Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2026

Developer: BharatApps Infotech
Contact Email: bharatappsinfotech@gmail.com

1. Introduction

PaceMind ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application handles user information.

PaceMind is designed as a privacy-first, offline anxiety tracking and relief app, meaning most of your data stays entirely on your device.

By using the app, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Core Privacy Principles

  • No account required

  • No personal identity collection

  • No cloud storage or remote database

  • Full user control over data

  • Offline-first functionality

We believe mental health tools should be private, safe, and judgment-free.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Personal Data

We do NOT collect personally identifiable information, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address

  • Government IDs

3.2 User-Entered Data (Stored Locally Only)

The app allows you to input:

  • Anxiety levels (0–10 scale)

  • Triggers and notes

  • Coping session activity

  • Recovery focus preferences

👉 Important:
All this data is stored only on your device using local storage (SharedPreferences).
We do not access, transmit, or store this data externally.

3.3 Automatically Collected Data (Ads & Diagnostics)

To support monetization and app stability, limited non-personal data may be collected:

a) Advertising Data (via Google AdMob)

  • Device identifiers (e.g., Advertising ID)

  • Approximate location (for ad relevance)

  • App interaction signals (ad views, clicks)

b) Technical & Diagnostic Data

  • Crash logs

  • App performance metrics

  • Device type and OS version

This data helps improve app performance and ad experience.

4. How We Use Information

We use information for:

  • Displaying relevant advertisements

  • Improving app stability and performance

  • Understanding general usage trends (non-personal)

We do NOT use your data for profiling, selling, or tracking across services beyond advertising needs.

5. Data Storage & Security

  • All user-entered data is stored locally on your device

  • Data is protected by standard Android/iOS sandboxing

  • No external servers or cloud storage are used

  • Backup mechanisms help prevent accidental data loss

User Control

You can:

  • Export your data (JSON format)

  • Delete all data anytime from Settings

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell or share your personal data.

However, limited data may be shared with third-party services:

Third-Party Services

Google AdMob

Used to display ads in the app.

AdMob may collect:

  • Advertising ID

  • Device and usage data

Learn more:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

7. Advertising (AdMob)

PaceMind uses Google AdMob to display:

  • Banner Ads

  • Native Ads

  • App Open Ads

These ads help keep the app free.

Important Notes:

  • Ads may use your device’s Advertising ID

  • Ads require internet connection

  • Core app features work fully offline

Personalized Ads

Depending on your region and consent:

  • You may receive personalized or non-personalized ads

You can manage ad preferences via your device settings.

8. Data Retention

  • Data remains on your device until you delete it

  • We do not retain any user data on external servers

9. Children’s Privacy

PaceMind is not specifically directed at children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data

  • Delete your data

  • Restrict processing

Since all data is stored locally:
👉 You have full control directly within the app.

11. Disclaimer (Important)

PaceMind is a self-help and wellness tool.

  • It does NOT provide medical advice

  • It does NOT replace professional mental health care

  • It is NOT intended for diagnosis or treatment

If you are experiencing severe anxiety or distress, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.

Updates will be reflected by:

  • Revising the "Effective Date"

  • Updating the policy within the app or website

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy:

BharatApps Infotech
📧 bharatappsinfotech@gmail.com

14. Consent

By using PaceMind, you agree to this Privacy Policy.