Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PoopLog. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

PoopLog is built with privacy as a core principle. We believe your health data belongs to you and should remain private. By using PoopLog, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

PoopLog is designed with privacy in mind. The application operates entirely locally on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store any personal health information on external servers.

The following information is stored locally on your device:

• Bowel movement entries (Bristol Stool Scale type, color, size, shape, etc.)
• Symptom tracking data (pain level, bloating, gas, urgency, incomplete evacuation)
• Context information (food consumed, medications, stress level, exercise, sleep quality, location)
• Notes and tags you add to entries
• Optional photos attached to entries (stored securely and locally)
• Profile information (if using multi-profile feature)
• App preferences and settings
• Reminder preferences

All of this information is stored locally on your device using an encrypted database (AES-256 encryption).We do not have access to this data. No health data is transmitted to any external servers.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

The application may collect certain information automatically, including:

• Device information (model, operating system version) - stored locally only
• App usage statistics (stored locally only)
• Crash reports and error logs (if you opt-in to share them)

We do not use analytics, tracking, or third-party data collection services.Any crash reporting is optional and anonymized.

3. How We Use Your Information

Since all data is stored locally on your device, we use your information solely to:

• Provide and maintain the functionality of the application
• Enable bowel health tracking features (logging, calendar view, analytics)
• Generate analytics, charts, and visualizations from your local data
• Store and organize your health entries securely
• Generate export reports (PDF, CSV, JSON) when you request them
• Provide reminders and notifications based on your preferences
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Provide customer support when requested

We do not use your information for advertising, marketing, or any commercial purposes.We do not sell, rent, or share your health data with third parties. We do not use your data for research purposes unless you explicitly opt-in.

4. Data Storage and Security

All your health data is stored locally on your device. This includes:

• All bowel movement entries and associated data stored in an encrypted local database (AES-256 encryption)
• Photos (if attached) stored in the application's private directory
• App settings and preferences stored in local storage
• Analytics data computed locally from your entries

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data on your device:

• AES-256 Encryption: Database encrypted at rest for maximum security
• Biometric Authentication: Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint lock
• Local-First Architecture: No cloud sync, no data transmission
• Secure Deletion: Cryptographic erasure when deleting data

However, please note that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your device, including using device-level security features like screen locks and encryption.

Important: If you uninstall the application, all locally stored data will be permanently deleted. We recommend exporting and backing up important data before uninstalling.

5. Third-Party Services

PoopLog is designed to operate independently with minimal third-party dependencies. The application may use the following services:

• Flutter Framework: The app is built using Flutter. No data is shared with Flutter or Google.
• Crash Reporting (Optional): If you opt-in to crash reporting, anonymized crash logs may be sent to help improve the app. No personal health data is included.

We do not use advertising networks, analytics services, or any third-party services that would have access to your health data.

If any third-party services are used, they have their own privacy policies. We ensure that no personal health data from PoopLog is shared with these services.

6. Permissions

PoopLog may request the following permissions:

• Camera (Optional): Required only if you choose to attach photos to entries. Camera access is only used when you explicitly choose to take a photo. No images or video are transmitted outside your device.
• Photo Library/Gallery (Optional): Required only if you choose to import photos for entries. Only accessed when you explicitly choose to import an image.
• Storage: Required to store your health data and optional photos locally on your device.
• Notifications (Optional): Required only if you choose to enable reminders. Used solely for sending reminder notifications based on your preferences.
• Biometric Authentication (Optional): Required only if you choose to enable biometric lock. Used solely for unlocking the app on your device.

All permissions are used solely for the functionality described above. We do not access your camera, photos, or storage for any other purpose.

7. Data Export and Sharing

PoopLog provides export functionality that allows you to share your data:

• PDF Reports: Professional, formatted reports for healthcare consultations
• CSV Export: Spreadsheet-compatible data for personal analysis
• JSON Export: Data portability format

Export and sharing are entirely under your control.You choose when to export, what data to include, and how to share it. We do not automatically export or share your data. Once you export and share data, it is subject to the privacy policies of the services you use to share it (email, cloud storage, etc.).

8. Children's Privacy

PoopLog is not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental supervision. While the app includes multi-profile support that may be used by parents to track children's health, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 directly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can address the situation.

Parents using PoopLog to track their children's health should be aware that all data is stored locally on the device and is subject to the same privacy protections as adult data.

9. Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your information:

• You can view, edit, or delete any entry at any time
• You can export all your data in multiple formats (PDF, CSV, JSON)
• You can create local backups on your device
• You can delete individual entries, bulk delete, or delete all data
• You can clear all app data through your device settings
• You can uninstall the application, which will permanently delete all local data
• You can manage profiles (create, switch, delete) if using multi-profile feature

You own 100% of your data.You control when and how data is shared. You can export all data at any time. You can delete all data at any time. No data is shared with third parties without your explicit action.

10. Medical Disclaimer

Important: PoopLog is a tracking tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided by PoopLog is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or tracked in PoopLog.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

If we make material changes to how we handle your data, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you through the app or other means.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: