PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 2024

Awake respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("Awake"). Please read this privacy policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

• 1.1 Personal Information

  When you create an account or interact with certain features in our App, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name (first name, last name, or username)
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if applicable)
  • Username for identification purposes within the App
  • Dream entries and other personal reflections submitted through the App
• 1.2 Usage Data

  We collect data on how users interact with the App. This may include:

  • Device Information (IP address, operating system, device type)
  • App usage data (e.g., session length, actions taken within the App)
  • Crash logs (to improve stability)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the App's services
• Analyze dream entries using AI (powered by OpenAI or other third-party APIs)
• Allow you to connect with other users through social features (e.g., friends, dream circles)
• Send notifications or updates related to your dream logs or app functionality
• Improve user experience by understanding app usage and identifying issues

3. Sharing Your Information

• 3.1 With Third-party Service Providers

  We use trusted third-party services to operate and improve the App, such as:

  • OpenAI for dream analysis (user-submitted content is shared with this service)
  • Firebase for user authentication, database, and cloud storage
  • RevenueCat for managing subscriptions (if applicable)
• 3.2 Legal Requirements

  We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet or storage system is completely secure.

5. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You can access and update your personal data through your account settings.
• Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at [Contact Email].
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to data collection at any time, though this may limit certain features of the App.

6. Third-party Content

Our App may access or display content from third parties (such as dream analyses powered by OpenAI). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and you should review their respective privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 17. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 17. If we become aware that a person under 17 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify users via email or in-app notification before changes take effect.

9. Intellectual Property and Affiliations

9.1 Intellectual Property

The content and functionalities provided in the Awake app utilize analytical psychology principles, particularly those made famous by Carl Jung. These principles are part of the public domain and are used within the app to enhance user experience and understanding of personal dream analysis. All other intellectual property such as the app's design, software, proprietary methods, and written content are owned by Awake unless otherwise stated.

9.2 Affiliations

Awake is not affiliated with Carl Jung, his estates, or any institutions dedicated to his memory. Our use of Carl Jung’s teachings and principles is based on their public domain status and should not be construed as an endorsement by or association with Carl Jung or related entities.

10. Medical Disclaimer

10.1 General Information Only

The Awake app provides dream analysis and insights based on psychological theories, including those established by Carl Jung. These services and any content provided by Awake are for informational purposes only and are not intended as a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Users are encouraged to consult with a doctor or mental health professional for any medical, psychological, or psychiatric conditions.

10.2 No Professional-Client Relationship

Use of the Awake app does not create a doctor-patient or clinical relationship between users and Awake. The information and services provided through the app are not meant to diagnose, treat, or manage any health condition or disease. Users should not use the app’s content to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

10.3 Liability Limitation

Awake, its developers, and affiliates are not liable for any actions or decisions taken by a user based on the information or services provided in the app. Users assume full responsibility for any consequences resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the app, including any interpretations or actions based on its content.

10.4 Urgent Health Concerns

Users experiencing urgent or emergent health issues are advised to contact emergency services or a health professional immediately. The Awake app is not designed to handle or assist with emergencies.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: support@im-awake.com