Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This Privacy Policy applies to the BabyKicks mobile application ("Application"), developed by puranjanics ("Service Provider"), offered as a freemium service. By using the Application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
The Application may collect certain information automatically when you download and use it, including:
Note: All pregnancy and health data is entered manually by you. We do not access any medical records or healthcare provider information.
In some cases, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information, such as your email (e.g., mallik.puranjan@gmail.com) for app-related communication and updates. This information is retained and used only as described in this policy.
Your Privacy Matters: BabyKicks helps you track your pregnancy journey by storing data you manually input. We understand the sensitive nature of pregnancy data and treat it with the utmost care and confidentiality.
Gentle Reminders: BabyKicks sends gentle push notifications to remind you to count kicks. These notifications are generated locally based on your preferences and do not require transmitting sensitive pregnancy data to external servers.
We recognize that pregnancy and health information is highly sensitive. We implement special protections:
We may use third-party services to help improve our application. These services may have access to anonymized, aggregated data but cannot access your personal pregnancy information for independent use.
The Application uses the following third-party services:
Your data may also be shared:
We take your privacy seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your sensitive pregnancy data, including:
You may stop data collection at any time by:
We retain user-provided data as long as you use the app, and for a reasonable period afterward. Specific retention periods:
To request deletion of any data stored on our servers, contact us at mallik.puranjan@gmail.com.
Age Restriction: This app is designed for expectant mothers and is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from users under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe your child has provided personal information, contact us right away.
BabyKicks allows you to export and share your kick count data with your doctor or midwife. This sharing is entirely optional and controlled by you:
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal and health information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise these rights, contact us at mallik.puranjan@gmail.com.
Gentle Notifications: BabyKicks only sends notifications based on your reminder preferences. Notifications are generated locally on your device and do not require sharing your pregnancy data with external services. You have complete control over notification timing and frequency.
BabyKicks may use analytics technologies to enhance user experience:
You can manage analytics preferences through your device settings or within the app.
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, if significant, we will notify you through the app or via email. Continued use of the Application indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. For changes affecting sensitive pregnancy data handling, we will seek your explicit consent.
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal or health information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. Given the sensitive nature of pregnancy data, we prioritize immediate notification in such circumstances.
Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as pregnancy resources or healthcare provider sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Payment and subscription information for BabyKicks Premium is handled entirely by your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). BabyKicks does not have access to your payment information or credit card details.
We may use anonymized, aggregated pregnancy data for research purposes to:
Important: This data is completely anonymized and cannot be traced back to you personally. No individual pregnancy information is ever shared or published.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:
By using BabyKicks, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our application. Your pregnancy journey is precious, and we are committed to protecting your privacy every step of the way.
If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact:
For data deletion requests, please include "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line and specify what data you would like removed.
Emergency Note: If you have concerns about your pregnancy or baby's health, please contact your healthcare provider immediately. BabyKicks is a tracking tool and does not provide medical advice.
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