**Effective Date:** December 18, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how **Arc – Habit Challenges** (“**Arc**,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application and related services (the “**Service**”).

1) Information We Collect

**A. Information you provide**

- Account details (e.g., email, name/username) if you create an account
- Content you submit (e.g., goals, habits, notes, images you upload, comments you write)
- Support messages you send to us

**B. Information collected automatically**

- Device and app information (device model, OS version, language, app version)
- Usage data (screens viewed, features used, timestamps, crash logs)
- Identifiers (such as an app instance ID; not your phone’s contact list)

**C. Purchases and subscriptions**

- If you subscribe, payment is processed by **Apple** (App Store). We receive confirmation of purchase status and subscription details needed to provide access (we do **not** receive your full payment card information).

2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

- Provide and operate the Service (create arcs, save progress, sync data)
- Personalize your experience (recommend arcs, remember preferences)
- Process subscriptions and restore purchases
- Improve performance and fix bugs (analytics and crash reporting)
- Communicate with you (support, important updates)
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and security incidents

3) How We Share Information

We may share information with:

- **Service providers** that help us run the app (hosting, analytics, crash reporting, customer support)
- **Payment platforms** (Apple) to handle subscriptions
- **Legal and safety**: if required by law or to protect users, our rights, or public safety

We do **not** sell your personal information.

4) Data Retention

We keep your information as long as needed to provide the Service and for legitimate business purposes (e.g., to maintain records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements). You may request deletion as described below.

5) Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

- Access or update your information
- Request deletion of your account/data
- Opt out of certain analytics where applicable (device settings and in-app options if available)

6) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7) Children’s Privacy

Arc is not intended for children under **13** (or the minimum age required in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8) International Users

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. We take steps designed to ensure appropriate protections when we transfer data.

9) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Effective Date” and may provide additional notice within the app.

10) Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact:

**Email:** cory@hauerstudios.com

**Website:** https://www.arcmembers.com/