1. Introduction

Welcome to Happy Shell AI! We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our iOS wellness application (the “App”). By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Health and Wellness Data

With your explicit permission, the App may access health data from Apple HealthKit, including but not limited to: heart rate, sleep patterns, activity levels, and other wellness metrics. This data is used solely to provide personalized wellness recommendations and track your emotional well-being trends. We do not store your HealthKit data on external servers — it remains on your device and is processed locally.

2.2 Content You Create

Information you input within the App, such as mood entries, journal notes, chat messages with the AI assistant, and wellness goals. This content is stored locally on your device.

2.3 App Performance Data

We collect minimal technical data to ensure the App functions correctly, including crash reports, error logs, and basic device information (device model, iOS version). This data is anonymized and used solely for troubleshooting and improving app stability.

2.4 Subscription Information

Payment processing for subscriptions is handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment details, credit card information, or Apple ID credentials.

2.5 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect: personal account information (name, email, password) unless you contact us directly; location data; contacts; photos; browsing history; or any data for advertising purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: provide and maintain the App’s core wellness features; generate personalized AI recommendations based on your health trends; improve app performance and fix technical issues; and develop new features based on anonymized usage patterns. We do not use your information for advertising, marketing, user profiling, or selling to third parties.

4. HealthKit Data

In compliance with Apple’s requirements, we affirm that: HealthKit data is not used for advertising or marketing purposes; HealthKit data is not sold to third parties including advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers; HealthKit data is not shared with third parties for purposes unrelated to improving your health or wellness; and HealthKit data accessed by the App is used solely to provide wellness features directly to you.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances: with service providers who assist in app operations (under strict confidentiality agreements); when required by law or legal process; to protect our rights, safety, or property; or in connection with a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition (with prior notice to users). Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you may be shared for analytical purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including: local data storage on your device with iOS encryption; secure development practices; and minimal data collection as our primary privacy protection. However, no method of electronic storage is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong device passcodes and keep your iOS updated.

7. Data Retention

Your wellness content is stored locally on your device. You can delete your data at any time by removing content within the App or by uninstalling the App. Anonymized performance data is retained only as long as necessary for troubleshooting and improvement purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to: access and view your wellness data within the App; correct or modify your entries at any time; delete your data by removing it from the App; revoke HealthKit permissions through your device’s Settings; and export your data if export features are available. For any data-related requests, please contact us using the information in Section 11.

9. 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 you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or via the App Store update notes. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: ivan@kindintheshell.com