HealthSprout Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 8, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to HealthSprout! We are an application that converts steps into points to nurture virtual saplings. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the HealthSprout application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Personal Information: Nickname, age, birthday, email address
  • Step Goals: Your daily step goals and preferences
  • Tree Cultivation Records: Your virtual sapling growth status and point usage records
  • User-Generated Content: Notes, comments, and feedback you add

2.2 Information Collected Through Health Connect (Android Only)

  • Step Data: Historical step counts and daily walking activity data
  • Activity Data: Exercise-related data shared through the Health Connect platform

Note: Data collection and use by Health Connect is governed by its own privacy policy. Please review: Health Connect Privacy Policy

2.3 Information Automatically Collected via Firebase

  • Usage Statistics: App usage frequency, feature usage, session duration
  • Device Information: Device model, OS version, app version
  • Crash Reports: App errors and crash information (without personal data)
  • Performance Data: App launch times, response times, and other performance metrics

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain HealthSprout step-to-tree growing services
  • Calculate step points and manage virtual sapling growth
  • Personalize your tree cultivation experience
  • Analyze and improve app performance
  • Send important service notifications and step reminders
  • Provide customer support
  • Ensure app security and prevent abuse

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: After obtaining your explicit consent
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations or government requests
  • Security Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Service Providers: With third-party service providers who help us operate our services (such as Firebase, Health Connect)

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

  • Data transmission encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure cloud storage services
  • Access control and authentication
  • Regular security audits and monitoring

6. Data Retention

We retain your data according to the following principles:

  • Account data: Until you delete your account
  • Health data: Based on your settings or legal requirements
  • Usage data: Typically retained for 24 months
  • Crash reports: Retained for 90 days

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access Right: View the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction Right: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion Right: Delete your personal information
  • Data Portability: Export your data in a structured format
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

8. Third-Party Services

HealthSprout integrates the following third-party services:

  • Firebase: For analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring
  • Health Connect: For accessing Android health data

These services have their own privacy policies, and we recommend you review the relevant policies.

9. Children's Privacy

HealthSprout is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to servers outside your country/region. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or need to exercise your rights, please contact us:

  • Email: support@shijingty.com
  • Developer: code4life
  • In-App Feedback: Through HealthSprout app's "Profile" > "Contact Support"

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be notified 30 days in advance through in-app notifications or email. Continued use of the service indicates acceptance of the updated policy.