Privacy Policy for DBT Pal
Effective date: October 24, 2025
Contents
1. Introduction
DBT Pal ("the App", "we", "us", or "our") is developed and operated by Benjamin Fox in the United States. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling your data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using DBT Pal, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 User-provided information
DBT Pal does not require an account or login. Any information you enter (e.g., diary entries, emotions/urges, skills usage, notes) remains private to your device and your own Apple iCloud account if iCloud is enabled.
2.2 Automatically collected information
We collect limited, non-identifying technical information to improve stability and usability:
- Analytics events (e.g., feature usage, session data) to understand how the App is used.
- Crash & performance logs via Sentry to diagnose and fix issues.
We do not collect your diary content or personally identifying data via analytics or crash logging.
2.3 No sensitive health data processing
The App does not collect or process medical records or sensitive health data beyond the personal notes you choose to enter for your own use. DBT Pal is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice.
3. How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve App features and performance.
- Monitor usage trends to prioritize fixes and enhancements.
- Ensure reliability and debug crashes/performance issues.
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or tracking across other apps or websites.
4. Local & iCloud Data
Your diaries and notes are stored on your device and, if enabled, in your own Apple iCloud account through iCloud Drive. We cannot access, read, or share your iCloud content.
You may export entries as a PDF using the native iOS Share Sheet and choose how and with whom to share that file.
5. Notifications
The App may send local notifications (e.g., daily reminders). These are generated on-device; no external servers are involved.
6. Payments & Subscriptions
Premium features are offered via in-app subscriptions managed by Apple and RevenueCat. Apple processes payments. RevenueCat receives anonymous identifiers to validate subscription status. DBT Pal does not collect or store payment card data.
8. Data Retention & Deletion
- Analytics & crash data: retained permanently in aggregated or pseudonymous form for trend and reliability analysis.
- Your content: stored under your control on-device and/or in iCloud. Deleting the App and/or disabling iCloud removes your content from your device and iCloud according to Apple's behavior.
We do not maintain user-identifiable backups on our own servers.
9. Children's Privacy
The App is intended for individuals aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Your Rights & Choices
- Control your data locally (delete entries, delete the App, disable iCloud Drive).
- Manage iOS privacy settings (e.g., analytics sharing) at the system level.
- Contact us with any privacy questions or requests.
For California residents: we do not "sell" or "share" personal information as defined by the CPRA.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The "Effective date" above reflects the latest version. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.