Privacy Policy for Meditation Timer - Focus You

Effective Date: October 1, 2025 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Version: 1.0.3

Introduction

Welcome to Meditation Timer - Focus You ("we", "our", "us", or "the App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our meditation timer application.

By using Meditation Timer - Focus You, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

⚠️ Important Notice - Wellness Tool Only

Meditation Timer - Focus You is designed exclusively for wellness, mindfulness, and relaxation purposes.

❌ This app is NOT a medical device
❌ This app does NOT diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition
❌ This app does NOT replace professional medical advice or treatment
❌ We make NO health claims or medical promises

If you have health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

This app is intended solely to support your personal meditation and mindfulness practice.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address - Used for authentication and account recovery
Full name (optional) - Shown in your profile
Password - Encrypted using industry-standard methods; we never store passwords in plain text

2. Meditation Session Data

To provide personalized meditation tracking, we collect:

Session duration - Length of each meditation session
Session timestamps - Date and time when sessions occur
Meditation type - Type of meditation selected (e.g., mindfulness, breathing, body scan, loving-kindness, focus, sleep)
Ambient sound selections - Sounds chosen during meditation sessions
Meditation preferences - Your selected focus areas for meditation practice (e.g., relaxation, mindfulness, breathing exercises)
Session notes (optional) - Personal reflections you choose to save

3. Progress and Statistics

We automatically generate and store:

Total meditation time - Cumulative time across all sessions
Session count - Number of completed meditation sessions
Weekly/monthly statistics - Aggregated progress data for tracking your meditation journey

4. App Settings and Preferences

We store your preferences:

Theme preference (light/dark mode)
Language preference - Selected app language

5. Technical Data

We automatically collect minimal technical information:

Device type - iOS device model (for app compatibility)
Operating system version - iOS version number
App version - Version of Meditation Timer - Focus You installed

6. Feedback Data

When you submit feedback through the in-app feedback form:

For logged-in users, we collect:

User ID - Your account ID (to track feedback history)
Email address - Automatically collected from your account (for follow-up responses)
Feedback type - Type of feedback (Bug Report, Feature Request, Suggestion)
Title - Brief description of your feedback
Details - Your detailed feedback message
Timestamp - When feedback was submitted

For guest users (not logged in), we collect:

Feedback type - Type of feedback (Bug Report, Feature Request, Suggestion)
Title - Brief description of your feedback
Details - Your detailed feedback message
Timestamp - When feedback was submitted

Note:

Feedback submission is completely voluntary
Email addresses are NOT manually entered; they are automatically collected from logged-in accounts only
Guest users can submit feedback anonymously without providing any personal information

Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we DO NOT collect:

❌ Location data - We never track where you meditate
❌ Camera or photos - No access to your camera or photo library
❌ Contacts - We don't access your contacts
❌ Microphone audio - We don't record your meditation sessions
❌ Health data - We don't integrate with Apple Health or other health apps
❌ Browsing history - We don't track your web activity
❌ Third-party tracking - We don't use advertising trackers or analytics SDKs
❌ Social media data - We don't access your social media accounts

How We Use Your Data

Primary Purposes

We use your information exclusively for:

Authentication - Secure login and account management
Personalization - Customize your meditation experience
Progress Tracking - Display your meditation statistics and achievements
Data Synchronization - Sync your data across your devices (if you log in on multiple devices)
App Functionality - Provide core meditation timer features
Customer Support - Respond to your questions and issues
Feedback and Improvement - When you submit feedback, we use it to improve the app and respond to your suggestions

We DO NOT Use Your Data For

❌ Advertising or marketing to you
❌ Selling to third parties
❌ Sharing with data brokers
❌ Cross-site tracking
❌ Profiling or automated decision-making
❌ Training AI models

Data Storage and Security

Infrastructure

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (a secure PostgreSQL database platform):

Encryption in transit: All data transmitted between your device and Supabase servers uses industry-standard HTTPS/TLS encryption
Encryption at rest: Database contents are encrypted when stored on Supabase infrastructure
Server location: Data is hosted on Supabase's secure cloud infrastructure (location depends on your Supabase project region)
Access control: Strict database access policies using Supabase Row Level Security (RLS)
Infrastructure provider: Supabase runs on secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices:

Password hashing: Passwords are securely hashed by Supabase Auth (never stored in plain text)
Secure authentication: Token-based authentication with automatic expiration
Database security: Row-level security ensures users can only access their own data
Regular updates: We keep our dependencies and infrastructure up to date
Infrastructure security: Supabase provides built-in security monitoring and threat detection

Data Retention

Active accounts: Your data is retained while your account is active
Session history: Meditation sessions are stored in the database

Your Privacy Rights

You have complete control over your data.

