💧 Suich Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 16, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Health Data

Suich collects and stores the following information locally on your device:

• Water Intake Records: Daily water consumption data, timestamps, and drink types
• Personal Profile: Name, age, weight, gender, activity level, and climate preferences (used for calculating personalized hydration goals)
• App Usage Data: Level progress, XP points, achievements, and reminder preferences
• Settings & Preferences: Notification frequency, reminder times, and app customization choices

1.2 Device Information

We may collect limited device information for app functionality:

• Device model and iOS version (for compatibility)
• App version and crash logs (for bug fixes)
• Language and region settings (for localization)

1.3 Optional Data

With your explicit consent, we may collect:

• Apple Health Integration: Water intake data synchronization with Apple Health app
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance
• Siri Shortcuts: Voice command data processed locally on your device

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Hydration Tracking: Recording and displaying your daily water intake progress
• Personalized Goals: Calculating optimal hydration targets based on your profile
• Smart Reminders: Sending customized notifications to help you stay hydrated
• Gamification: Tracking XP, levels, and achievements to motivate healthy habits
• Analytics & Insights: Providing charts, trends, and progress reports
• App Improvement: Anonymous analytics to enhance user experience and fix bugs

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All your personal health data is stored locally on your device using:

• SwiftData Framework: Secure, encrypted local database
• iOS Keychain: Sensitive settings stored in encrypted keychain
• App Sandbox: Data isolated from other apps and external access

3.2 iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you enable iCloud sync:

• Data is encrypted and synced across your Apple devices
• Apple's end-to-end encryption protects your information
• We never have access to your iCloud data
• You can disable sync anytime in Settings

3.3 Security Measures

• All data transmission uses TLS encryption
• No sensitive data is transmitted to external servers
• Regular security audits and updates
• Biometric authentication support (Face ID/Touch ID)

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Apple Services Integration

We integrate with Apple services under Apple's privacy policies:

• Apple Health: Data shared only with your explicit permission
• Siri & Shortcuts: Voice processing happens on-device
• Apple Watch: Data synced securely between your devices
• iCloud: Optional backup with Apple's encryption

4.2 Service Providers

We work with limited service providers for:

• Analytics: Anonymous usage data for app improvements (Firebase Analytics)
• Crash Reporting: Anonymous error reports for bug fixes (Firebase Crashlytics)
• Advertising: Non-personalized ads (Google AdMob) - no personal data shared

5. Your Privacy Rights

5.1 Access and Control

You have full control over your data:

• View Data: Access all stored information in the app
• Export Data: Download your hydration data anytime
• Delete Data: Remove specific records or all data
• Modify Settings: Change privacy preferences anytime

5.2 Data Deletion

You can delete your data by:

• Using the "Reset All Data" option in Settings
• Deleting the app (removes all local data)
• Contacting us for complete account deletion

5.3 Opt-Out Options

• Disable analytics in app settings
• Turn off iCloud sync
• Refuse notification permissions
• Disable Apple Health integration

6. Children's Privacy

Suich is safe for all ages (4+). For users under 13:

• We comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
• No personal information collected without parental consent
• All data stored locally on device
• No behavioral advertising or data profiling

7. International Users

7.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For European users, we comply with GDPR:

• Legal Basis: Legitimate interest and user consent
• Data Portability: Export your data in standard formats
• Right to Erasure: Complete data deletion on request
• Data Protection Officer: Available for privacy inquiries

7.2 Other Jurisdictions

• CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, and opt-out
• LGPD (Brazil): Data protection and user rights
• PIPEDA (Canada): Privacy compliance standards

8. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally:

• Users will be notified of significant changes
• Updated policy will be posted in the app
• Continued use constitutes acceptance
• Version history available on request

9. Contact Information

10. Technical Information

10.1 Cookies and Tracking

• No web cookies (this is a native iOS app)
• No cross-site tracking
• No advertising IDs unless explicitly consented
• Anonymous analytics only with user permission

10.2 Data Retention

• Health Data: Stored until user deletes or uninstalls app
• Analytics: Anonymous data retained for 26 months maximum
• Crash Reports: Deleted after 90 days
• Account Data: No server-side accounts to delete