Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy informs you about the collection, processing, and use of your personal data when using the mobile application "Bottle Time" (hereinafter referred to as "App").

Protecting your privacy is very important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your rights.

2. Data Controller

The data controller for data processing is the developer of the "Bottle Time" app.

If you have any questions about data protection, you can contact the app developer at any time.

3. General Principles

Important: This app stores and processes all data exclusively locally on your device. No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties.

• No data transmission to third parties
• No analytics or tracking
• No advertising
• No cloud synchronization
• No user profiles

4. Data Collected and Stored

4.1 Locally Stored Data

The app stores the following data exclusively on your device:

• Bottle Entries:
  • Amount in milliliters (ml)
  • Date and time of entry
  • Unique ID (automatically generated)
• App Settings:
  • Last selected milliliter amount
  • Selected language
  • Selected color scheme (Cyan/Turquoise or Pink/Rose)
  • Notification permission setting ("Don't ask again")

4.2 Storage Locations

• Bottle Entries: Local SQLite database (Room Database) on your device
• App Settings: Android SharedPreferences on your device

4.3 No Personal Data

The app does not collect, store, or process any personal data within the meaning of GDPR, such as:

• No names
• No email addresses
• No phone numbers
• No location data
• No device IDs or advertising IDs
• No IP addresses

5. Purpose of Data Processing

The stored data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Display and management of your bottle entries
• Creation of statistics and charts about your feeding behavior
• Storage of your app preferences (language, color scheme)
• Provision of a user-friendly interface

The data is not used for commercial purposes, advertising, analytics, or tracking.

6. Data Transmission and Third Parties

6.1 No Data Transmission

The app does not transmit any data to external servers, third parties, or cloud services. All data remains exclusively on your device.

6.2 No Third-Party Services

The app does not use any of the following third-party services:

• No analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics)
• No crash reporting services (e.g., Firebase Crashlytics)
• No advertising networks
• No social media integrations
• No cloud storage services
• No payment providers

6.3 Google Play Services

The app uses Google Play Services exclusively for:

• App Updates: The INTERNET permission is only used to enable app updates through the Google Play Store. No personal data is transmitted in this process.
• In-App Purchases: The app offers an optional in-app purchase ("Bottle Time Pro") to unlock additional features. All purchases are processed through Google Play Billing. We do not collect, store, or process any payment information. All payment data is handled exclusively by Google Play and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Communication with Google Play occurs through standard Android mechanisms and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

6.4 In-App Purchases

The app offers an optional premium version ("Bottle Time Pro") that can be purchased as a one-time in-app purchase:

• Payment Processing: All purchases are processed through Google Play Billing. We do not collect, store, or have access to any payment information (credit card numbers, billing addresses, etc.).
• Purchase Status: The purchase status is stored locally on your device to enable the premium features. This status is verified through Google Play Services.
• No Personal Data: The purchase process does not require or collect any personal information. Google Play handles all payment transactions.
• Data Sharing: We do not share purchase information with third parties. Google Play may use purchase data according to their Privacy Policy.
• Refunds: Refund requests must be processed through Google Play Store according to Google's refund policy.

7. Permissions

The app requires the following permissions:

7.1 INTERNET

• Purpose: Enables app updates through the Google Play Store
• Usage: Only for communication with the Google Play Store to check for updates
• Data Transmission: No personal data is transmitted

7.2 POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Android 13+)

• Purpose: Display of notifications for quick access to the app
• Usage: Shows a persistent notification when the app is running in the background to enable quick access
• Data Transmission: No data is transmitted; the notification remains local on your device
• Revocation: You can revoke this permission at any time in Android settings

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Local Storage: All data is stored exclusively locally on your device
• No Network Transmission: Since no data is transmitted, there is no risk from network attacks
• Android Security: Data benefits from the security mechanisms of the Android operating system
• No Cloud Backups: The app does not create automatic cloud backups of your data

Note: Android may create automatic backups. These are subject to Google's privacy policies and are not controlled by this app.

9. Your Rights

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

• Deletion: You can delete all bottle entries at any time using the app function "Clear All Data"
• Reset Settings: You can change app settings at any time or uninstall the app
• App Uninstallation: When uninstalling the app, all stored data is completely deleted
• Revoke Permissions: You can revoke permissions at any time in Android settings

Since no data is transmitted to external servers, there is no data that needs to be deleted from external servers.

10. Data Retention

Your data is stored on your device as long as:

• You have the app installed on your device
• You do not manually delete the data
• You do not uninstall the app

There is no automatic deletion of data after a certain period. You have complete control over the retention period of your data.

11. Children and Minors

The app is suitable for all age groups. Since no personal data is collected and all data is stored locally, there are no special data protection concerns for children or minors.

Parents or guardians should educate their children about app usage in general.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the app or legal requirements. The current version is always indicated under "Last updated" at the beginning of this page.

We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about the protection of your data.

13. Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is subject to applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.