Privacy Policy for The Anxiety Club

Privacy Policy for The Anxiety Club

Effective Date: November 24, 2023


This privacy policy sets out how The Anxiety Club uses and protects any information that you provide when using our app and website.


1. Information We Collect

  • Account Information: We allow account creation exclusively through Apple ID. You have the option to share your email and first name with us.

  • Anxiety-Related Data: We store encrypted data related to your anxiety triggers, symptoms, and timers to moderate the community and ensure content accuracy.

  • Usage Data: We collect basic analytics through Apple's App Store and Google Analytics to understand how our app is used and improve user experience.

  • Firestore Data Storage: User data is stored in Firebase Firestore to provide a better experience and generate AI responses.


2. Use of Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our services.

  • To personalize user experience.

  • To communicate with users regarding service-related notices.

  • For community moderation and content accuracy.

  • For analytics and market research.


3. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.


4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.


5. Analytics and Third-Party Tools

  • Our website and marketing pages use Framer Analytics and Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data.

  • These tools may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and visit duration.


6. User Rights

  • Access to Information: You may request details of personal information which we hold about you.

  • Data Deletion: If you want your data deleted, please contact us at gabriel@theanxiety.club, and we will promptly remove your information from our servers.


7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.


8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at gabriel@theanxiety.club.


9. AI Data Interaction

  • Use of OpenAI: In utilizing the OpenAI API to generate responses and content, we only send anonymized information about anxiety triggers and symptoms. No personally identifiable information (PII) is included in these prompts.

  • Data Anonymization: To ensure privacy, any data sent to OpenAI for generating AI responses is stripped of personal identifiers. This means names, contact details, and any other information that could be used to directly identify you are not included.

  • Purpose: The anonymized data is used solely for the purpose of generating relevant and helpful content and suggestions within the app.

  • Commitment to Privacy: This practice underscores our commitment to user privacy and data security, especially in the context of sensitive health-related information.