Privacy Policy

Thank you for using the Babee application. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Your privacy and your baby's safety are our top priorities.

📋 Information We Collect

1.1 User-Provided Information

• Mother's Information: Name, email address for account creation and communication
• Baby's Information: Name, date of birth, gender, gestational age to provide personalized care tips
• Health Information: Sleep patterns, feeding preferences (breastfeeding, formula, mixed), breastfeeding status, mood assessments
• Additional Notes: Any health notes or special concerns you choose to share with us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App interaction patterns, feature usage frequency, and session duration
• Crash Reports: Anonymous error logs to help us improve app stability and performance

1.3 Third-Party Services

• Firebase Authentication: Secure login and user authentication
• Firebase Firestore: Encrypted cloud data storage
• Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In: Optional social authentication methods
• RevenueCat: Subscription and payment management
• AI Services (Gemini, Groq): Generating personalized baby care recommendations

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Personalized Advice: Creating daily tips and recommendations tailored to your baby's age and development stage
• Smart Content: Generating relevant content based on your feeding preferences, sleep patterns, and specific concerns
• App Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Customer Support: Responding to your questions and resolving technical issues
• Subscription Management: Processing payments and managing your premium membership
• Smart Notifications: Sending timely reminders and helpful tips (Premium feature, can be disabled anytime)

🔒 Data Security

🤝 Data Sharing

We DO NOT SHARE your personal information with third parties, except in these limited cases:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court orders, or legal processes
• Service Providers: Essential infrastructure providers (Firebase, RevenueCat) who help us operate the app - they only receive the minimum necessary information and are bound by strict confidentiality agreements
• With Your Consent: If we ever need to share your data for any other reason, we will always ask for your explicit permission first

Your trust is our priority. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to advertisers or marketers.

👶 Children's Privacy

Our application is designed for parents and caregivers over 18 years old. While the app helps you care for your baby, we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. All data is provided by parents/guardians about their babies for care purposes only.

⚖️ Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right of Access: View all data we have stored about you and your baby
• Right to Edit: Update your profile information, baby details, and preferences at any time
• Right to Delete: Permanently delete your account and all associated data through our secure 3-step verification process
• Right to Object: Opt-out of certain data processing activities, including notifications and analytics
• Right to Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your mind about data processing permissions at any time

Account Deletion: Profile → Settings → Hidden Settings (•••) → Delete Account. Learn more at our Account Deletion Guide

🔔 Notifications & Communications

For premium users, we offer smart notifications to enhance your parenting experience:

• Push Notifications: AI-generated daily tips, activity suggestions, bonding moments, self-care reminders, feeding tips, sleep advice, and evening reflections (7 categories)
• Email Communications: Important account updates, subscription information, and optional newsletters
• Full Control: All notifications can be managed or disabled at any time in your device settings or app preferences

🔗 Third-Party Links

Our application may contain links to third-party websites or services for additional resources. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

🌍 International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in servers located in different countries, including the United States, where our service providers (Firebase, Google Cloud) operate. We ensure that all international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and KVKK.

⏱️ Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: All data is permanently deleted immediately upon account deletion
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law

📝 Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through the app or via email
• Give you the opportunity to review the changes before they take effect

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