Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 25, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes the information collected, used, and protected when you use the Vangia mobile application ("App"). By using the App you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

Data stored on-device only (never sent to servers):

Journal and reflection entries
Mood and emotion logs
Favourite crystals and preferences
Notification settings

Health data (optional, via Apple Health only):

Step count and activity data (read-only via HealthKit)
This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to any server.

When you use the AI analysis feature, the submitted text or image is sent to the Groq API solely to generate a response. Groq does not store your content.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data solely for the following purposes:

Running the App's core features
Delivering personalised daily content (crystal of the day, motivational notifications)
Managing in-app purchases via the Apple App Store
Debugging and improving App stability

4. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

Apple App Store / StoreKit: Subscription and purchase management
Apple HealthKit: Health data access (with user permission)
Google AdMob: Advertising for free-tier users
Groq API: Text processing for the AI analysis feature
Apple Push Notification Service (APNs): Motivational notifications

Each service operates under its own privacy policy. Apple's privacy policy is available at apple.com/legal/privacy. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Data Security

All personal data is stored locally on your device. No cloud synchronisation is performed. Uninstalling the App permanently deletes all local data from your device.

6. Children's Privacy

This App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Your Rights

You can delete all in-app data directly from your device.
You can disable notifications at any time in iOS Settings → Notifications.
You can revoke HealthKit access in iOS Settings → Health.
You can opt out of personalised ads via iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via an app update or in-app notification. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach us at:
[email protected]

10. Delete Your Account

To permanently delete your Vangia account (created via Apple Sign In) and all associated data, use one of the following methods:

In-App: Profile → Apple Account Card → "Permanently Delete Account".
Web: Use the Account Deletion Request Form.
Email: Send your Apple User ID to [email protected].

Deletion is irreversible. All personal data on our servers will be permanently removed within 30 days.