SleepTrace - Privacy Policy

 1. Introduction

GROW APP SOLUTIONS LLP ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our iOS application Sleep Trace ("App").

Sleep Trace is a sleep and wellness application that provides sleep tracking, sleep analysis, sleep-sound and snoring detection, and related features using information from Apple Health and the device microphone.

The App does not require users to create an account or provide personal information such as a name, email address, or phone number.

By using our App, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

Sleep Trace does not require users to provide personal information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Contacts

  • Apple ID information

  • User account credentials

  • Precise location information

The App can be used without creating an account or signing in.

B. Health and Fitness Data

With your permission, Sleep Trace may access certain information available through Apple HealthKit to provide sleep tracking and analysis features.

Depending on the permissions you grant, this may include:

  • Sleep duration

  • Sleep stages, including Deep, Core, and REM

  • Time asleep

  • Time in bed

  • Heart rate

  • Respiratory rate

Health information accessed through HealthKit is used only to provide and improve the App's sleep and health-related functionality.

We do not use HealthKit data for advertising, personalized advertising, advertising measurement, or similar marketing purposes.

We do not sell HealthKit data or use it for data brokerage.

Sleep Trace does not upload HealthKit data to our servers or cloud services for advertising purposes.

You control which HealthKit information Sleep Trace can access through Apple's system permissions. You can change or revoke these permissions at any time through your iOS device Settings.

C. Microphone and Audio Data

Sleep Trace may request access to your device microphone to provide sleep-related features such as:

  • Sleep sound detection

  • Snoring detection

  • Sleep sound recording

  • Sleep analysis

Audio captured through the microphone is processed on your device for the purpose of providing these features.

Sleep sound recordings may be stored locally on your device so that you can access supported sleep-recording and analysis features.

We do not upload your microphone recordings or sleep audio to our servers or cloud services for analysis.

We do not sell or share your recorded sleep audio with advertising networks or data brokers.

D. Usage and Diagnostic Data

To improve App stability, performance, and user experience, we and our third-party service providers may collect limited information such as:

  • App interaction events

  • Feature usage information

  • Session information

  • Crash logs

  • Diagnostic information

  • Performance information

E. Device Information

We and our third-party service providers may collect limited device-related information, including:

  • Device model

  • iOS version

  • App version

  • Language and region

  • IP address or approximate location derived from IP address, where collected by third-party services

  • Anonymous or pseudonymous device identifiers

  • Advertising Identifier (IDFA), subject to your permission where required

3. App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

Sleep Trace may use Apple's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework.

Before accessing the Advertising Identifier (IDFA) or engaging in tracking activities where required by Apple, we will request your permission through Apple's ATT prompt.

If you decline permission, you can continue using the App. However, personalized advertising and certain advertising measurement features may be limited.

HealthKit data is not used for advertising, tracking, or personalized advertising.

You can change your tracking preference at any time through your iOS device Settings.

4. Permissions We Request

Depending on the features you use, Sleep Trace may request permission to access:

A. Health

Sleep Trace requests access to Apple HealthKit to read supported sleep and health information, including sleep duration, sleep stages, time asleep, time in bed, heart rate, and respiratory rate.

This information is used to provide sleep tracking, analysis, and related health and wellness features.

You may manage or revoke HealthKit permissions through your iOS device Settings.

B. Microphone

The App requests microphone access to detect and record sleep sounds, including potential snoring and other sounds during sleep, and to provide sleep analysis features.

Microphone audio is processed on the device and recordings may be stored locally on your device. Audio recordings are not uploaded to our servers or cloud services for analysis.

You may manage or revoke microphone access through your iOS device Settings.

C. Notifications

Sleep Trace may request notification permission to provide sleep-related reminders, sleep reports, alerts, or other relevant information.

You may enable or disable notifications at any time through your iOS device Settings.

D. App Tracking Transparency

Sleep Trace may request permission through Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework where tracking is used for advertising or related measurement purposes.

You can manage this permission through your iOS device Settings.

5. How We Use Information

We and our service providers may use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain App functionality

  • Track and analyze sleep patterns

  • Display sleep information and sleep-related insights

  • Detect and analyze sleep sounds and snoring

  • Process locally recorded sleep audio

  • Improve App performance and stability

  • Analyze feature usage and anonymous usage patterns

  • Detect and fix crashes or technical issues

  • Display and measure advertisements

  • Manage subscriptions and in-app purchases

  • Prevent fraud or abuse

  • Comply with applicable legal requirements

HealthKit information is used only for the App's health and sleep-related functionality and is not used for advertising or marketing purposes.

