Privacy Policy

Together - Couples App

Last Updated: February 12, 2025

👋 Introduction

Welcome to Together ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our couples app.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this policy carefully.

Your relationship is personal, and so is your data. We only collect what's necessary to make Together work for you and your partner.

🔑 Login Methods & What We Access

You can sign in to Together using one of three methods. Here's exactly what information we receive from each:

Sign in with Apple

Data We Receive Your Control
Apple User ID (unique identifier) Always provided
Email Address You can choose to hide your email (Apple provides a relay address)
Name (first & last) You can edit before sharing

Apple Sign-In is the most private option. You can hide your real email, and Apple doesn't track your app usage.

Sign in with Google (Gmail)

Data We Receive Purpose
Google User ID Unique identifier for your account
Email Address Account identification & communication
Display Name Show your name in the app
Profile Photo URL Display your profile picture (optional)

We do NOT access: Your Gmail emails, Google Drive, Calendar, Contacts, or any other Google services.

Sign in with Phone Number

Data We Receive Purpose
Phone Number Account identification & verification
SMS Verification Code One-time verification (not stored)

Phone authentication is handled securely by Firebase. We store your phone number to identify your account but never share it with third parties.

📱 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Data Type What We Store Purpose
Profile Info Name, email, profile photo Display your identity in the app
Partner Connection Partner's user ID, connection date Link you with your partner
Mood Entries Mood type, optional note, timestamp Share how you feel with your partner
Love Wall Drawings Drawing paths, colors, canvas data Save and sync your shared drawings
Journey Places Place name, type, date, coordinates, notes Map your special locations together
Love Garden Garden growth level, activities Track your relationship growth

Information Collected Automatically

Data Type What We Collect Purpose
Device Info Device type, OS version, app version Ensure app compatibility & debug issues
Push Tokens Device notification token Send you notifications from your partner
App Usage Features used, screen views Improve app experience
Crash Reports Error logs, stack traces Fix bugs and improve stability

📦 Local Storage & Cache

Together stores some data locally on your device to provide a faster, offline-capable experience:

What We Cache & Why

Cached Data Why We Need It Storage Duration
Your Profile Display your info without internet delay Until you log out
Partner Info Show partner details offline Until you disconnect
Recent Moods View mood history without loading Last 30 days
Canvas Drawing Load your Love Wall instantly Until updated
Journey Places View your map pins offline Until updated
Auth Tokens Keep you logged in securely Until expiry or logout

All cached data is stored securely on your device only. Clearing the app's cache or logging out removes this local data.

🔒 Permissions We Request

Together requests minimal permissions. Here's what each permission does:

Permission When Asked What We Use It For
Push Notifications First app launch Notify you when your partner shares moods, drawings, or updates
Internet Access Always required Sync data with your partner in real-time

Permissions We DON'T Request

We believe in minimal permissions. Together only asks for what's absolutely necessary to function.

🔐 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.

🤝 Information Sharing

Your information is shared only in these limited circumstances:

With Your Partner

Content you create (moods, drawings, journey locations) is shared with your connected partner. This is the core feature of the app.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

🛠️ Third-Party Services We Use

Together uses trusted third-party services to provide core functionality. Here's exactly what each service does:

Service What It Does Data It Receives
Firebase Authentication
by Google
Handles login & account security Email, phone number, or social login tokens
Cloud Firestore
by Google
Stores your app data securely in the cloud All your Together data (moods, drawings, places)
Firebase Analytics
by Google
Helps us understand app usage patterns Anonymous usage data, crash reports
Apple Sign-In
by Apple
Secure login with your Apple ID Apple user ID, optional name/email
Google Sign-In
by Google
Login with your Google account Google user ID, email, name, profile photo
Google Maps
by Google
Powers the Journey map feature Map tile requests (no personal data)
Apple Push Notifications
by Apple
Delivers notifications to your iPhone Device push token, notification content

All third-party services we use are industry-standard, secure, and bound by their own privacy policies. We only share the minimum data required for each service to function.

Links to Third-Party Privacy Policies

🛡️ Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

⚙️ Your Rights & Choices

You have control over your data:

To delete your account, please contact us at the email below.

👶 Children's Privacy

Together is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

🌍 International Users

If you are accessing Together from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

📝 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Your continued use of Together after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

📬 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:

Together Support

Email: info@dineopen.com