# Privacy Policy for BluePills

**Last updated:** October 2025

## Overview
BluePills is a privacy-focused medication management application designed to help you track your medications while maintaining full control over your personal health data.

## Data We Collect

### Medication Information
- Medication names, dosages, and frequencies
- Reminder times and schedules
- Creation and modification dates

### Technical Information
- App usage for functionality (no analytics)
- Device storage for local data
- Network access when sync is enabled

## How We Use Your Data

### Primary Purpose
Your medication data is used solely to:
- Display your medication list
- Send local notification reminders
- Sync across your devices (when enabled)

### No Third-Party Sharing
- We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties
- No advertising or marketing use of your data
- No analytics or tracking beyond basic app functionality

## Data Storage

### Local Storage (Default)
- All data stored locally on your device
- Uses secure device storage (SQLite database)
- Data remains on your device only

### BlueSky Sync (Optional)
When you enable BlueSky synchronization:
- Data is stored on your chosen Personal Data Server (PDS)
- You control which PDS to use
- Data transmitted securely via HTTPS
- You maintain ownership through AT Protocol

## Your Rights and Control

### Data Access
- Full access to all your data through the app
- Export functionality (planned feature)
- Ability to view sync status and last sync times

### Data Deletion
- Delete individual medications anytime
- Disable sync to keep data local only
- Uninstall app to remove all local data

### Sync Control
- Enable/disable sync at any time
- Choose your own PDS provider
- Control what data is synchronized

## Security Measures

### Local Security
- Data stored in app's private directory
- Device-level encryption protection
- No plaintext storage of sensitive information

### Network Security
- All sync communications use HTTPS encryption
- JWT-based authentication with BlueSky
- No permanent storage of credentials

## Children's Privacy
BluePills is not specifically designed for children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

## Third-Party Services

### BlueSky AT Protocol (Optional)
When sync is enabled, we use the BlueSky AT Protocol:
- Governed by BlueSky's terms and privacy policy
- You choose your PDS provider
- We only facilitate the connection

### Flutter Framework
Built using Google's Flutter framework:
- Standard mobile app development practices
- No additional data collection by Flutter

## Data Retention

### Local Data
- Retained until you delete it or uninstall the app
- No automatic deletion

### Synced Data
- Retained on your chosen PDS according to their policies
- You control retention through your PDS settings

## Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Providing notice through the app if changes are significant

## Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact:

**Email:** [your-email@example.com]
**Subject:** BluePills Privacy Policy Question

## Your Consent
By using BluePills, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this privacy policy.

## Jurisdiction
This privacy policy is governed by the laws of [Your Country/State], where the app developer is located.

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