# Privacy Policy for Breathing Exercises and a Cat
**Last Updated:** January 10, 2026
## Overview
Breathing Exercises and a Cat ("we," "our," or "the App") is a breathing and relaxation app designed to help you practice mindfulness through guided breathing exercises. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
**Key Points:**
- No account or sign-up required
- Your breathing session data stays on your device
- We do not sell or share your personal data
- We use RevenueCat to process subscriptions
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## Information We Collect
### Information You Provide
**Breathing Session Data**
When you complete a breathing exercise, we store the following locally on your device:
- Date and time of the session
- Breathing technique used (Box Breathing, 4-7-8, or Custom)
- Session duration
- Number of breath cycles completed
- Whether you completed the full session
**Preferences**
We store your app preferences locally on your device:
- Haptic feedback preference (on/off)
- Notification reminder settings (enabled/disabled, preferred time)
### Information Collected Automatically
**Streak Data**
The App automatically calculates and stores your practice streak (consecutive days of breathing exercises) locally on your device.
**Subscription Information**
If you purchase a Pro subscription, we use RevenueCat (a third-party service) to manage subscriptions. RevenueCat may collect:
- Device identifiers for subscription management
- Purchase and subscription history
- Subscription status and renewal dates
All payment processing is handled by Apple through the App Store. We never receive or store your payment card information.
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## How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide breathing exercise functionality
- Display your session history and statistics
- Track your practice streaks
- Send daily reminder notifications (if you enable them)
- Process and manage Pro subscriptions
- Restore your purchases across devices
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## Data Storage and Security
### Local Storage
Your breathing session data and preferences are stored locally on your device using Apple's secure data storage frameworks (SwiftData and UserDefaults). This data is sandboxed to the App and is not accessible to other apps on your device.
### No Cloud Sync
We do not upload your breathing session data to any servers. Your practice history remains on your device unless you delete the App or clear your data.
### Data Retention
Your data remains on your device until you:
- Clear your session history in the App's Settings
- Delete the App from your device
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## Third-Party Services
### RevenueCat
We use RevenueCat to manage Pro subscriptions. RevenueCat processes subscription transactions and maintains subscription status. For more information about how RevenueCat handles your data, please review their privacy policy at: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
### Apple App Store
In-app purchases are processed through Apple's App Store. Apple handles all payment processing according to their privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy
### Apple Push Notification Service
If you enable daily reminders, we use Apple's Push Notification service to deliver notifications. The notification content is generic ("Time to Breathe") and does not contain personal information.
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## Your Choices and Rights
### Managing Your Data
- **Clear Session History:** Go to Settings → Data → Clear Session History to delete all your breathing session records
- **Disable Notifications:** Go to Settings and toggle off reminders, or manage notification permissions in iOS Settings
- **Disable Haptics:** Go to Settings and toggle off haptic feedback
### Managing Subscriptions
You can manage or cancel your Pro subscription through your Apple ID settings in the App Store.
### Deleting All Data
Uninstalling the App will remove all locally stored data from your device.
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## Children's Privacy
The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The App does not require account creation and stores data locally on the device. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us.
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## Data Sharing
**We do not sell your personal data.**
We do not share your breathing session data with any third parties. The only data shared externally is:
- Subscription information with RevenueCat (for subscription management)
- Purchase transactions with Apple (for payment processing)
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## Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
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## Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
**Email:** [your-email@example.com]
**Website:** https://junghard.com/mobile/breathing-exercises-and-a-cat
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## App Store Privacy Details
For transparency, here is how we categorize our data collection for the App Store:
| Data Type | Collected | Linked to Identity | Used for Tracking |
|-----------|-----------|-------------------|-------------------|
| Purchase History | Yes | No | No |
| Product Interaction | Yes | No | No |
| Device Identifiers | Yes | No | No |
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*This privacy policy applies to Breathing Exercises and a Cat, available on the Apple App Store.*
