# Privacy Policy for Recovery Birthdays

**Effective Date**: May 3, 2025

Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected by the **Recovery Birthdays** app and how it is used. By using this app, you agree to the terms and conditions described below. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at [recoverybirthdays@gmail.com](mailto:recoverybirthdays@gmail.com).

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## **1. Consent**

By using the **Recovery Birthdays** app, you consent to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. This app is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The authors or copyright holders are not liable for any claims, damages, or other liabilities arising from or in connection with the app.

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## **2. Information We Collect**

**Recovery Birthdays** only stores the following information locally on your device:
- Contact names
- Recovery birthday dates
- A single image per contact (if provided)
- Notes, phone numbers and email addresses associated with contact you create

**We do not access, store or share any additional contact information from you device. 

If any data from your contacts is needed, such as when adding a new contact or sending a text message, the information is accessed temporarily and **not stored** by the app.

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## **3. Data Access and Permissions**

The app requires access to the following device features:
- **Contacts**: To read and write contact information, including adding new contacts and recovery dates.
- **Camera and Photo Library**: To enable users to add images to contacts.

This data is **only used for the app's functionality** and is not stored or shared with any third parties.

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## **4. No Advertising or Third-Party Services**

**Recovery Birthdays** does not include advertising and does not use any third-party services that may collect or track your personal information. The app does not use cookies, and your data is not distributed to any external sources.

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## **5. Links to External Sites**

The app may include links to other websites or apps. If you click on any of these links, you will be directed to an external site, such as the device Settings app, Calendar app, or other apps/websites. **Please note** that I am not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. I recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external site before providing any personal information.

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## **6. Updates to the Privacy Policy**

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are made, the updated version will be posted here. I encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how your data is being handled. Any changes are effective immediately after they are posted.

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## **7. Contact Us**

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at [recoverybirthdays@gmail.com](mailto:recoverybirthdays@gmail.com).

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## **8. Availability**

A copy of this Privacy Policy is available online at [https://EvolvingParty.github.io/RecoveryBirthdays/Docs/PRIVACY.md](https://github.com/EvolvingParty/RecoveryBirthdays/blob/main/Docs/PRIVACY.md)