Privacy Policy for Poop Diary

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Poop Diary ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information.


1. Information We Collect

Poop Diary is a privacy-first app. All your data stays on your device. We collect and store the following information locally on your device only:

Data You Provide

Automatically Collected Data

None. We do not collect analytics, usage data, or any telemetry.


2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively on your device to:


3. Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device. We do not:

Your health data never leaves your device except when you explicitly:


4. Permissions We Request

Camera (Android & iOS)

Why: To let you take photos of your bowel movements for tracking purposes.
When: Only when you tap the camera button in a new entry.
Storage: Photos are saved locally on your device and to your photo library as backup.

Photo Library (iOS) / Media Library (Android)

Why: To save photos as a backup and allow you to select existing photos.
When: Only when you use the photo feature.
Storage: Photos are saved to your device's photo library.

Apple Health (iOS only)

Why: To sync bowel movement data with Apple Health app (optional).
When: Only if you enable the Health integration feature.
Data: We only read/write bowel movement frequency data.

Location (Optional)

Why: To find nearby public restrooms using the Toilet Finder feature.
When: Only when you open the Toilet Finder and grant permission.
Data sent: Your approximate coordinates are sent to third-party APIs to locate nearby restrooms:

Storage: Your location is used in real-time only and is not stored or logged by the app.

Third-party privacy policies:
Refuge Restrooms | OpenStreetMap

Notifications (Optional)

Why: To send you reminders to log your bowel movements.
When: Only if you enable daily reminders in settings.
Content: Simple reminder notifications, no personal data included.


5. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transmit your data to anyone. Your information stays on your device. The only way your data leaves your device is if you choose to:


6. Third-Party Services

We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

RevenueCat (Premium Subscriptions)
We use RevenueCat to process in-app purchases. RevenueCat may collect: device identifier, purchase history.
RevenueCat Privacy Policy

Google Mobile Ads (Ad-supported version only)
Used only in the free version to show ads.
Google Privacy Policy


7. Children's Privacy

Poop Diary is safe for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information. All data stays on the device.


8. Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:


9. Data Security

Your health data is stored using your device's local storage. The app relies on your device's built-in security for protection — including full-disk encryption (enabled by default on modern iOS and Android devices when a passcode is set).

We recommend:


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.


11. Medical Disclaimer

Poop Diary is not a medical device. It is for tracking and informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice.


12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy:

Summary:

✓ All data stored locally on your device

✓ No cloud storage

✓ No data sharing

✓ No tracking or analytics

✓ You control all your data

✓ Privacy-first design