DustOff Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 16, 2025

Effective Date

May 16, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to DustOff! This Privacy Policy explains how the DustOff platform-including the Chrome Extension, web app, and any related services or physical products-collects, stores, and processes your information. By using DustOff, you consent to the practices described here.

2. What Data We Collect

- Personal Information: Name, email, password, account preferences

- Emotional Feedback: Mood check-ins, reset interactions, optional journal entries

- Usage Data: Device type, time of use, activity stats, Chrome tabs (local)

- App Usage: Clicks, scroll behavior, engagement frequency (via analytics tools)

3. How We Collect Data

- Local browser storage via chrome.storage.local

- Optional sync via Firebase (Google)

- API calls to OpenAI or similar for reset generation

4. How We Use Your Data

- To detect emotional fatigue and suggest resets

- To personalize your dashboard or intervention style

- To improve and test platform features

- To conduct aggregate behavior research (anonymized)

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/CCPA)

- Consent (you opt-in)

- Legitimate interest (product improvement, safety)

- Contractual necessity (for account-based features)

6. Your Rights

- Access, correct, or delete your data

- Opt out of AI profiling or analytics

- Request data export or deletion

- California users may request 'Do Not Sell' controls

7. Data Retention Policy

We retain data only as long as necessary. Local-only data is cleared on uninstall. Synced data can be deleted by request.

8. Third-Party Tools & APIs

DustOff uses:

- Firebase for sync and auth

- OpenAI for reset generation

- Google Analytics (anonymous)

These services have their own policies.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our web app uses cookies for session management and analytics. You can control cookie settings via your browser.

10. Security Practices

We use encryption, OAuth 2.0, and least-privilege access controls to protect user data.

11. International Users

If you're located outside the U.S., note that your data may be transferred and stored on U.S. servers. We apply GDPR safeguards.

12. Accessibility Statement

We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards for accessibility. Contact access@dustoff-app.com for assistance.

13. Children's Privacy

DustOff is not intended for children under 13 without verified parental consent.

14. Policy Updates

We'll post updates to this Privacy Policy here and notify users in-app if changes are significant.

15. Contact

For any privacy-related inquiries, contact: privacy@dustoff-app.com