Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 14, 2026

Important Disclaimer: OCD Budz is for informational purposes only and is NOT medical advice. This app does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical recommendations. For medical advice, please consult a licensed medical doctor or mental health professional.

Our Commitment: Your mental health data is sacred. We will never sell, share, or exploit your personal information. Your privacy is not just a policy—it's our promise.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account Information: Email address and optional profile details
  • Health Data: ERP exercise logs, mood tracking, and progress notes you choose to record
  • Usage Data: How you interact with the app to improve our features
  • Device Information: Device type and operating system for compatibility
  • Advertising Data: Anonymous identifiers for personalized advertising through Google AdMob

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the OCD Budz app
  • Generate your personal progress analytics and insights
  • Send you reminders and notifications you've opted into
  • Respond to your support requests and feedback
  • Display relevant advertisements through Google AdMob to support the app
  • Develop new features based on aggregate, anonymized usage patterns

3. Advertising

OCD Budz uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. This helps us keep the app free and continue development. AdMob may collect certain data for advertising purposes:

  • Device Identifiers: Anonymous advertising IDs
  • Usage Data: App interaction data for ad personalization
  • Location Data: General geographic region (not precise location)

You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access data
  • Regular Audits: We conduct regular security reviews and updates

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share (e.g., therapy reports)
  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate (e.g., cloud hosting, advertising), bound by confidentiality
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect safety

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your data
  • Export: Download your data in a portable format
  • Opt-Out: Manage communication and advertising preferences at any time

7. Children's Privacy

OCD Budz is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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