Sponge Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 13, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Sponge! This Privacy Policy explains how Avanasi Labs Limited ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (age, gender, height, weight)
• Login credentials

Health and Wellness Data:

• Sleep patterns and duration
• Physical activity and steps
• Heart rate measurements
• Energy levels throughout the day
• User-reported wellness metrics

Usage Data:

• How you interact with the Service
• Features you use
• Time spent in the app
• Response to alerts and suggestions

Information Automatically Collected

Device Information:

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• Mobile network information

Log Data:

• IP address
• App crashes and performance data
• Time and date of access
• Pages or features viewed

Information from Third Parties

Health Data Integration:

• With your permission, we may integrate with Apple Health or Google Fit to collect health metrics
• Calendar data to provide context-aware suggestions

Authentication Providers:

• Profile information from Google or Apple when you sign in using these services

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and Improve the Service

• Calculate and display your energy scores
• Generate personalized health and wellness recommendations
• Send timely alerts about your energy patterns
• Analyze trends in your wellness data
• Improve our algorithms and features

Communication

• Send you important service updates
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Notify you about new features
• Send push notifications (with your permission)

Security and Compliance

• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Investigate and prevent security incidents

Research and Analytics

• Understand how users interact with Sponge
• Develop new features and improvements
• Aggregate and anonymize data for research purposes

Important: We never sell your personal data to third parties.

Data Retention

Active Accounts

We retain your data for as long as your account is active and as necessary to provide you with the Service.

Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• Your account enters a 30-day grace period during which you can reactivate it
• After 30 days, all personally identifiable information is permanently anonymized
• Aggregated, anonymized data may be retained for analytics and research purposes

Specific Data Types

• Health metrics: Retained for historical analysis and trend calculation
• Energy data: Stored to show your progress over time
• Log data: Typically retained for 90 days for security and debugging purposes

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate the Service:

• Cloud hosting providers
• Analytics services
• Push notification services
• Email service providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and can only use it to provide services to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal requests from government authorities
• Court orders or subpoenas
• Requests to protect our legal rights or those of others
• Investigations of fraud or security incidents

Business Transfers

If Sponge is acquired by or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent for specific purposes not covered in this policy.

We do not:

• Sell your personal data
• Share your health data with advertisers
• Use your data for marketing third-party products

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

Technical Safeguards

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security audits and penetration testing
• Access controls and authentication

Organizational Safeguards

• Employee training on data protection
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure development practices
• Incident response procedures

Your Responsibility

• Keep your login credentials secure
• Use a strong, unique password
• Enable two-factor authentication if available
• Log out from shared devices

Important: No system is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Portability

• View your data: Access your personal information through the app settings
• Export your data: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Download reports: Generate and download your health metrics

Control and Deletion

• Update information: Modify your profile and settings at any time
• Delete specific data: Remove individual health entries or records
• Delete account: Permanently delete your account and data

Communication Preferences

• Push notifications: Enable or disable through app settings
• Email communications: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (service emails may still be sent)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at developer@avinasi.org.

International Data Transfers

Server Location

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access Sponge from outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Data Protection

We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including:

• Compliance with applicable data protection laws
• Security measures meeting international standards

Children's Privacy

Age Requirement

Sponge is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Parental Notice

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at developer@avinasi.org.

COPPA Compliance

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States and similar laws in other jurisdictions.

Third-Party Services

Integration Services

Sponge may integrate with third-party services such as:

• Apple Health / HealthKit
• Google Fit
• Calendar applications

When you connect these services, their own privacy policies apply to how they handle your data.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

Analytics Services

We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with Sponge. These services may collect information about your device and usage patterns.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• We will notify you through the app or via email for material changes
• Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance

Notification Period

For significant changes, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before the new policy takes effect.

Review Reminder

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact our data protection team:

Email: developer@avinasi.org Subject Line: "Privacy Inquiry" or "Data Protection Request"

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Contact Us

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

Avanasi Labs Limited Sea Meadow House, P.O. Box 116 Road Town, Tortola VG1110 British Virgin Islands

Email: developer@avinasi.org

For specific inquiries:

• Privacy Questions: Email with "Privacy" in subject line
• Data Deletion Requests: Email with "Data Deletion" in subject line
• General Support: Access in-app help center

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Thank you for trusting Sponge with your health and wellness data. Your privacy is important to us.