Right to Access

View your data: Access your meditation data in the app
Request data access: Email us at umituz9999@gmail.com to request access to your data

Right to Delete

Data deletion: Email us at umituz9999@gmail.com to request deletion of your data

Right to Control

Change preferences: Modify your app settings within the app

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services to operate the app:

Supabase (Backend Infrastructure)

Purpose: Database, authentication, and all backend services
Data shared: Email address, encrypted password, meditation session data, user preferences
Privacy policy: https://supabase.com/privacy
Location: Supabase cloud infrastructure (region-specific based on project setup)
Compliance: SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant
Security: Enterprise-grade security with encryption at rest and in transit

No Other Third Parties

We do not use:

❌ Google Analytics
❌ Facebook SDK
❌ Firebase Analytics
❌ Mixpanel or similar analytics
❌ Advertising networks
❌ Social media integrations
❌ Payment processors (app is currently free)

Children's Privacy

Meditation Timer - Focus You is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at umituz9999@gmail.com, and we will delete the information immediately.

International Users and GDPR Compliance

For Users in the European Union (EU/EEA)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal basis for processing your data is:

Contract performance - Processing necessary to provide the app service (authentication, meditation tracking)
Legitimate interest - Improving app functionality and user experience

Your GDPR Rights:

Right to access your data
Right to rectification (correction)
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

GDPR Requests: Email umituz9999@gmail.com with subject "GDPR Request - Meditation Timer"

Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

For California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Delete your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do NOT sell your data)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information.

CCPA Requests: Email umituz9999@gmail.com with subject "CCPA Request - Meditation Timer"

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What We Use

Meditation Timer - Focus You uses minimal tracking for essential functionality only:

Supabase authentication tokens - To keep you logged in securely (session management)
Browser session data - Temporary session state managed by Supabase Auth

What We DO NOT Use

❌ No advertising cookies - We don't track you for ads
❌ No third-party tracking - No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar
❌ No analytics cookies - We don't track your behavior
❌ No social media cookies - No social media tracking pixels
❌ No local storage for data - All your meditation data is stored securely in Supabase (not on your device)

Privacy-First Approach: We only use what's absolutely necessary for authentication. Your meditation sessions and preferences are stored in our secure Supabase database, not in browser cookies or local storage.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

How We Notify You

Major changes: We will update the "Last Updated" date and may email registered users
Minor changes: We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Your responsibility: Check this policy periodically for updates

Your Continued Use

Your continued use of Meditation Timer - Focus You after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with changes, please stop using the app and delete your account.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information:

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you as soon as possible
We will inform you about what data was affected
We will explain the steps we're taking to address the breach
We will provide guidance on how to protect yourself
We will notify relevant regulatory authorities as required by law (within 72 hours for GDPR compliance)

Your Choices and Controls

What You Can Do

Review data: Check your meditation history and statistics anytime in the app
Change password: Update your password in app settings
Request data deletion: Email us at umituz9999@gmail.com to request account and data deletion

Contact Us

We're here to help with any privacy questions or concerns.

Privacy Questions

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com Subject line: "Privacy Question - Meditation Timer"

Data Requests (Access, Delete, Export)

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com Subject line: "Data Request - [Access/Delete/Export]"

We will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days (or sooner as required by applicable law).

General Support

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com Website: https://umituz.com/projects/health-wellness/meditation-timer

Additional Disclaimers

Not a Medical or Health Device

Meditation Timer - Focus You is designed for wellness, mindfulness, and relaxation purposes only.

Important Limitations:

❌ This app does NOT diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition
❌ This app does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
❌ This app is NOT a medical device or therapeutic tool
❌ This app does NOT make health claims or promises
❌ All meditation and wellness features are for personal awareness only, not medical purposes

If you have medical or mental health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Wellness and Mindfulness Tool

This app is a tool to support your personal meditation and mindfulness practice. Any benefits experienced are subjective and vary by individual. We make no guarantees about specific outcomes or results.

Legal Compliance

This privacy policy complies with:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act - USA)
Apple App Store privacy requirements
US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Transparency Commitment

We believe in radical transparency about data privacy:

✅ We collect only essential data for app functionality
✅ We never sell your data
✅ We never use third-party tracking
✅ We give you complete control over your data
✅ We use industry-standard security
✅ We respond promptly to privacy requests

Your trust is our priority.

Effective Date and Version History

Current Version: 1.0.3 Effective Date: October 1, 2025 Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Version History:

v1.0.3 (Oct 10, 2025) - Added in-app feedback form data collection disclosure
v1.0 (Oct 1, 2025) - Initial privacy policy

Acknowledgment

By using Meditation Timer - Focus You, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Thank you for trusting Meditation Timer - Focus You with your meditation journey. Your privacy matters to us.