKit data, contacts, notifications) at any time through your device settings.
• Data Deletion: To request deletion of your personal data, please contact us at the email below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

By using GoalGate, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.