BabyMind
Introduction
Welcome to BabyMind. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
BabyMind is a comprehensive family health and baby care application designed to support you through preconception, pregnancy, and your baby's early development. We understand the sensitivity of the information you entrust to us, and we take our responsibility to protect it very seriously.
By using BabyMind, 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.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services to you. Below is a detailed breakdown of the information we collect:
👤 Personal Account Information
- Full Name: Used to personalize your experience and communications
- Email Address: Used for account authentication, important notifications, and support communications
- Phone Number (Optional): May be used for account recovery and security purposes
- Password: Securely hashed and stored for account protection
- Profile Picture: Obtained from social login providers (Google, Apple) if you choose to sign in with them
👶 Baby & Family Information
- Baby's Name: Used to personalize content and tracking
- Birth Date: Used to calculate age and provide age-appropriate content
- Gender: Used to personalize recommendations and content
- Birth Weight & Height: Initial measurements for growth tracking
- Current Measurements: Ongoing weight, height, and head circumference data
- Feeding Type: Breastfeeding, formula, or mixed feeding preferences
- Sleep Preferences: Sleep methods and routines
💙 Health & Development Data
- Sleep Tracking: Duration, times, patterns, and sleep quality data
- Development Milestones: Achievement tracking for cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
- Nutrition Data: Food intake, supplements, and dietary information
- Vaccination Records: Vaccine names, dates, and completion status
- Symptom Tracking: Health symptoms with severity levels
- Mood Tracking: Daily mood entries for parents
- Pregnancy Data: Due dates, weekly progress, kick counts (for pregnancy tracking)
- Menstrual Cycle Data: Period dates, cycle length, fertility information (for preconception tracking)
🎤 Audio Recordings
- Cry Analysis: Short audio recordings of baby cries are analyzed using AI to help identify potential needs (hunger, discomfort, tiredness, etc.)
- Voice Diary: Personal audio notes and observations you choose to record
Audio recordings are processed securely and are used solely to provide the cry analysis feature and store your personal voice notes.
📍 Location Data
- City/Region: Used to provide location-specific content such as regional nutrition recommendations, seasonal health tips, and local allergy alerts
- Coordinates: Used only when you manually select your location on the map
We collect location data at the city level only. We do not track your precise real-time location.
📱 Device & Technical Information
- Device Model & Brand: Used for app optimization and troubleshooting
- Operating System: iOS or Android version for compatibility
- App Version: Used to provide appropriate features and updates
- FCM Token: Firebase Cloud Messaging token for push notifications
- Timezone: Used to display correct times and schedule notifications
📷 Photos & Media
- Development Photos: Photos you upload to track your baby's growth
- Milestone Photos: Images documenting special moments and achievements
Photos are stored securely and are only accessible by you.
💳 Payment Information
- Subscription Status: Whether you have an active premium subscription
- Purchase History: Records of subscription purchases
We do not directly process or store credit card information. All payments are handled securely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store via our payment partner RevenueCat.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Core Service Delivery
- Provide personalized baby development tracking and recommendations
- Deliver age-appropriate content, activities, and milestones
- Track and display growth measurements and health data
- Analyze cry recordings to provide helpful insights
- Send reminders for vaccinations, appointments, and activities
- Synchronize your data across multiple devices
Personalization
- Customize content based on your baby's age and development stage
- Provide location-specific nutrition and health recommendations
- Tailor the app experience based on your preferences
Communication
- Send important notifications about your baby's milestones
- Deliver push notifications for reminders you've set
- Respond to your support inquiries
- Send service-related announcements when necessary
Improvement & Analytics
- Analyze app usage to improve features and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Develop new features based on user needs
- Ensure app stability and performance
Data Security
✅ Your Data is ProtectedThe security of your personal information is our highest priority. We understand that you trust us with some of the most sensitive information about your family, and we take this responsibility extremely seriously. We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
End-to-End Encryption
All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3 protocol
Secure Authentication
Token-based authentication with secure session management and automatic expiration
Password Protection
Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms and never stored in plain text
Secure Cloud Storage
Data is stored on secure cloud servers with encryption at rest and strict access controls
Access Controls
Strict role-based access ensures only authorized personnel can access systems
Regular Backups
Automated backups ensure your data is safe and can be recovered if needed
Our Security Commitments
- Data Minimization: We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services
- Purpose Limitation: Your data is used only for the purposes stated in this policy
- Access Restriction: Access to personal data is limited to employees who need it to perform their duties
- Continuous Monitoring: We continuously monitor our systems for security vulnerabilities and threats
- Incident Response: We have procedures in place to respond quickly to any security incidents
- Secure Development: Our development practices follow security best practices and regular code reviews
- Third-Party Security: We carefully vet all third-party services for their security practices
Your Role in Security
While we implement robust security measures, you also play an important role in keeping your data safe:
- Choose a strong, unique password for your account
- Keep your device's operating system and the BabyMind app updated
- Do not share your account credentials with others
- Log out of your account when using shared devices
- Report any suspicious activity to us immediately
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party service providers to help us deliver our services. These partners are carefully selected and are required to protect your information:
🔥 Firebase (Google)
Analytics, push notifications, and cloud messaging. Helps us understand app usage and deliver notifications.
