Privacy Policy for WeightPal
Last updated: September 23, 2025
Introduction
WeightPal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Account Information: Email address, name, and profile information when you create an account
- Health Data: Weight logs, mood tracking, and wellness goals you input into the app
- Profile Photos: Images you upload for your profile picture (stored locally and in our secure cloud storage)
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app features
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
- Performance Data: Crash reports and app performance metrics
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the WeightPal service
- Track your health and wellness progress
- Send notifications about your goals and achievements
- Improve app functionality and user experience
- Provide customer support
Camera and Photo Usage
- Profile Pictures: Camera access is used solely for taking profile photos within the app
- Photo Selection: Gallery access allows you to choose existing photos for your profile
- Local Processing: Photos are processed locally on your device before secure upload
- No Background Access: We never access your camera or photos without your explicit permission
- User Control: You can always choose to skip adding a profile picture
Data Storage and Security
- Cloud Storage: Your data is securely stored using Supabase with encryption
- Local Storage: Some data is cached locally on your device for offline access
- Photo Storage: Profile pictures are stored securely and are only accessible to you
Permissions We Request
Android Permissions
- Camera: To allow you to take photos directly within the app for your profile picture
- Photos/Media/Files: To allow you to select and upload profile pictures from your device
- Internet: To sync your data across devices and enable cloud backup
- Wake Lock: To ensure notifications work properly and sync continues in background
- Vibrate: For notification alerts and haptic feedback
- Receive Boot Completed: To restore notification schedules after device restart
iOS Permissions
- Camera: To take photos directly within the app for your profile picture
- Photos: To select profile pictures from your photo library
- Notifications: To send you reminders and achievement alerts
- Face ID: For secure authentication (optional)
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Supabase: For secure data storage and authentication
- Google Play Billing / Apple App Store: For premium subscription management
- Expo: For app development and deployment
Your Rights
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data
- Opt out of non-essential notifications
Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Health Logs: Retained as long as your account is active
- Usage Analytics: Anonymized and retained for up to 2 years
Children's Privacy
WeightPal is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@weightpal.app
By using WeightPal, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.