Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Duchenne ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our approach to data and privacy when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Important: Duchenne does NOT collect or access your personal data. Your data is stored on your device and backed up to your personal Google account, which only you control.

2. Your Data Ownership

Duchenne is designed with privacy as a core principle. You own 100% of your data. We do NOT collect, access, or store any of your personal information, photos, or usage data on our servers.

Your data is stored on your device and automatically backed up to your personal Google account, which only you control. We never have access to your Google account or the data stored in it.

3. Data Storage and Backup

3.1 Camera and Photo Data

Our App requires access to your device's camera to capture photos for smile training purposes. All photos and related data are:

  • Processed entirely on your device - No photos are ever sent to our servers
  • Stored on your device and backed up to your personal Google account - Only you have access
  • Never shared with us or third parties - We have no access to your photos or Google account
  • Owned and controlled by you - You can manage your backups through your Google account settings

3.2 Training Progress and Statistics

Your training progress, achievements, and statistics are:

  • Stored on your device and backed up to your personal Google account
  • Never uploaded to our servers
  • Only accessible to you through the App and your Google account
  • Fully owned and controlled by you

3.3 Google Account Backup

To protect your data and training progress, the App uses Android's built-in backup service to automatically back up your data to your personal Google account. This means:

  • Your data is backed up to YOUR Google account - Not our servers
  • Only you have access - We cannot see or access your Google account or backed-up data
  • Seamless device transfers - Your progress automatically restores when you switch devices
  • You control the backup - Manage or disable backups through your Google account settings
  • Protected by Google's security - Your backup is secured by Google's infrastructure

The backup is handled entirely by Google's Android backup service. We never receive, access, or store your backed-up data.

3.4 Optional Email for Beta Program

If you sign up for our beta testing program through our website, we only collect your email address to send you updates and beta invitations. This is separate from the App itself and completely optional. You can unsubscribe at any time.

4. How Your Data is Used

Your data is stored on your device and backed up to your personal Google account. It is used exclusively by the App for:

  • Providing smile training functionality and real-time feedback
  • Tracking your personal progress and achievements
  • Displaying your statistics and training history
  • Managing daily challenges and streaks
  • Restoring your data when you switch devices or reinstall the app

We never receive, access, or analyze your data in any way. Your data belongs to you and stays in your control.

5. Data Security

Your data is protected by your device's built-in security measures and Google's secure backup infrastructure. Since we don't collect or store your data on our servers, there is no risk of:

  • Data breaches on our servers (we don't have servers storing your data)
  • Unauthorized access by us or third parties to your information
  • Accidental data exposure or leaks from our systems
  • Tracking or surveillance of your activity by us

Your data is secured by your device and your Google account's security. We recommend:

  • Using your device's security features (passcode, biometric authentication)
  • Keeping your Google account secure with a strong password and two-factor authentication
  • Regularly reviewing your Google account security settings

6. No Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or transfer your data to anyone - because we don't have access to it.

Your photos, progress, and all app data remain in your control - stored on your device and backed up to your personal Google account. Your data is never transmitted to us or any third parties.

7. Data Deletion

You have complete control over your data:

  • Delete individual photos: Remove any photo from within the App at any time
  • Clear all data: Use the App's settings to reset and clear all your data from your device
  • Manage Google backups: Control your backed-up data through your Google account settings
  • Uninstall the App: When you uninstall Duchenne, app data is removed from your device. Your backup remains in your Google account until you delete it

Since no data is stored on our servers, there is no need to contact us for data deletion requests. You control all your data through your device and Google account.

8. Your Privacy Rights and Data Ownership

Since we don't collect your data, you automatically have complete control and privacy:

  • Full Ownership: You own 100% of your data - stored on your device and your personal Google account
  • Complete Access: All your data is accessible to you within the App and your Google account
  • Instant Deletion: Delete any or all data at any time without contacting us
  • Backup Control: Manage your Google account backups independently
  • No Tracking: We cannot track your usage, progress, or activity
  • No Profiling: We don't build profiles or analyze your behavior
  • Data Portability: Your data automatically transfers with you when you switch devices

If you signed up for our beta program with your email, you can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information from our systems.

10. Third-Party Services

Duchenne does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The App functions entirely offline and does not integrate with external services that could access your data.

11. Internet Access

The App uses internet permission for:

  • Google Account Backup: To back up your data to your personal Google account
  • Offline Functionality: All core features work offline - backups sync when you're connected
  • No Data to Our Servers: Internet access is never used to send data to our servers

You can use the App offline, and your data will sync to your Google account backup when you reconnect to the internet.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Any changes will maintain our commitment to not collecting your data.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: duchenneapp.com

14. Android-Specific Permissions

Our Android app requires the following permissions, all used exclusively for local functionality:

  • Camera: To capture photos for smile training analysis (photos are stored on your device and backed up to your Google account)
  • Storage: To save your training progress, photos, and achievements on your device
  • Internet: To back up your data to your personal Google account
  • Notifications: To send you local reminders for daily challenges (optional, generated on your device)

You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time. Revoking permissions will disable related features but won't affect your existing data.

15. Summary

Your Privacy is Guaranteed:

  • ✓ NO data collection by us - We don't collect anything from you
  • ✓ NO servers storing your data - Your data stays on your device and your personal Google account
  • ✓ NO tracking or analytics - We can't see what you do
  • ✓ NO third-party access - Your data isn't shared with anyone
  • ✓ YOU own your data - 100% control through your device and Google account
  • ✓ Automatic backup - Your progress is safely backed up to your personal Google account

Duchenne is designed to respect your privacy completely. You own your data, and your smile training journey is yours alone.