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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Be The Penguin ("the App", "we", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information. The App is owned and operated by Ajju Kota.

Your privacy and data security are extremely important to us. This document outlines the data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account in the App, we may collect:

  • Email address (for login and account access)
  • Name (optional)

We use Supabase Authentication to securely manage user accounts.

1.2 Goal & Progress Data

To provide goal-tracking functionality, we store:

  • User-created goals
  • Log entries
  • Subgoals
  • Metrics
  • Progress data

This data is linked to your user account and stored securely in our database.

1.3 Device Information

We may collect limited device information such as:

  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • App version

This helps us improve performance and troubleshoot issues.

1.4 Payment Information

We do not store or process payment information directly.

All subscription purchases are managed securely by:

  • RevenueCat (subscription backend)
  • Apple App Store (billing & receipts)

We only store subscription entitlement status (e.g., whether you have access to premium features).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide goal-tracking features
  • Sync your data across devices
  • Maintain your account
  • Track subscription entitlements
  • Improve app quality and reliability
  • Provide customer support

We do not sell or share your personal data with third-party advertisers.

3. Third-Party Services We Use

3.1 Supabase

We use Supabase to:

  • Authenticate users
  • Store user data (goals, logs, subgoals)
  • Manage secure access to your information

Supabase adheres to industry-grade security and encryption.

3.2 RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to:

  • Process in-app purchases
  • Verify subscription status
  • Maintain purchase history

RevenueCat does not store your personal payment details.

3.3 Analytics

We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand app performance. No personal or sensitive information is tracked.

4. Data Storage & Security

We store user data securely using:

  • Supabase-managed PostgreSQL databases
  • Encryption at rest and in transit
  • Strict access controls

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information; however, no digital system is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active.

If you delete your account, your data will be permanently removed from our systems within 30 days.

6. User Rights

You can:

  • Access your data
  • Update your data
  • Request account deletion
  • Restore purchases (via App Store)

To request account deletion or support, email us at kotajju@gmail.com.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy if necessary. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Owner: Ajju Kota
Email: kotajju@gmail.com
Website: https://bethepenguin.xyz

This Privacy Policy is effective and valid for the Be The Penguin mobile application distributed on the Apple App Store.