Privacy Policy for Based

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Based ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information we collect

1. Information you provide directly

When you complete the onboarding process, we may collect:

Basic profile information: Name, age, and sex
Quote preferences: Quote levels and categories you select
Notification preferences: Whether you enable notifications, frequency (notifications per day), and preferred time windows
Widget usage: Whether you install the iOS widget
Premium subscription data: Information about your trial and subscription status

2. Information automatically collected

Device information: Platform (iOS/Android), operating system version, and app version
Usage analytics: How you interact with the app, collected through analytics tools
Error and performance data: Technical information about app crashes and errors
Session recordings: Analytics tools may record user sessions to help improve the app experience
Purchase information: Subscription and payment data processed through Apple or Google payment systems
Conversion tracking data: Device identifiers (such as IDFA on iOS when permission is granted) and app events collected for advertising measurement

3. Information stored locally on your device

The following data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers:

Daily streak tracking data
Your favorite quotes
Custom themes you create
Detailed notification preferences
Selected quote categories

How we use your information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service delivery: To provide personalized quotes and notifications based on your preferences
App improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve functionality, design, and user experience
Customer support: To respond to your feedback and support requests
Subscription management: To process and manage your premium subscription
Error monitoring: To identify and fix technical issues and bugs
Communication: To send important updates about the app (if you opt in)

Third-party services

We may use the following third-party services that may collect information:

RevenueCat

Purpose: Subscription and payment processing
Data shared: User identifier, purchase information, subscription status
Privacy policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Supabase

Purpose: Backend database for storing onboarding responses and feedback
Data shared: Onboarding information associated with your user ID
Privacy policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

Sentry

Purpose: Error tracking and performance monitoring
Data shared: Error logs, device information, IP address, and user context
Privacy policy: https://sentry.io/privacy/

PostHog

Purpose: Product analytics and session recording
Data shared: Usage patterns, user interactions, session replays, device information
Privacy policy: https://posthog.com/privacy

Apple App Store / Google Play Store

Purpose: Payment processing for subscriptions
Data shared: Payment information and purchase history handled directly by Apple or Google

TikTok Pixel

Purpose: Conversion tracking and advertising measurement
Data shared: Device identifiers (IDFA on iOS when permission is granted) and app events such as installs or purchases
Privacy policy: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy

Opt-out: You can opt out of tracking through iOS App Tracking Transparency settings by denying tracking permission or by going to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking on your device.

Data retention

Account data: We retain onboarding data for as long as you use the app. You may request deletion at any time.

Analytics data: Retained according to third-party provider policies (typically between 90 days and 2 years).

Local data: Data stored on your device remains until you uninstall the app or clear the app’s data.

Data security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information including:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure storage practices
Regular security updates and monitoring
Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

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

Your privacy 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 your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Opt out of analytics or communications
Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights please contact us using the email below.

Children's privacy

The app is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Push notifications

Based uses local push notifications to deliver quotes based on your preferences.

Notifications are scheduled locally on your device
Based on your selected categories and preferences
Optional and can be disabled anytime in settings
Not used for marketing or advertising messages

Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users by updating the "Last Updated" date and publishing the updated policy in the app or website.

European users (GDPR)

As this app is operated in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your rights include access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing, and the right to withdraw consent.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: wemakeitbased@gmail.com
App: Based
Location: Denmark

Cookie policy

The Based app does not use cookies directly. However, third-party analytics providers may use similar technologies for analytics purposes.

By using the Based app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and sharing of information as described.