Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 18, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hades ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address through Firebase Authentication (Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In).
• Preferences: Your selected goals (e.g., studying, working out), voice preferences (Dad/Mom voice), and which apps you want to block.
• Subscription Information: If you subscribe, payment processing is handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect or store your payment information.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the App, including intervention triggers, "resist" actions, and timed access grants.
• Analytics: We track aggregate statistics like daily intervention counts and streak data to help you monitor your progress.
• Device Information: We may collect device type and operating system version for app compatibility purposes.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT access, read, or store the content of your messages, photos, or other personal files.
• We do NOT track your location.
• We do NOT access your contacts or phone calls.
• We do NOT monitor your activity outside of our App's intervention functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the App
• Generate personalized motivational messages using AI (Google Gemini)
• Generate voice audio for motivational messages (Inworld AI)
• Track your progress and display statistics
• Process your subscription through Apple's App Store
• Monitor app crashes and errors to improve stability and fix bugs
• Improve and optimize the App experience
• Respond to customer service requests

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

4.1 Firebase (Google)

• Firebase Authentication: For secure account management
• Cloud Firestore: For storing your preferences and usage data
• Cloud Functions: For server-side processing
• Cloud Storage: For storing generated audio files
• Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and error monitoring to improve app stability. This may collect device information, crash logs, and anonymized usage data to help us identify and fix bugs.

Firebase Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

4.2 Google Gemini AI

We use Google's Gemini AI to generate personalized motivational messages. The AI receives your selected goal and the app you tried to open, but no other personal information.

4.3 Inworld AI

We use Inworld AI's text-to-speech service to generate voice audio for motivational messages. Only the generated text is sent to this service.

4.4 Apple App Store

Subscription purchases are processed entirely by Apple. We receive confirmation of your subscription status but never your payment details.

4.5 TikTok for Business (Advertising)

We use TikTok's advertising services to reach potential users and measure the effectiveness of our ad campaigns. We may share:

• App Events: Anonymous events like app installs, trial starts, and subscriptions to measure ad performance
• Device Identifiers: If you grant permission via Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt, we may share your Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) with TikTok
• Aggregate Data: Non-personally identifiable metrics about user behavior

This data helps us optimize our advertising to reach users who may benefit from Hades. We do NOT share your personal information, messages, or app usage details with TikTok.

TikTok Privacy Policy: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy

4.6 SKAdNetwork (Apple)

We use Apple's SKAdNetwork framework for privacy-preserving ad attribution. This allows us to measure the success of our advertising campaigns without tracking individual users. No personal data is shared through SKAdNetwork.

5. Advertising and Your Choices

We may use advertising services to promote Hades to potential users. Here's how it works and your choices:

5.1 App Tracking Transparency

When you first use the App, you may see Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt asking for permission to track your activity across other apps and websites. This is optional. If you:

• Allow: We may share your device's advertising identifier (IDFA) with advertising partners like TikTok to measure ad effectiveness and show you relevant ads elsewhere.
• Ask App Not to Track: We will NOT share your IDFA. We can still use privacy-preserving methods like SKAdNetwork for basic attribution.

You can change this setting anytime in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking.

5.2 What We Share with Advertisers

• Anonymous app events (install, subscription) - never your identity
• Aggregate statistics (not individual behavior)
• IDFA only if you've granted permission

5.3 What We NEVER Share

• Your name or email address
• Your goals or preferences
• Which apps you block
• Your usage statistics or streaks
• Any content from motivational messages

6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on Google Cloud Platform through Firebase services. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of data at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at destangokalp@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The App 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 information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where our service providers (Google, Apple, TikTok) operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: destangokalp@gmail.com