Privacy Policy for Smokeless AppEffective Date: 6 October 2025This Privacy Policy explains how Smokeless ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use the Smokeless mobile application ("the App"). By creating an account or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.1. Information We Collect
a. Personal InformationWhen you register for an account or subscribe to premium features, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Optional profile details you choose to submit (e.g., quit date, smoking history, progress milestones)b. Health & Habit InformationBecause Smokeless is designed to help you quit smoking, you may provide:
- Your quit date and cigarette usage history
- Daily progress logs (e.g., cigarettes avoided, cravings tracked, relapse notes)
- Reflections or journal entries about your quit journeyNote: This data is highly sensitive. It is treated as confidential and never shared without your consent.c. Usage DataWe automatically collect information about how you interact with the App, such as:
- Device type and operating system
- IP address
- Features used (e.g., progress tracking, streaks, motivational tools)
- Session duration, tap patterns, and screen interactions
- App performance and crash reportsd. Location Information (Optional)With your permission, we may collect location data for optional features, such as regional quit-smoking challenges or community leaderboards. You can disable this at any time in your device settings.e. PermissionsThe App may request access to:
- Notifications: to send motivational reminders, streak alerts, and milestone celebrations
- Health Data (optional): integration with Apple Health or Google Fit to track wellbeing metrics such as heart rate or step counts
- Camera (optional): for personalized goal-tracking content2. How We Use Your Informationa. To Provide and Improve the App
- Deliver features such as quit-day tracking, cravings logging, streak rewards, and gamified accountability
- Analyze anonymized usage patterns to improve support tools and performanceb. To Support Your Quit Journey
- Generate personalized motivational insights based on your tracked data
- Send reminders, encouragement, and relapse prevention tipsc. To Communicate With YouBy creating an account, you consent to receive:
- Transactional emails (e.g. password resets, subscription confirmations)
- App updates and feature notices
- Motivational and promotional content (optional, with opt-out available at any time)d. To Ensure Compliance and SafetyWe may use your information to:
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Prevent misuse or fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations3. Sharing Your InformationWe do not sell or rent your personal information. We only share information in limited circumstances:a. With Your ConsentFor example, if you choose to share your progress on social media or in support groups.b. With Service ProvidersWe use trusted third-party providers for:
- Analytics (e.g., Firebase)
- Crash diagnostics
- Email and notification delivery
These providers only receive the minimum anonymized data necessary to perform their functions.c. For Legal ComplianceWe may disclose information if required by law or if necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of Smokeless, our users, or others.4. Data SecurityWe implement strict safeguards to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted transmission (HTTPS)
- Encrypted storage for sensitive quit-tracking data
- Access controls to restrict who can view or process your dataWhile we take strong measures, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.5. Your Choices
- You may update or delete your profile data through account settings.
- You may disable notifications, location services, or health data access in device preferences.
- You may unsubscribe from motivational or promotional emails through the unsubscribe link in any email.6. Subscription ServicesIf you purchase Smokeless Premium, payments are processed through the Apple App Store or Google Play. Smokeless does not access or store your credit card or payment details. Please review Apple’s and Google’s privacy policies for how they handle your financial data.7. Backup and Data Storage
- Your data is stored primarily on your device.
- If you back it up using iCloud or Google Drive, storage and security are handled by Apple or Google.
- We do not access or control your backups.8. Analytics and ResearchWe may use third-party analytics tools to:
- Understand how users engage with features
- Measure progress across anonymized quit journeys to improve effectiveness
- Fix bugs and improve performanceAll data used for research or analysis is anonymized and cannot identify you personally.9. Sensitive DataBecause Smokeless deals with addiction recovery, we treat all health-related data (quit date, cravings, relapse logs) as highly sensitive. This information is never shared with advertisers, sold, or used for targeted marketing.10. Marketing and MotivationBy default, Smokeless may send:
- Motivational tips and reminders
- Quit-smoking education and health benefits over time
- New feature announcements and limited offersYou can opt out of these communications at any time.11. Data Retention
- We retain your personal data only as long as your account is active.
- If you delete your account, we delete your personal and health data within 30 days, except where required for legal compliance.12. Children’s PrivacySmokeless is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.13. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted in the App. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised policy.14. Contact UsFor any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:📧 [email protected]