Privacy Policy

PeptidePal: Research Companion ("PeptidePal," "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 iOS application.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name. Authentication is handled through Firebase Authentication.

User-Generated Content: The app stores data you choose to enter, including:

• Dose logs (compound, amount, timestamp, injection site)
• Protocol configurations
• Journal entries and biometric metric scores
• Compound selections ("My Stack")
• Reminder preferences

Device Information: We access UserDefaults for local preferences storage as disclosed in our iOS privacy manifest (API reason: CA92.1). We do not collect device identifiers for tracking purposes.

Apple HealthKit (optional, read-only): If you grant permission, PeptidePal reads the following metrics from Apple HealthKit so you can view them alongside your protocols:

• Body weight
• Body fat percentage
• Height
• Step count
• Active energy burned
• Sleep analysis

HealthKit data is read from your device and cached locally on-device only (via AsyncStorage). HealthKit data is never uploaded to our servers, Firebase, or any third party. You can revoke HealthKit access at any time in the iOS Settings app (Privacy & Security → Health → PeptidePal) or by disconnecting from within the app, which also clears the local cache.

What We Do Not Collect:

• We do not track you across other apps or websites
• We do not transmit HealthKit data off your device
• We do not use advertising identifiers
• We do not sell or share your data with third-party advertisers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to:

• Operate and maintain the app's features (dose logging, protocol tracking, journaling)
• Sync your data across your devices via Firebase Cloud Firestore
• Deliver push notifications for dose reminders you configure
• Process in-app purchases through RevenueCat (subscription management)
• Improve app stability and fix bugs

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in Google Firebase Cloud Firestore with security rules that restrict access to your authenticated account only. Data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (Google-managed encryption). Local data is stored on-device using AsyncStorage.

We do not maintain a separate server or database outside of Firebase services.

4. Third-Party Services

PeptidePal integrates the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, Cloud Firestore database, and cloud functions. Subject to Firebase's Privacy Policy.
• RevenueCat: Subscription management and in-app purchase processing. Subject to RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.
• Expo: Development framework and push notification delivery. Subject to Expo's Privacy Policy.

We do not share your personal data with any other third parties.

5. Data Retention

Your data is retained in Firebase for as long as your account is active. You may delete individual logs, protocols, or journal entries at any time within the app. To delete your entire account and associated data, contact us at the email address below.

6. Children's Privacy

PeptidePal is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Email: support@peptidepalapp.com