Privacy Policy

📜1. Introduction

Welcome to Vicu! At Vicu ("we", "us", "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App", "Service", "Application").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using Vicu, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

🎯2. Information We Collect

Vicu is designed with privacy at its core. We collect minimal information necessary to provide and improve our Service. The information we collect falls into the following categories:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use Vicu, you may provide us with the following information, which is stored locally on your device:

• Check-in Records: Information about your oral care activities, including brushing times, durations, flossing activities, brush head replacement dates, and dental checkup records.
• Photos: Images you choose to upload or capture through the App, including photos related to your oral care routine.
• Reminder Settings: Your customized notification preferences and reminder schedules.
• Achievement Data: Your progress toward various achievements and milestones within the App.
• Statistics: Data derived from your check-in records, including streaks, totals, and analytics information.

Important: All of the above information is stored locally on your device and is not automatically transmitted to our servers. We do not have access to this information unless you explicitly share it with us.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

To provide and improve our Service, we may automatically collect certain information:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, and device language.
• Usage Information: How you interact with the App, features you use, time spent on different screens, and crash reports.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized data about App usage patterns, performance metrics, and feature utilization.
• Location Information: We do not collect precise location data. We only use timezone information to provide accurate date and time features.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

• App Store Analytics: If you download the App through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, we may receive anonymized analytics data from these platforms.
• In-App Purchase Information: When you make in-app purchases, Apple or Google processes the transaction. We receive confirmation of purchases but not your payment information.

💾3. Data Storage and Local Storage

Vicu uses a local-first architecture, which means your data is primarily stored on your device:

• On-Device Storage: All check-in records, photos, settings, statistics, and personal data are stored locally on your device using secure, encrypted storage mechanisms provided by your operating system.
• No Account Required: You do not need to create an account to use Vicu. This means we do not collect email addresses, usernames, passwords, or other account-related information.
• Data Ownership: You retain full ownership of all data stored in the App. We do not claim any rights to your personal information or content.
• Backup Responsibility: You are responsible for backing up your data through your device's backup mechanisms (e.g., iCloud, Google Drive). We cannot recover data if your device is lost or damaged.

🔧4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide the Service: Process your check-in records, display statistics, manage reminders, track achievements, and provide all features available in the App.
• To Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns, identify bugs, optimize performance, and develop new features based on anonymized, aggregated data.
• To Send Notifications: Deliver reminders and notifications about oral care activities based on your preferences and settings.
• To Process In-App Purchases: Confirm and process purchases of virtual coins and premium features.
• To Ensure Security: Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security threats, fraud, and unauthorized access.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal requirements, respond to legal processes, enforce our terms, and protect our rights and the rights of others.

We do not use your information for advertising purposes or sell your personal information to third parties.

🔐5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and are committed to keeping your information confidential. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 No Third-Party Sharing

We do not share your personal data, check-in records, photos, or any other locally stored information with third parties, except as described in this Policy or as required by law.

5.2 Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate the App and provide services on our behalf. These service providers have access to information only to perform specific tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose:

• Analytics Services: We may use analytics services to understand how the App is used. These services collect anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify you personally.
• Crash Reporting: We may use crash reporting services to identify and fix bugs. These services may collect technical information about device crashes.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency), to:

• Comply with a legal obligation or process
• Protect and defend our rights or property
• Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
• Protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
• Protect against legal liability

5.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

🛡️6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• Encryption: Data stored locally on your device is protected by your device's built-in encryption mechanisms (e.g., iOS Data Protection, Android File Encryption).
• Secure Storage: We use secure storage APIs provided by your operating system to store sensitive information.
• Network Security: When data is transmitted (if applicable), we use industry-standard encryption protocols such as HTTPS/TLS.
• Access Controls: We limit access to your information to employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information to process it, and who are subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

👶7. Children's Privacy

Vicu is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the contact information provided below.

For users between the ages of 13 and 18, we recommend that parents or guardians supervise their use of the App and review this Privacy Policy to understand how information is collected and used.

🌍8. International Data Transfers

Your information is primarily stored on your local device and processed within your device's operating system. However, if we use third-party services for analytics or other purposes, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of information to these countries. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

⚖️9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights may include:

• Right to Access: You can access and review your data directly within the App, as all data is stored locally on your device.
• Right to Delete: You can delete your data at any time by deleting specific records within the App or by uninstalling the App entirely.
• Right to Correction: You can edit and correct your data directly within the App.
• Right to Data Portability: You can export your data using the App's export features (e.g., exporting check-in reports as images).
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain data collection by adjusting App settings or device permissions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

🍪10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Vicu does not use cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies. However, third-party services we integrate with (such as analytics services) may use cookies or similar technologies. These technologies are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.

You can control cookies through your device's browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

🔄11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification through the App (if you have notifications enabled)
• Posting a notice on our website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy indicates when it was last revised.

📍12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell (we do not sell personal information).
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

📧13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

✅14. Acknowledgment

By using the Vicu application, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy, understand it, and agree to our data practices as described herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Service.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date you first use the Service and will remain in effect until replaced by a new Privacy Policy or until the Service is discontinued.