Last Updated: June 1, 2025
Summary:
This privacy policy describes how Tryphase ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Data Collection & Usage:
- We collect personal information (name, email, user ID) for app functionality and personalization
- Health and fitness data is collected for analytics and to support your recovery journey
- Location data (coarse) is used for personalization and analytics
- User content (messages, audio) is collected for app functionality
- Purchase information is used for app functionality and analytics
Data Tracking:
We use identifiers (User ID, Device ID) to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies. This tracking is used to:
- Provide personalized content and features
- Analyze app performance and user behavior
- Improve our services and user experience
You can control tracking preferences in your device settings. For more details about our data practices, please read the full privacy policy below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of data:
a) Personal Information
- Full name (used for product personalization and app functionality)
- Email address (used for app functionality)
- Date of birth (optional, for personalized support)
- Profile photo (if added)
- Login credentials (encrypted for security)
- User ID (used for app functionality and tracking)
- Device ID (used for app functionality and analytics)
b) Health & Sobriety Data
- Sobriety start date and streaks (used for analytics)
- Relapse logs (if entered)
- Emotional check-ins and reflections
- Meditation activity, journal entries, and progress badges
- Health-related data (used for analytics)
c) Location & Device Information
- Coarse location (used for product personalization and analytics)
- IP address
- Device type and operating system (OS)
- Mobile identifiers (e.g., IDFA or Android Advertising ID)
- Usage patterns and crash logs
d) User Content & Communication
- Messages exchanged with support or our AI chatbot
- Emails or text messages (used for app functionality)
- Audio data (used for app functionality)
- Feedback, suggestions, or survey responses
e) Purchase Information
- Purchase history (used for app functionality and analytics)
- Subscription status and details
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers)
2. How we use your Information
Your data helps us to:
- Personalize your journey with AI-powered insights and tools
- Track your streaks, goals, and progress
- Provide tailored support, content, and relapse-prevention features
- Analyze behavior to improve the app's performance and user experience
- Notify you with reminders, motivational messages, or updates (if enabled)
- Comply with legal obligations and ensure platform security
We will never sell your personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (for users in the EU/EEA)
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent- You provide clear consent for us to process your data.
- Contract- Data processing is necessary to fulfill our service to you.
- Legal obligation- When legally required to retain or disclose data.
- Legitimate interests- For analytics, improvement, and platform security
For health and sobriety data, which is considered special category data under GDPR, we process this information with your explicit consent and apply additional safeguards.
4. Sharing & Disclosure
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:
- Service providers– For example, hosting, analytics, and AI engines like Hume or Qwen (which power our empathetic AI chatbot and personalization features), all under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requests– If required by law, regulation, or court order.
- Business transfers– In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale (with prior notice).
We may also share anonymized data for research purposes to improve our services, but this will never include personally identifiable information.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Support your personalized recovery journey
- Comply with our legal and regulatory obligations
- Resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect our rights
- Conduct internal analysis and improve user experience
When we no longer need your data for these purposes, we securely delete or anonymize it. If you request account deletion, we will erase your identifiable personal data within 30 days, unless legal obligations require us to retain it for longer.
6. Data Security
We implement strong security measures to protect your data, including:
- End-to-end encryption for sensitive health and sobriety data.
- Secure cloud storage (with providers that meet GDPR and SOC 2 compliance)
- Role-based access control internally.
- Regular vulnerability testing and backups.
7. Your Rights & Choices
You can:
- Access and update your profile info anytime.
- Request deletion of your account and data.
- Opt out of email notifications or push alerts.
- Request a copy of your stored data (data portability).
These rights apply to all users globally, with additional protections as required by local laws, such as the CCPA for California residents. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@phaseapp.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Tryphase is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted immediately.
9. Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand user behavior
- Improve app performance.
- Track anonymous usage patterns
We use:
- Essential cookies to enable core functionality
- Analytics cookies (e.g., via tools like Google Analytics) to understand user behavior.
- Tracking cookies to monitor anonymous usage patterns.
You can control cookie usage in your browser or device settings, and we provide a cookie consent banner where required by law.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred and stored on secure servers in the United States or other regions outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses for GDPR compliance.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the most recent change. We encourage users to review it regularly. If any material changes are made, we will notify you via email or in-app alert before they take effect.
12. Third-Party Links
Our app may contain links to external websites or resources (e.g., in our Curated Resources section). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Tryphase App
📧 Email: phaseapp427@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.tryphase.app