Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Introduction

Meditation Buddy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Audio Recording

• Purpose: The app requests microphone permission (RECORD_AUDIO) to enable voice-based meditation features
• Usage: Audio may be recorded during meditation sessions for:
  • Voice-guided meditation interactions
  • Personal reflection recording
  • Meditation feedback and analysis
• Storage: Audio recordings are processed locally on your device and/or transmitted securely to our servers for processing

Other Data We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address when you create an account
• Meditation Session Data: Duration, type, preferences, and completion records
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• Calendar Data: When you choose to sync meditation reminders with your device calendar
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store credit card details)

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and improve meditation experiences
• Process voice commands and meditation guidance
• Track your meditation progress
• Send reminder notifications
• Process subscription payments
• Personalize your meditation journey

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Stripe: Payment processing
• Firebase: Push notifications and analytics
• Google Services: Authentication and calendar integration
• OpenAI: AI-powered meditation content
• ElevenLabs: Voice synthesis for guided meditation
• HeyGen: Avatar-based meditation guides

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. Audio recordings and personal information are transmitted using encryption and stored securely.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of certain data collection
• Disable microphone permissions (note: this will limit voice features)

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://meditationbuddy.ai