6. Advertising

Sleep Trace may display advertisements provided through third-party advertising partners and mediation services.

Depending on the version of the App and advertising configuration, these services may include:

  • Google AdMob

  • AppLovin

  • Unity Ads

  • ironSource

  • Liftoff / Vungle

  • Meta Audience Network

  • Pangle

  • Moloco

  • InMobi

These advertising partners may collect certain information, such as device information, advertising identifiers, IP address, ad interaction information, and other data necessary for advertising, measurement, fraud prevention, and related services.

Where required, tracking activities involving your device's advertising identifier will be subject to your ATT permission.

HealthKit data, including sleep information, heart rate, respiratory rate, and sleep stages, is not provided to advertising partners and is not used to select, personalize, or measure advertisements.

7. Analytics and App Performance

The App may use Firebase or other third-party analytics and performance services to support services such as:

  • App analytics

  • Performance monitoring

  • Crash reporting

  • Diagnostic and technical information

These services may collect limited technical and usage information necessary to understand App usage, improve performance, and identify technical issues.

HealthKit information and locally recorded sleep audio are not provided to analytics services for advertising purposes.

8. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

Sleep Trace may offer optional in-app purchases or auto-renewable subscriptions that provide access to premium features or remove advertisements.

All payments and subscription transactions are processed by Apple through the App Store.

We do not collect or store your complete payment card or banking information.

Subscription management, billing, cancellation, and refunds are subject to Apple's applicable terms and policies.

9. Third-Party Services

The App may integrate third-party SDKs and services. These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

Third-party services used by the App may include:

  • Google AdMob

  • Firebase

  • AppLovin

  • Unity Ads

  • ironSource

  • Liftoff / Vungle

  • Meta Audience Network

  • Pangle

  • Moloco

  • InMobi

  • Apple App Store services

Third-party advertising and analytics services do not receive HealthKit information or locally recorded sleep audio for advertising purposes.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of applicable third-party service providers.

10. Data Retention

HealthKit data remains managed by Apple Health and is accessed by Sleep Trace only according to the permissions granted by you.

Sleep sound recordings may be stored locally on your device for as long as necessary to provide the applicable sleep-recording and analysis features. You may delete locally stored recordings through the App where supported or by removing the App from your device.

Analytics, diagnostic, advertising, and related information collected by third-party service providers may be retained according to their respective privacy policies and retention practices.

We do not retain your HealthKit data or microphone recordings on our servers because these data are not uploaded to our servers for storage or analysis.

You may stop using the App or uninstall it from your device at any time.

11. International Data Transfers

Information collected by our third-party service providers, such as analytics and advertising providers, may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.

These providers are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards and handling information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and their respective privacy policies.

HealthKit data and locally recorded microphone audio are not uploaded to our servers for international processing.

12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable, information may be processed based on:

  • Your consent, including consent to access HealthKit, microphone, notifications, and tracking where required

  • Legitimate interests, such as improving App performance, security, and functionality

  • Performance of a contract when providing purchased or subscribed services

  • Compliance with applicable legal obligations

You may withdraw consent where applicable through your device settings or other available controls.

13. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through the App.

Sleep Trace is designed to minimize the collection and transfer of personal information.

HealthKit data is accessed through Apple's HealthKit framework and remains under your control through Apple's privacy permissions.

Microphone audio used for sleep detection and analysis is processed on your device, and recordings may be stored locally on your device. We do not upload these recordings to our servers or cloud services for analysis.

However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, or another minimum age required under applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to address the matter.

15. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your information, including:

  • Requesting access to certain information

  • Requesting deletion of certain information

  • Withdrawing consent

  • Managing HealthKit permissions

  • Managing microphone permissions

  • Managing notification permissions

  • Managing advertising and tracking preferences

  • Limiting certain data processing activities where applicable

You can manage App permissions and tracking preferences through your iOS device Settings.

HealthKit permissions can be managed through Apple's Health and privacy settings.

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

Email: appspecials@gmail.com

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our App, services, third-party providers, legal requirements, or operational practices.

Any updates will be posted with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the App after changes become effective means that you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

GROW APP SOLUTIONS LLP

Website: appspecials.com

Email: appspecials@gmail.com

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