Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

YearFlow ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • User Content: Goals, habits, time blocks, notes, and preferences you create
  • Settings & Preferences: Notification preferences, app settings

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Information: Device type, OS version, app version, screen size
  • Advertising Data: Ad impressions, clicks, and interaction data (see Advertising section)

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • We do not collect your name, email, or phone number
  • We do not access your contacts, photos, or camera
  • We do not track your precise location
  • We do not collect sensitive personal information
  • We do not require account creation or login
  • We do not sell your data to third parties

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain app functionality
  • Save your goals, habits, and schedules locally on your device
  • Send notifications and reminders (with your permission)
  • Display relevant advertisements to support free app development
  • Improve app performance and user experience
  • Provide customer support
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

  • All your personal data is stored locally on your device
  • Goals, habits, and time blocks never leave your device
  • We use industry-standard encryption for data at rest
  • Data is only accessible on your device
  • Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all local data

Security Measures

  • Data transmission via HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • No server-side storage of personal data
  • Secure authentication protocols for services
  • Regular security audits

Advertising

YearFlow is supported by advertising to remain free for all users.

Ad Provider: Google AdMob

What AdMob Collects:

  • Device identifiers (Advertising ID/IDFA)
  • IP address (for general location, not precise)
  • Device type and OS version
  • Ad interaction data (views, clicks, conversions)
  • App usage information

How Ads Are Personalized:

  • AdMob may use your device's Advertising ID to show relevant ads
  • Based on your interests and app usage patterns
  • You can opt-out of personalized ads (see Your Choices below)

Ad Experience in YearFlow:

  • Native ads integrated into select screens
  • No ads during focus mode sessions
  • Minimal interruption to your experience

AdMob Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google's Use of Advertising Cookies: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Data Retention

  • Active App Usage: Data retained while app is installed
  • App Deletion: All local data permanently deleted when you uninstall
  • Ad Data: Managed by Google AdMob (see their retention policy)

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access & Control

  • Export Data: Download your data as CSV/PDF anytime
  • Delete Data: Clear all data from app settings or uninstall app
  • Control Notifications: Manage in app settings or device settings

Privacy Controls

  • Disable analytics in app settings (Settings > Privacy)
  • Control notification permissions in device settings
  • Reset Advertising ID in device privacy settings

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

1. Google AdMob (Advertising)

  • Purpose: Display ads to support free app
  • Data Collected: Device ID, IP address, ad interaction data
  • Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Important Notes:

  • No third-party service receives your goals, habits, or personal content
  • All services collect only anonymous, aggregated data
  • Your content data never leaves your device

Children's Privacy

YearFlow is suitable for users of all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Notifications and Communications

Push Notifications

  • Habit reminders (customizable times)
  • Goal deadline alerts
  • Focus session start/end notifications
  • All notifications can be disabled in device settings

Control: Manage notification preferences in Settings > Notifications

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in app features
  • Updates to third-party services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • User feedback and best practices

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: sevenstar.neeraj@gmail.com

© 2026 YearFlowApp. All rights reserved.

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