Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 30, 2026

⚠️ Important

PuffWise is a wellness application, not a medical device. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data. See our Terms of Service for medical disclaimers.

1. Information We Collect

DataSourcePurpose
Email, display name, profile photoGoogle Sign-InAuthentication
GPS coordinates (temporary)Weather featureLocal weather & air quality
Practice settings (inhale/hold/exhale times)User preferencesPersonalization
Reminder times/daysUser schedulingNotification delivery
Theme preference, dark modeUser settingsUI customization
App version, device model, OSAutomaticTroubleshooting

2. What We Do NOT Collect

3. Data Retention

4. Data Deletion (GDPR/CCPA Compliant)

You may request deletion of ALL your personal data at any time by emailing hello@puffwise.health with subject "Data Deletion Request". We will verify your identity and permanently delete your data within 30 days. This includes:

GDPR Article 17 (Right to Erasure) / CCPA Section 1798.105 compliant.

5. Your Rights

GDPR (EU/EEA): Right to access (Art. 15), rectification (Art. 16), erasure (Art. 17), restrict processing (Art. 18), data portability (Art. 20), object (Art. 21), withdraw consent (Art. 7). Contact hello@puffwise.health. No fee unless requests are manifestly unfounded. Right to lodge complaint with EU Data Protection Authority.

CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, opt-out of sale. We do not sell personal data.

6. Data Security

TLS/SSL encryption in transit. AES-256 encryption at rest (Firebase). Breach notification within 72 hours. We do not sell or rent your personal data.

7. Children's Privacy

Not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Parents who believe their child provided data should contact us for immediate deletion.

8. Changes to This Policy

We will notify users of material changes via in-app notification and/or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

Data Protection inquiries: hello@puffwise.health

Website: puffwise.health