Privacy Policy

Introduction

Impulse ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, web application, and browser extension (collectively, the "Service").

We designed Impulse with privacy as a core principle. Your personal growth data belongs to you, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Display name (optional)

Usage Data

To provide the Service, we collect data you voluntarily enter:

• Urge logs (app name, trigger, intensity, outcome, timestamps)
• Breathing session records
• If-then plans you create
• Journal entries
• Streak and progress data
• Experience points and achievements

Technical Data

We automatically collect certain technical information:

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• General usage patterns (for improving the Service)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Sync your data across devices
• Generate personalized insights and statistics
• Process premium subscription payments
• Send important service updates (with your consent)
• Respond to your support requests

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, which provides enterprise-grade security including:

• Encryption at rest and in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Row-level security ensuring you can only access your own data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Data hosted in secure, SOC 2 compliant data centers

We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Browser Extension

Our browser extension helps you manage digital distractions. It:

• Only activates on websites you choose to monitor
• Does not track your browsing history
• Does not collect data from pages you visit
• Syncs only your intervention preferences with your account

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:

Essential Cookies

Required for the Service to function properly:

• Authentication session cookies
• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the Service. Google Analytics collects:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type and browser information
• Referral source (how you found us)

Google Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication
• Google Analytics: Website analytics (see Cookies section above)
• Stripe: Payment processing for premium subscriptions (we never see or store your full payment details)

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correct: Update inaccurate or incomplete data
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent: Opt out of optional data collection at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@useimpulse.app

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete all your personal data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain it.

Children's Privacy

Impulse is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@useimpulse.app