Privacy Policy

How we protect your data in the Hooponopono Mirror application

Last updated: May 15, 2024

Our commitment to privacy: The Hooponopono Mirror app is designed with user privacy as a fundamental principle. We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it.

This policy has been developed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection regulations.

Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for the Hooponopono Mirror application ("we", "us", "our", "the app"). Protecting the privacy of your data is a priority for us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, and protect your information when you use our Hooponopono Mirror application, available for iOS devices.

By using our application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the application.

Privacy at a Glance

Data Type Collected? Purpose Shared with third parties?
Video/audio content With consent For digital mirror functionality and recording No, stored locally only
Device data Yes Compatibility and optimization No
Usage data Yes Improving experience Only in anonymized form
Personal content With consent Core app functionality No, stored exclusively on device
Biometric data No We don't collect biometric data -
Location No We don't collect location data -

What's different about our app:

  • Local storage: All your meditation sessions are stored only on your device and are not uploaded to our servers.
  • Local encryption: We use strong encryption to protect your locally stored data.
  • No ads: The app contains no advertisements and doesn't share data with ad networks.
  • No tracking: We don't track user behavior to create profiles or to sell data.
  • Firm no-sell data policy: We commit to never selling our users' personal data.

What Information We Collect

The Hooponopono Mirror application may collect the following types of information:

1. Information You Provide

  • Video and audio recordings - with your explicit permission, the app may access your camera and microphone to provide the digital mirror functionality and to record Ho'oponopono sessions. These recordings are stored EXCLUSIVELY on your device and encrypted for protection.
  • Photos - if you opt to use the meditation with photos feature, the app will request access to your photos. The app never uploads your photos to external servers.

2. Information Collected Automatically

  • Device data - information about your device such as model, operating system version, hardware configuration, IP address, and other unique device identifiers. This information is used solely for diagnostics and improving compatibility.
  • Basic usage data - information about how you interact with the app, such as features used, settings chosen, and usage statistics. This data is fully anonymized and contains no personally identifying information.
  • Performance data - information about app performance and errors encountered. This data helps us improve the stability and performance of the app.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not collect biometric or facial recognition data
  • We do not collect information about your location
  • We do not collect data from your contacts or calendar
  • We do not collect data from other apps installed on your device
  • We do not collect personally identifying information without your explicit consent

How We Use Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

  • To provide the core functionality of the app - to enable you to use the meditation and digital mirror features of the app.
  • To improve the app - we analyze anonymized usage data to improve the user interface and overall experience.
  • For troubleshooting and support - to diagnose technical issues and provide user assistance.
  • For legal compliance - to comply with applicable legal obligations.

On-device content retention and security: All video recordings, photos, and session materials created through our app are kept exclusively on your device. The app implements encryption to protect this sensitive data and does not transfer it to external servers. We also use discreet watermarks on videos to prevent misuse.

Our firm no-sell data policy: We commit to not selling, renting, or otherwise commercializing users' personal data to third parties under any circumstances. This commitment is irrevocable and applies to all categories of data collected through the app.

How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Security Measures

  • Local encrypted storage - your information is encrypted and stored exclusively on your local device.
  • Optional biometric protection - you can choose to enable biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) to access saved sessions.
  • No cloud servers - we don't store your recordings or photos on cloud servers, eliminating risks associated with centralized data storage.
  • Secure deletion - when you delete a session, it is securely removed.
  • Watermarking - created videos may include a discreet watermark to prevent misuse and protect intellectual property.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties.

We may share limited, non-personally identifiable information in the following situations:

  • Service providers - we may work with third-party service providers to help us with certain aspects of our app, such as analytics and improvement. These providers have access only to anonymized and aggregated information.
  • Legal compliance - we may disclose information if we are required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, respond to claims, or protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.

On-Device Content Retention

All Ho'oponopono meditation sessions, video recordings, photos, and other data generated through your use of our app are stored exclusively on your local device. We implement this core principle to maximize your privacy and control over personal data.

What this means for you:

  • Your sessions and recordings are never automatically uploaded to our servers.
  • Content remains under your direct control and is accessible only from your device.
  • Sharing content with others is possible only through your explicit export or sharing actions.
  • You are responsible for backing up your content using your device's backup functions.
  • If you uninstall the app or delete app data, your content may be permanently lost.

Encrypted Storage and Local Security

To protect your sensitive content stored on your device, the app implements advanced data encryption measures:

  • At-rest encryption - Your data is encrypted when stored on your device, protecting it even in case of unauthorized access to device files.
  • Access protection - You can enable biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID) as an additional security layer to prevent unauthorized access to your saved sessions.
  • Data isolation - We store data using secure mechanisms provided by iOS to ensure other apps cannot access your content.
  • Permanent deletion - When you delete content from the app, it is permanently removed from storage in a secure manner.

While we implement these security measures, it's important to note that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We recommend keeping your operating system and app updated for best security practices.

Video Watermarking

To prevent unauthorized or abusive use of generated content, videos created with our app may include a discreet watermark identifying that they were created using Hooponopono Mirror.

About our watermark:

  • It is designed to be unobtrusive and not affect the viewing experience.
  • It serves as an identifier of content origin to prevent misleading uses or harmful deepfakes.
  • It helps protect intellectual property rights.
  • It contains no personal information about the user.

No-Sell Data Policy

We firmly commit to not selling, renting, or otherwise commercializing our users' personal data to third parties. This commitment is fundamental to our values and applies to all data collected through our app.

What this means:

  • We will never sell your data to third parties for profit.
  • We will not share your data with advertising networks for monetization.
  • We will not enter into commercial partnerships involving the commercialization of user data.
  • Anonymized data used for analytics contains no personal identifiers.
  • This commitment applies to all categories of data, including usage data, device data, and generated content (to the extent it is accessible).

This policy also applies in the case of ownership transfer or company reorganization.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Right of access - the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you.
  • Right of rectification - the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure - the right to request the deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to restriction of processing - the right to request the limitation of processing of your data.
  • Right to data portability - the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to object to processing - the right to object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

Children's Privacy

Our application is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to take necessary steps to remove this information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through an in-app announcement or other means before the changes take effect.

We recommend that you periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Continued use of the application after the posting of changes will constitute your acceptance and agreement to those changes.

Contact

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

Email: privacy@hooponoponomirror.com

We will respond to your requests as soon as possible, typically within 30 days.