Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At GUGU, we believe your privacy is fundamental. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our iOS application GUGU ("the App"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about our practices.

Information We Collect

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

GUGU stores all your personal data locally on your device. This includes:

• Goal Data: Your custom goals, progress tracking, completion records, and achievement statistics
• Pet Data: Your virtual pet's name, status, characteristics, and care history
• Journal Entries: Your personal journal entries, including text content and photos you choose to add
• Analytics Data: Weekly progress analytics, streak information, and habit tracking data
• App Preferences: Your settings, customizations, and app configuration choices

Data We Do NOT Collect

GUGU does not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal information on external servers. We do not:

• Access your contacts, location, or other personal device data
• Collect usage analytics or behavioral data
• Track your activity across other apps or websites
• Store your data in the cloud or on our servers
• Share your information with third parties

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively within the app to provide functionality:

• Goal Tracking: To track your daily habits and display progress
• Pet Care: To update your virtual pet's status based on your goal completion
• Analytics: To show you personal insights about your habit-building progress
• Journaling: To store and display your personal journal entries
• Personalization: To maintain your app settings and preferences

Photo and Camera Access

GUGU may request access to your device's camera and photo library for the following purposes:

• Journal Photos: To allow you to add photos to your journal entries
• Photo Storage: Selected photos are converted and stored locally within the app

You can always deny these permissions, and the app will continue to function without photo capabilities. Photos you add to journal entries are stored locally on your device and are never uploaded or transmitted.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Local Storage: All data remains on your device using iOS's secure data storage mechanisms
• No Network Transmission: Your personal data is never transmitted over the internet
• Device Security: Data security relies on your device's built-in security features (passcode, Touch ID, Face ID)
• App Sandboxing: iOS app sandboxing prevents other apps from accessing GUGU's data

Data Retention and Deletion

You have complete control over your data:

• Retention: Data is kept locally until you delete the app or manually delete specific entries
• Deletion: You can delete individual journal entries, goals, or clear all data within the app
• App Removal: Uninstalling the app permanently removes all associated data from your device
• No Recovery: Since we don't store your data externally, deleted information cannot be recovered

Third-Party Services

GUGU does not integrate with any third-party services that collect your personal data. The app operates entirely offline and does not:

• Use analytics services (like Google Analytics)
• Include advertising networks
• Connect to social media platforms
• Sync with cloud services

Children's Privacy

GUGU does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is designed to be family-friendly, but we recommend parental guidance for younger users. Since all data is stored locally on the device, parents have complete control over their child's information.

International Users

GUGU can be used worldwide. Since all data processing occurs locally on your device, there are no international data transfers or jurisdictional concerns. Your data never leaves your device regardless of your location.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through app updates
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy

Your Rights

Since your data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

• Access: You can view all your data within the app at any time
• Correction: You can edit or update any information directly in the app
• Deletion: You can delete specific entries or all data through the app or by uninstalling
• Portability: Your data remains on your device and moves with your device