Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 30, 2026
Overview
PausePath ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the PausePath mobile application (the "App"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information collected automatically when you use the App.
Personal Information
- Email Address: Collected when you create an account or log in to the App.
- Username and Profile Information: Information you provide to personalize your profile within the App.
User-Generated Content
- Posts, comments, and other content you create within the App
- Group messages and communications
- Challenge activity and participation data
Usage and App Data
- Screen-Time and App Usage Data: We collect information about your app usage patterns and screen time to power core features of the App, such as intervention prompts and usage insights. This data is used to help you understand and change your digital habits.
Purchase Information
- Subscription and Transaction Data: If you subscribe to premium features, we receive information about your subscription status and transaction history through Apple's App Store and StoreKit. We do not directly collect or store your payment card details.
Diagnostics and Crash Data
- We collect crash reports, performance data, and diagnostic information to help us identify and fix bugs, improve App stability, and enhance user experience.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate and improve the App:
- Supabase: For authentication, database, and backend services.
- RevenueCat: For managing in-app subscriptions and purchase data.
- Sentry: For error tracking and crash reporting.
- Apple App Store / StoreKit: For processing in-app purchases and subscriptions.
These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information as described in their respective policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the App
- Create and manage your account
- Process transactions and manage subscriptions
- Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
- Enable social features such as groups, challenges, and messaging
- Analyze usage patterns to improve App features and performance
- Diagnose technical issues and improve App stability
- Communicate with you about updates, support, and promotional information
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (as listed above).
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.
- To Protect Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App's services. We may also retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access and Update: You can access and update your profile information within the App.
- Account Deletion: You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at pausepathapp@gmail.com.
- Data Deletion: You may request deletion of specific data we hold about you by contacting us at the email above.
We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
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 you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: