Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 5, 2026
Welcome to Decision Buddy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding your data when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address for authentication purposes.
- Decision Data: Information about your decisions, options, criteria, and scores that you input into the app.
- User Preferences: Your settings, preferences, and configuration choices within the app.
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- App Usage Data: How you interact with the app, including features used, time spent, and navigation patterns.
- Error Reports: Technical information about app crashes or errors to help us improve the service.
Third-Party Services
We integrate with the following third-party services:
- AI Providers: OpenAI and Google Gemini for generating decision criteria and recommendations.
- Cloud Storage: Supabase for optional cloud synchronization of your decision history.
How We Use Your Information
- To Provide Our Service: Process your decisions, generate recommendations, and store your decision history.
- To Improve Our App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience.
- To Communicate With You: Send important updates, security notices, and respond to your inquiries.
- To Ensure Security: Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and technical issues.
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
All your decision data is stored locally on your device by default. You have complete control over this data and can delete it at any time through the app's settings.
Cloud Synchronization (Optional)
If you choose to enable cloud synchronization:
- Your decision history will be encrypted and stored securely on Supabase servers
- You can access your data across multiple devices
- You can disable synchronization at any time
- You can delete your cloud data through the app settings
Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption protocols
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your data
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments
- Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for app functionality
Your Rights and Choices
- Data Access: You can view all your stored decision data within the app
- Data Deletion: You can delete individual decisions or clear all data at any time
- Cloud Sync Control: Enable or disable cloud synchronization based on your preference
- Export Data: Export your decision history for backup or transfer purposes
- Account Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data permanently
Third-Party Services and Links
Our app integrates with third-party AI services:
- OpenAI: Used for generating decision criteria and recommendations
- Google Gemini: Alternative AI service for decision analysis
These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
- OpenAI Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
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
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
- Sending you an in-app notification (if significant changes occur)
Contact Us
International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our app, you consent to such transfers.
Data Retention
- Local Data: Stored indefinitely on your device until you choose to delete it
- Cloud Data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
- Analytics Data: Aggregated usage data may be retained for up to 2 years for improvement purposes
Last updated: January 5, 2026