Vitamin D UV Tracker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("the App") and website at vitaminduvtracker.com ("the Website").
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address and display name.
- Skin type selection: Your Fitzpatrick skin type selection (types 1 through 6) used to personalize recommendations.
- Sun exposure logs: Records of sun exposure sessions you manually log in the App.
- Supplement logs: Any Vitamin D supplement intake you choose to track (when available).
Information Collected Automatically
- Location data: With your permission, the App accesses your device's GPS location to retrieve local UV index data and weather conditions. Location data is used in real time to provide accurate recommendations and is not stored on our servers beyond what is necessary for the service.
- Device information: Basic device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and compatibility purposes.
- Usage data: Anonymous usage patterns such as feature usage frequency to help us improve the App. This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.
Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect or store photos, contacts, or files from your device.
- We do not collect health or medical records.
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide personalized sun exposure recommendations based on your location and skin type
- Display current and forecasted UV index data
- Track and display your sun exposure history
- Send smart notifications and alerts (if enabled by you as a Premium subscriber)
- Improve and maintain the App and Website
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Process subscription payments through Apple or Google
3. Location Data
Location data is central to the App's functionality. We use your device's GPS coordinates to query third party UV index and weather data providers. Your precise location is:
- Used in real time to fetch UV data
- Not shared with advertisers or data brokers
- Not used to build a location history profile
- Accessible only with your explicit device permission, which you can revoke at any time through your device settings
If you deny location access, the App will not be able to provide location specific UV data or sun exposure recommendations.
4. Third Party Services
The App integrates with the following types of third party services:
- UV and weather data providers: To retrieve real time UV index, weather conditions, and forecast data for your location.
- App Store and Google Play: To process subscription purchases and manage billing. Payment information is handled entirely by Apple or Google and is never accessed by us.
- Analytics (if applicable): We may use privacy focused analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns. Any analytics data is anonymous and does not include personal identifiers.
These third party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
- Secure storage of account credentials
- Limited access to personal data among our team
- Regular review of our data collection and storage practices
Much of your data (skin type, exposure logs) is stored locally on your device. Data that is synced to our servers for account and premium features is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to provide the service.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:
- Account data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after deletion to handle any outstanding issues.
- Sun exposure logs: Retained as long as your account exists or until you delete them.
- Anonymous usage data: May be retained indefinitely in aggregated form.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your data: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correct your data: Update or correct inaccurate information through the App or by contacting us.
- Delete your data: Request deletion of your account and associated data. Some data may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
- Withdraw consent: Revoke location permissions or notification permissions through your device settings at any time.
- Opt out: Unsubscribe from any promotional communications we may send.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@vitaminduvtracker.com.
8. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Users
If you are accessing the App or Website from outside the country in which our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different jurisdiction. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information as described in this policy.
10. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our Website may use essential cookies to ensure proper functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or third party tracking cookies. We do not participate in cross site tracking or targeted advertising based on your browsing activity.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App or Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: