Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Data We DO Collect

• Usage Preferences: Pattern selections, session duration preferences, and safety calibration settings stored locally on your device
• Safety Metrics: Anonymous aggregated safety data to improve our monitoring systems
• App Performance: Crash reports and performance metrics through Apple's standard frameworks

1.2 Data We DO NOT Collect

• Personal identification information
• Session recordings or specific usage patterns
• Biometric or health data
• Location data
• Contact information unless voluntarily provided for support

2. How We Use Your Information

The limited data we collect is used exclusively for:

• Personalizing your Dream Machine experience
• Maintaining and improving app safety features
• Providing technical support when requested
• Ensuring compliance with medical safety standards

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All personal settings and preferences are stored locally on your Apple Vision Pro using Apple's secure UserDefaults system. This data never leaves your device.

3.2 iCloud Sync (Optional)

If you enable iCloud sync, your preferences may be synchronized across your Apple devices using Apple's end-to-end encrypted CloudKit service. We do not have access to this synced data.

3.3 Security Measures

• All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption
• We follow Apple's security guidelines and best practices
• No sensitive data is transmitted to external servers
• App includes built-in security measures to prevent unauthorized access

4. Third-Party Services

Dream Machine integrates with the following Apple services:

• App Store: For app distribution and updates
• CloudKit: For optional preference synchronization
• TestFlight: For beta testing (if applicable)

We do not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services.

5. Medical Privacy and Safety

5.1 Safety Data

• Real-time safety monitoring operates entirely on-device
• No session data or safety metrics are transmitted externally
• Emergency stop features function independently of any data collection

6. Children's Privacy

Dream Machine is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. The app includes age verification measures and medical warnings against underage use.

7. International Users

Dream Machine is designed to comply with international privacy laws including:

• GDPR (European Union)
• CCPA (California)
• PIPEDA (Canada)

Since we collect minimal data and store it locally, most data protection regulations are satisfied by design.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Review what data is stored locally on your device
• Delete: Remove all app data by deleting the app
• Modify: Change your preferences at any time within the app
• Export: Back up your settings through iCloud (if enabled)

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Any significant changes will be communicated through:

• App Store update notes
• In-app notifications
• Updates to this webpage

10. Contact Information

11. Legal Basis (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing the limited data we collect is:

• Legitimate Interest: Improving app safety and performance
• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information for support
• Vital Interest: Safety monitoring features that protect user wellbeing