Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 25, 2026
Effective Date: October 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to MoodBud ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application MoodBud (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Mood Logs: Your daily mood entries (happy, calm, sad, anxious, angry) and optional notes (up to 300 characters)
- Account Information: Username, email address (if you create an account)
- Onboarding Data: Your selected intent (track emotions, build habits, understand self, or control), first mood logged
- Preferences: Notification settings, theme preferences, language preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: App usage patterns, screen views, session duration, feature usage
- Performance Data: App crashes, errors, performance metrics
- Push Notification Tokens: To send you notifications (with your permission)
2.3 Subscription Information
- Purchase History: Subscription status, purchase dates, renewal dates
- Payment Information: Processed by Apple/Google through RevenueCat (we do not store payment details)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide Services: Enable mood tracking, streak tracking, buddy evolution, and premium features
- Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to improve features and user experience
- Send Notifications: Remind you to log your mood and notify you of social updates (with your permission)
- Process Subscriptions: Manage premium subscriptions and purchases
- Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
- Your mood logs and preferences are stored locally on your device using secure storage
- Data is encrypted at rest on your device
4.2 Cloud Storage
- If you enable cloud sync, your data is stored on servers we operate ourselves, hosted by Contabo GmbH in the European Union (France)
- Data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
- We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
4.3 Data Retention
- Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time
- Backup Data: Deleted data may remain in backups for up to 30 days before permanent deletion
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
5.1 Contabo (server hosting)
- Purpose: Hosts the servers that run our database and backend, which we operate ourselves
- Data: Your mood logs, user preferences, subscription status (stored on our servers in the EU)
- Privacy Policy: https://contabo.com/en/legal/privacy/
5.2 RevenueCat
5.3 Apple App Store / Google Play Store
- Purpose: Processing in-app purchases
- Data: Payment information (processed by Apple/Google, not stored by us)
- Privacy Policy: Apple | Google
5.4 Mixpanel (Optional)
- Purpose: Product analytics (production builds only)
- Data: Anonymous usage analytics, no personal information
- Privacy Policy: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy/
- Note: Analytics are anonymized and do not include personal data
5.5 Push Notifications
- Purpose: Sending notifications (with your permission)
- Service: Expo/Apple Push Notification Service (APNs) / Google Cloud Messaging (FCM)
- Data: Push notification tokens
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Correction
- You can access and update your mood logs and preferences at any time through the App
- You can view your subscription status and manage subscriptions through the App
6.2 Data Export
- You can export your mood logs and data through the App's data export feature
- Data is provided in a machine-readable format (JSON)
6.3 Data Deletion
- You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the App's settings
- Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
- Some data may remain in backups for up to 30 days
6.4 Opt-Out Options
- Push Notifications: You can disable push notifications in your device settings or App settings
- Analytics: Analytics are anonymized and cannot be opted out of individually (no personal data is collected)
- Cloud Sync: You can disable cloud sync in App settings (data remains local only)
6.5 Subscription Cancellation
- You can cancel your subscription at any time through your device's subscription settings (iOS: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions | Android: Google Play Store → Subscriptions)
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
- You retain access to premium features until the end of your billing period
7. Children's Privacy
MoodBud is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
8. International Data Transfers
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 in your country.
By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to:
- European Union (our servers, hosted by Contabo in France)
- United States (RevenueCat and Mixpanel servers)
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request information about what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@aeygroup.co
10. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request access to your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@aeygroup.co
11. Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that may affect your personal information, we will:
- Notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach (where required by law)
- Provide information about the nature of the breach and steps we are taking
- Recommend actions you can take to protect yourself
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending you a notification (for material changes)
Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Consent
By using MoodBud, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.