Privacy Policy for Cory Effective Date: January 15, 2025 Last Updated: January 15, 2025 Thank you for using Cory, a meditation and sleep assistance application ("App", "Service", or "Application"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our App. 1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT 1.1 Information You Provide Directly: - Dream journal entries and mood selections - Meditation session preferences and settings - Audio volume and theme preferences - Notification preferences and reminder times - App usage preferences (elf skin, background themes) 1.2 Automatically Collected Information: - Device information (device model, operating system version, app version) - Usage analytics (meditation session duration, frequency of use, feature interactions) - App performance data (crash reports, error logs) - Audio playback statistics 1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect: - Your real name or personal identity information - Contact information (unless you provide feedback) - Location data or GPS information - Microphone recordings or other sensitive data - Photos or camera access - Contacts or calendar information 2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION We use the collected information to: - Provide personalized meditation recommendations - Maintain your meditation history and progress tracking - Improve app performance and user experience - Analyze usage patterns to optimize features - Fix technical issues and bugs - Develop new features and content - Send optional daily meditation reminders (if enabled) 3. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY 3.1 Local Storage: - Most of your data is stored locally on your device - Dream journal entries are saved only on your device - User preferences and settings are stored locally - Meditation history is maintained locally 3.2 Cloud Storage: - Anonymous usage analytics may be stored on secure cloud servers - No personally identifiable information is transmitted to our servers - We use industry-standard encryption and security measures 3.3 Data Retention: - Local data is retained until you delete the app - Anonymous analytics data is retained for no more than 24 months - You can delete all local data through the app's "Clear All Data" feature 4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE We are committed to protecting your privacy: - We do NOT sell your personal information - We do NOT share personally identifiable information with third parties - We may share anonymous, aggregated usage statistics with service providers - Information may only be disclosed if required by law or to protect user safety 5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information: 5.1 Analytics and Performance: - Adjust SDK: For app attribution and analytics - Facebook SDK: For app analytics and performance monitoring - Crash reporting services: For identifying and fixing technical issues 5.2 UI and Functionality: - Lottie: For animations (no data collection) - SnapKit: For UI layout (no data collection) - Kingfisher: For image processing (no data collection) - Alamofire: For network requests (no data collection) - IQKeyboardManager: For keyboard handling (no data collection) Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their terms. 6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY Our app is suitable for all ages, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately. 7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES You have the right to: - Access and review the information we have about you - Request correction or deletion of your information - Disable analytics and data collection in device settings - Export your dream journal data as PDF - Delete all app data using the "Clear All Data" feature - Uninstall the app to remove all local data 8. NOTIFICATIONS AND PERMISSIONS 8.1 Push Notifications: - Used only for optional daily meditation reminders - Can be disabled in app settings or device settings - No marketing or promotional notifications 8.2 Audio Permissions: - Required for meditation audio playback - No recording or microphone access 9. DATA TRANSFERS If anonymous analytics data is transferred internationally, we ensure: - Appropriate safeguards are in place - Data is anonymized and cannot identify individuals - Transfers comply with applicable data protection laws 10. POLICY UPDATES We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through: - In-app notifications - App Store update notes - Email notification (if contact information is available) Continued use of the app after policy updates indicates acceptance of the revised terms. 11. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: Email: privacy@coryapp.com App Feedback: Use the in-app feedback feature Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours 12. LEGAL COMPLIANCE This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable data protection laws, including: - California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - Other applicable privacy regulations We are committed to complying with all relevant privacy laws and regulations. 13. APP STORE COMPLIANCE This app complies with Apple App Store Review Guidelines: - No sensitive user data is collected without explicit purpose - All data collection is transparent and disclosed - User privacy is respected and protected - Data minimization principles are followed --- By using Cory, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, peaceful meditation experience. For the most current version of this Privacy Policy, please check the app settings or visit our website. Last Updated: January 15, 2025 Version: 1.0