AQBuddy — Privacy Policy
Effective date: September 25, 2025
Owner/Operator: Nodaste (Colorado, USA)
Contact: support+AQBuddy@nodaste.com
This Privacy Policy explains how Nodaste (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use the AQBuddy mobile application and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use AQBuddy.
1) Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Personal Information you provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Payment information (processed by Apple App Store billing; we do not see or store your full credit card details)
- Technical Information automatically collected:
- Device type, operating system, app version
- Log data (IP address, usage events, crash reports, performance data)
- Cookies or similar technologies (when applicable on our website)
- Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics providers to understand how users interact with the app and improve performance.
- Catch-all phrasing: “We may use providers such as Apple, Google, or others.”
2) How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve AQBuddy
- Process subscriptions and manage your account
- Deliver free trials, billing, and renewals through Apple
- Communicate with you about updates, features, or support requests
- Analyze app performance and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
3) Sharing of Information
We may share information only in these ways:
- Service providers. With third-party analytics and technical service providers that help us operate AQBuddy.
- App Store billing. With Apple for subscriptions, renewals, and refunds.
- Legal compliance. If required by law, regulation, or to protect rights and safety.
- Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not share data with advertisers or social media platforms for targeted advertising.
4) Data Retention
- Account data is retained while your subscription is active.
- Upon account deletion or termination, personal data is deleted within 90 days, unless we are legally required to keep it longer.
- Aggregated or anonymized analytics data may be retained for service improvement.
5) Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data:
- Access & Portability. Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction. Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion. Request deletion of your personal data.
- Opt-out of sale/sharing. While we do not sell your data, you can request to limit sharing under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
- Non-discrimination. We will not deny service or charge different prices if you exercise your privacy rights.
To exercise your rights, email us at Support+AQBuddy@nodaste.com.
6) Children’s Privacy
AQBuddy may be used by minors with parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without such consent. Parents/guardians may request deletion of their child’s account at any time.
7) Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8) International Users
Our Services are operated from the United States. If you use AQBuddy outside the U.S., your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in the U.S. where data protection laws may differ from your jurisdiction.
9) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on our website and update the “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Services after changes take effect means you accept the new policy.
10) Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Nodaste
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Email: Support+AQBuddy@nodaste.com