Privacy Policy

StopSmoke ("we," "our," or "us") operates the StopSmoke mobile application and the website at https://stopsmoke.net (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect the following information:

• Name and display name
• Email address
• Smoking and vaping usage preferences (tracking mode, daily usage baseline)
• Financial information related to smoking costs (pack price, currency preference)
• Any information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or feedback

1.2 Health Data

Our Service is a smoking and vaping cessation tool. To provide its core functionality, we collect and process the following health-related data ("Health Data"):

• Daily cigarette consumption logs (number of cigarettes smoked per day)
• Daily vape puff tracking logs (number of puffs per day)
• Smoking and vaping quit date
• Smoking and vaping usage baseline (e.g., cigarettes per day before quitting)
• Health milestone achievement and progress data (e.g., improvements in circulation, lung function milestones)
• Cravings and triggers you may log within the app

All Health Data is self-reported by you. We use this Health Data solely to provide the core cessation tracking features of the Service, including displaying your progress, calculating health milestones, and motivating your quit journey. We do not use your Health Data for advertising, marketing to third parties, or any purpose unrelated to the cessation functionality of the Service. Your Health Data is never sold, shared with advertisers, or used to build marketing profiles.

1.3 Usage Data

When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Savings goals and progress data
• App usage patterns (features accessed, session duration)
• Device information (device type, operating system version)

1.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect precise geolocation data, biometric data, financial account information (credit card numbers, bank details), or health records from medical providers. The Health Data described in Section 1.2 is entirely self-reported by you within the app and is not sourced from medical devices, health providers, or any external health system.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• To personalize your experience (savings calculations, health milestones, tracking)
• To process your subscription and manage your account
• To send you service-related communications (account verification, updates, security alerts)
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To improve and develop the Service based on aggregated, anonymized usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations

2.1 How We Use Health Data

Your Health Data (as described in Section 1.2) is used exclusively for:

• Tracking and displaying your daily smoking and vaping consumption
• Calculating and displaying health recovery milestones (e.g., blood pressure normalization, lung function improvement timelines)
• Showing your smoke-free streak and quit progress over time
• Calculating money saved based on your reported usage and cost data
• Providing personalized motivation and insights to support your cessation journey

Important: We do not use your Health Data or any other personal data for targeted advertising. We do not sell, share, or transfer Health Data to third parties for advertising, marketing, or data brokerage purposes. We do not build advertising profiles based on your smoking or health data.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers provided by our infrastructure partners (Supabase). We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Access controls and authentication for all administrative systems
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)

Disclaimer: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You acknowledge that you provide your personal information at your own risk.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the Service:

• Supabase — Database hosting and authentication infrastructure
• FastComet — Website hosting and deployment
• Expo / React Native — Mobile app framework

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services, and our use of them does not constitute an endorsement of their privacy practices. We select service providers that maintain appropriate data protection standards.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of StopSmoke, our users, or the public
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case your data would remain subject to the protections of this Privacy Policy
• Service providers: With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Service (as listed in Section 4), subject to confidentiality obligations

We will never sell, share, or transfer your Health Data (smoking/vaping tracking logs, health milestones, quit progress) or any other personal information to data brokers, advertisers, or any other third party for commercial purposes. Health Data is only processed on our infrastructure and by the service providers listed in Section 4, solely for the purpose of delivering the Service to you.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain processing of your personal data
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@stopsmoke.net. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6.1 GDPR Compliance (European Economic Area)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to access, rectify, port, and erase your data. You also have the right to object to and restrict certain processing of your data. The legal bases for processing your data include: (a) your consent, (b) the necessity to perform our contract with you, and (c) our legitimate interests in operating and improving the Service.

6.2 CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (though we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at support@stopsmoke.net.

7. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies that are necessary for the Service to function properly. These include:

• Session authentication cookies
• Security tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking cookies. We do not engage in cross-site tracking. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us at support@stopsmoke.net.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. Specifically:

• Account data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 30 days after deletion request for backup and recovery purposes
• Tracking and usage data: Retained while your account is active
• Contact messages: Retained for up to 2 years for support and quality purposes
• Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe

After account deletion, we may retain certain anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be used to identify you for analytical and service improvement purposes.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact us:

• Email: support@stopsmoke.net
• Website: https://stopsmoke.net

We will make every reasonable effort to respond to your inquiry within 30 days.