Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

HerCycle ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our progressive web application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using HerCycle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the Service:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication credentials when you create an account.
• Health Data: Menstrual cycle dates, symptoms, moods, medications, and other health-related information you choose to log.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve the Service.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers for compatibility and troubleshooting.
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or expiration date.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• To personalize your experience, including AI Health Companion responses
• To process subscription payments and manage your account
• To send you notifications you have opted into (cycle reminders, daily logging prompts)
• To communicate important updates about the Service or your account
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our features (anonymized and aggregated)

4. Data Storage and Security

Your health data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use TLS/SSL for data in transit and encrypted databases for data at rest. HerCycle is designed as a privacy-first application — the majority of your health data is processed and stored locally on your device. Only data necessary for account management, premium features, and cross-device sync is transmitted to our servers.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal health information. We may share limited information with:

• Payment Processors: Stripe, for processing subscription payments
• Analytics Providers: Anonymized, aggregated usage data only
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or court order

We will never share your individual health data with advertisers, employers, insurance companies, or any third party without your explicit written consent.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access all personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export your health data in a portable format
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Local Storage

HerCycle uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We also use local storage (localStorage) to save your preferences, onboarding progress, and cached health data for offline access. These are strictly necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

HerCycle is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].