💩 TheDailyPoop Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to TheDailyPoop! We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Username, date of birth, gender (via Sign in with Apple)
- Profile Information: Profile picture (optional), custom gender (optional)
- Poop Drops: Timestamp, location (city/state only), rating, caption, music links
- Social Interactions: Friend requests, reactions (emojis), friend connections
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Location Data: City and state only (NOT exact coordinates). We use Apple's CoreLocation to determine your approximate location when you log a poop drop.
- Usage Statistics: Streak count, total drops, badges earned, countries/continents visited
- Device Information: Device token for push notifications (handled by Apple)
2.3 Third-Party Services
- Apple Sign In: We use Apple's Sign in with Apple for authentication. Apple provides us with a unique user identifier and optionally your name.
- CloudKit (iCloud): All your data is stored in Apple's CloudKit (iCloud) database. You must have an active iCloud account to use TheDailyPoop.
- Google AdMob: We use Google AdMob to display ads. AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data for ad targeting. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
- Music Services: When you paste Spotify or Apple Music links, we fetch song metadata (title, artist, cover art) via their APIs. We do NOT access your music library.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide Core Functionality: Log poop drops, display them on the map, track stats and streaks
- Social Features: Connect you with friends, show friend activity, send push notifications
- Gamification: Award badges, maintain leaderboards, track achievements
- Push Notifications: Alert you when friends drop poops, send friend requests, react to your drops, or when you need streak reminders
- Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns (anonymously) to improve features
- Display Ads: Show relevant ads via Google AdMob to support free features
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 What We Share
With Friends: When you add friends, they can see:
- Your username and profile picture
- Your poop drops (city/state, timestamp, rating, caption, music)
- Your stats and badges
- Your position on the leaderboard
4.2 What We DON'T Share
- Exact Location: We NEVER share your exact GPS coordinates. Only city/state is visible.
- Personal Data: We NEVER sell your personal information to third parties.
- Private Data: Your Apple ID, email, phone number are NEVER shared with other users.
4.3 Third-Party Services
- Apple (CloudKit): All data is stored in CloudKit. Apple has access to this data as per their Privacy Policy.
- Google (AdMob): AdMob collects device identifiers for ad serving. See Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Data Security
We take security seriously:
- Encrypted Storage: All data is encrypted in CloudKit (managed by Apple)
- Secure Authentication: Sign in with Apple provides industry-standard security
- Push Notifications: Delivered via Apple's APNs (Apple Push Notification service), which uses end-to-end encryption
- No Passwords: We don't store passwords. Authentication is handled by Apple.
6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: View all your poop drops, stats, and profile information in the app
- Delete Your Data: You can delete your account and all associated data from Settings → Delete Account
- Control Location: You can deny location access in iOS Settings, but the app requires location to function
- Manage Friends: You can unfriend users at any time to stop sharing data with them
- Opt-Out of Ads: You can limit ad tracking in iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking
7. Children's Privacy
TheDailyPoop is rated 12+ due to crude humor. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this app.
8. Data Retention
- Poop Drops: Displayed on map for 3 days, then hidden (but stored permanently for your stats)
- Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
- Deleted Account: All data is permanently deleted from CloudKit within 30 days
9. International Users
TheDailyPoop uses Apple's CloudKit, which may store data in servers located worldwide. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your residence, which may have different data protection laws.
10. Push Notifications
We send push notifications for:
- Friend poop drops
- Friend requests and acceptances
- Reactions to your drops
- Streak reminders
- Streak break alerts
You can disable push notifications in iOS Settings → Notifications → TheDailyPoop
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending a push notification (for major changes)
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
13. Your Consent
By using TheDailyPoop, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.
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