Privacy Policy for Paciva
**Last Updated: January 25, 2026**
## Introduction
Paciva is a gentle pacing companion designed to help individuals with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), neurodivergent individuals, and others manage their energy and capacity. We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your health data remains secure and under your control.
## Our Core Privacy Principles
1. **Your data stays on your device** – All your health and activity data is stored locally on your device
2. **No cloud storage** – We do not upload, sync, or store your data on any external servers
3. **No tracking** – We do not track your usage, behavior, or collect analytics
4. **No third-party sharing** – Your data is never shared with, sold to, or accessed by third parties
5. **You are in control** – You can export, delete, or manage your data at any time
## What Data We Collect
Paciva collects and stores the following information **locally on your device only**:
### Health and Activity Data
– Daily capacity and envelope calculations
– Activity logs (type, duration, effort levels)
– Rest periods and recovery tracking
– Day type assessments (fragile, typical, better days)
– Support level indicators
– Morning check-in responses
– PEM (Post-Exertional Malaise) feedback
– Custom activity presets you create
### Personal Settings
– Your chosen context/lens (ME/CFS, Neurodivergent, or Custom)
– Baseline capacity settings
– Day type multipliers
– Guidance preferences
– Bad Day Mode preferences
– Language preferences
– Custom terminology (if configured)
– Sensory tracking preferences (if enabled)
### Optional Integrations
– **Apple Health**: If you choose to enable Apple Health integration, Paciva may read or write health data according to the permissions you grant. This data exchange happens directly between Paciva and Apple Health on your device – we never access this data on external servers.
## What Data We Do NOT Collect
– **No personal identification information** – We don’t collect your name, email, phone number, or any identifying information
– **No location data** – We do not track or access your location
– **No usage analytics** – We do not collect data about how you use the app
– **No crash reports** – We do not automatically collect crash or error reports
– **No advertising data** – We do not collect data for advertising purposes
– **No device information** – We do not collect information about your device beyond what’s necessary for the app to function
## How We Use Your Data
All data processing happens **locally on your device**:
– **Capacity calculations** – To calculate your daily envelope and remaining capacity
– **Guidance generation** – To provide gentle, personalized pacing suggestions
– **Pattern recognition** – To help you understand your energy patterns over time
– **Activity tracking** – To help you log and review your activities
– **Visualization** – To display your data in charts and summaries
## Data Storage and Security
– **Local storage only** – All data is stored in your device’s secure local database using SwiftData (iOS) and Room Database (Android)
– **Device security** – Your data is protected by your device’s built-in security features (passcode, biometric authentication, encryption)
– **No cloud backup** – Your Paciva data is not included in automatic cloud backups unless you explicitly export it
– **Backup and restore** – You can manually export your data as a JSON file for backup purposes. This file remains under your control
## Data Sharing and Export
### You Control Your Data
– **Export** – You can export all your data as a JSON file at any time through Settings
– **Share Status** – You can optionally create shareable summaries of your capacity status. These are generated locally and only shared if you explicitly choose to share them
– **No automatic sharing** – Nothing is shared automatically or without your explicit action
### We Never Share Your Data
– We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your data with any third parties
– We do not have access to your data – it never leaves your device
– We do not use your data for research, marketing, or any other purpose
## Third-Party Services
Paciva does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The app operates entirely on your device without external dependencies.
### Apple Health (Optional)
If you enable Apple Health integration:
– Data exchange happens directly between Paciva and Apple Health on your device
– You control which data types Paciva can read or write
– You can revoke these permissions at any time through iOS Settings
– Apple’s privacy policy applies to data stored in Apple Health
## Children’s Privacy
Paciva is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has used Paciva, please contact us so we can ensure any data is deleted.
## Data Retention and Deletion
– **Retention** – Your data is stored on your device for as long as you keep the app installed
– **Deletion** – You can delete all your data at any time through Settings > Advanced Settings > Delete All Data
– **Uninstalling** – Uninstalling the app will remove all your Paciva data from your device
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or app store update notes. Your continued use of Paciva after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
## Your Rights
You have the right to:
– Access all your data (through the app interface or export function)
– Export your data in a portable format (JSON)
– Delete all your data at any time
– Control what data is collected (through app settings)
– Use the app without providing optional data
## Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your data:
– **Feedback in-app** – Use the “Send Feedback” option in Help & FAQ
– **Email** – [Your contact email – to be added]
## Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):
– We process your data based on your consent and for the legitimate interest of providing the app’s functionality
– All processing happens locally on your device
– You can withdraw consent and delete your data at any time
## California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
For California residents:
– We do not sell your personal information
– We do not share your personal information with third parties
– You have the right to request deletion of your data (available through app settings)
## Medical Disclaimer
Paciva is a pacing tool, not a medical device or diagnostic tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The app’s calculations and guidance are for informational purposes only. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding your health conditions and treatment.
## Transparency Commitment
We believe in radical transparency about data practices:
– Your data never leaves your device
– We have no servers that could be compromised
– We cannot access your data even if we wanted to
– Your privacy is protected by design, not just by policy
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**Summary**: Paciva is built with privacy at its core. All your health data stays on your device, we don’t track you, we don’t share your data, and you’re always in control. Your trust is essential, and we honor that by making privacy our foundation, not an afterthought.