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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 8, 2025
Rise respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
1. Data We Collect
We collect the following information to provide and improve our service:
- Name: Your chosen display name for meditation sessions
- Friend Code: A unique 6-character code to connect with friends
- Location: Approximate location (city and country only, never precise GPS)
- Session Data: Meditation duration, sync scores, timestamps, and heart reactions
- Friend Lists: People you've added as friends and their information
- Usage Data: App interactions to improve user experience
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Display your name to meditation partners during sessions
- Enable friend connections through unique codes
- Show your approximate location to meditation partners
- Track and display meditation statistics and progress
- Improve the app experience and fix bugs
- Provide customer support when requested
3. Data Storage & Security
- Storage: All data is stored securely in Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
- Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Anonymous ID: Your data is linked to an anonymous user ID, not your real identity
- No Sale: We never sell your data to third parties
- No Ads: We don't use your data for advertising purposes
4. Data Sharing
We only share your data in the following limited circumstances:
- With Meditation Partners: Your name and approximate location are visible during sessions
- With Friends: People you add as friends can see your name and friend code
- Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for data storage and RevenueCat for subscriptions
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to prevent harm
We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: Request a copy of your data anytime
- Delete: Delete your account and all associated data through app settings
- Correct: Update your name or information in the app
- Export: Request a data export by contacting us
- Opt-Out: Stop using the app and delete your account
6. Data Retention
- Active accounts: Data retained while account is active
- Inactive accounts: Automatically deleted after 90 days of inactivity
- Deleted accounts: All data permanently deleted within 30 days
- Session history: Kept for statistics, anonymized after 30 days
7. Children's Privacy
Rise is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us data, please contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Data storage, authentication, and real-time database
- RevenueCat: Subscription and payment management
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
9. International Users
Rise is available worldwide. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Continued use of Rise after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Your Consent
By using Rise, you consent to this privacy policy and our collection and use of your data as described.