💳 RevenueCat
Subscription management and in-app purchases. Handles payment processing through app stores.
🗺 Google Maps
Location selection and mapping services. Used only when you choose to select your location.
👤 Google Sign-In
Optional authentication service. Only used if you choose to sign in with Google.
Apple Sign-In
Optional authentication service. Only used if you choose to sign in with Apple.
🤖 BabyMind AI
Our proprietary AI service for cry analysis. Processes audio locally and on secure servers.
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy/
- RevenueCat Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for backup and legal purposes
- Baby & Health Data: Retained while your account is active to provide continuous tracking
- Audio Recordings: Cry analysis recordings are processed and then stored securely. Voice diary recordings are retained until you delete them
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for service improvement
- Backup Data: Retained for up to 30 days after account deletion for recovery purposes
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.
Your Rights & Choices
You have important rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to helping you exercise these rights:
Access & Portability
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
- View and download your baby's tracking history and records
Correction & Update
- Update your account information at any time through the app settings
- Correct any inaccurate information we have about you or your family
- Edit or update baby profiles and health records
Deletion & Restriction
- Delete your account and associated data
- Request deletion of specific data (such as photos or recordings)
- Restrict certain processing activities
Communication Preferences
- Manage push notification settings within the app
- Opt out of non-essential communications
- Control reminder notifications for activities and appointments
Permissions Management
- Revoke camera, microphone, or location permissions through your device settings
- Control which features have access to sensitive device capabilities
Account & Data Deletion
We respect your right to delete your account and all associated data. You can request account deletion at any time.
📧 How to Delete Your Account
To request deletion of your account and all associated data, please send an email to:
Please include the email address associated with your BabyMind account in your request.
What Happens When You Delete Your Account
- Your personal account information will be permanently deleted
- All baby profiles and associated data will be removed
- Health tracking records, measurements, and milestones will be deleted
- Photos and audio recordings will be permanently removed
- Your subscription will be cancelled (you may need to cancel directly with Apple/Google)
- Deletion is typically completed within 30 days
- Some anonymized, aggregated data may be retained for analytics purposes
Important: Account deletion is irreversible. Please ensure you have exported any data you wish to keep before requesting deletion.
Children's Privacy
BabyMind is designed for parents and caregivers to track their children's development. The app is not intended for use by children under the age of 13.
We collect information about children (babies) only as provided by their parents or guardians for the purpose of developmental tracking. Parents maintain full control over this information and can delete it at any time.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper parental consent, please contact us immediately at support@babymind.app, and we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.
When we transfer your information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable laws, including:
- Using standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
- Ensuring third-party providers maintain adequate security measures
- Storing data with providers who comply with international data protection frameworks
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- We will notify you through the app or via email for significant changes
- We may ask for your consent if required by applicable law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
📧 Email Us
For privacy-related inquiries, account deletion requests, or general support:
We are committed to addressing your concerns and will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 48 hours.
For data protection inquiries from EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.