Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sleepmate ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Email address (for notifications and account management)
Name (optional, for personalization)
Age and gender (optional, for sleep analysis)
Sleep preferences and goals
Feedback and support communications

2.2 Sleep Data

Our app collects sleep-related information including:

Sleep duration and patterns
Bedtime and wake time
Sleep quality ratings
Environmental factors (sound, light levels)
Device sensor data (accelerometer, microphone when permitted)

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect information about how you use our app:

App usage patterns and features accessed
Device information (model, operating system, version)
IP address and general location data
Crash reports and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our sleep tracking services
To analyze your sleep patterns and provide personalized insights
To send you notifications about your sleep goals and progress
To improve our app's features and user experience
To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
To process feedback and feature requests
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app, conducting our business, or serving our users.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Security measures include:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Regular security assessments and updates
Access controls and authentication measures
Employee training on data protection
Secure handling of feedback and support communications

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

The right to access your personal data
The right to rectify inaccurate personal data
The right to erase your personal data
The right to restrict processing of your personal data
The right to data portability
The right to object to processing
The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Advertising and Third-Party Services

7.1 Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense, a web advertising service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). AdSense uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.

7.2 How Advertising Works

Google AdSense may collect and use the following information:

Your IP address and general geographic location
Browser type and version
Pages visited on our website
Time spent on pages
Referring website information
Cookie data for ad personalization

7.3 Ad Personalization

Google may use this information to show you personalized advertisements that are relevant to your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings page.

7.4 Third-Party Advertisers

Third-party vendors, including Google, may show our ads on sites across the Internet. These vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website. We do not control these third-party cookies and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7.5 Your Advertising Choices

You have several options regarding advertising:

Disable personalized ads in your Google account settings
Use browser settings to block or delete cookies
Use ad blocker software (though this may affect website functionality)
Opt for our premium ad-free experience when available

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Sleep data may be retained for up to 7 years to provide long-term sleep analysis and insights.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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 and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.