Privacy Policy

1. Information We Don't Collect

Essentia operates entirely on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or store:

• • Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• • Health data (water intake, step count, sleep duration)
• • Usage statistics or analytics
• • Device information or identifiers
• • Location data
• • Any other personal data

2. How Your Data is Stored

All data you enter into Essentia is stored locally on your device using Apple's secure storage mechanisms:

• • Data is stored in your device's local database
• • No cloud synchronization or backup to external servers
• • Data remains on your device and is protected by your device's security
• • If you delete the app, all data is permanently removed

3. HealthKit Integration

Essentia integrates with Apple HealthKit to read step count data. This integration:

• • Requires your explicit permission
• • Only reads data you authorize
• • Processes data entirely on your device
• • Does not share HealthKit data with any third parties
• • Can be revoked at any time through iOS Settings

4. Third-Party Services

Essentia does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The app operates completely independently without external connections.

5. No Advertising

Essentia is completely ad-free. We do not display advertisements, and we do not share any data with advertising networks.

6. Children's Privacy

Since we don't collect any personal information, Essentia can be safely used by people of all ages. No data is collected from users of any age.

7. Data Security

Your data security is ensured by:

• • Local-only storage on your device
• • No network transmission of personal data
• • Protection through your device's built-in security features
• • No server-side vulnerabilities (we don't have servers!)

8. Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

• • Access: View your data anytime within the app
• • Modify: Edit or update your data as needed
• • Delete: Remove the app to permanently delete all data
• • Control: No need to request data or deletion from us - you're in complete control

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Since we don't collect your contact information, we cannot notify you directly of changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or Essentia's privacy practices, please visit our Support page for contact information.