Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 13, 2025

1. Introduction

Budsy App (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use Budsy (“the App”).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Local Data Storage

Budsy is designed as a privacy-first application that primarily stores data locally on your device, including:

• Cannabis usage logs and tracking data
• Strain information and personal ratings
• Application settings and preferences
• User interface configurations
• Local application logs for debugging purposes

2.2 Medical Information

When you use Budsy’s tracking features, we may locally store:

• Cannabis consumption quantities and timing
• Strain details, THC/CBD percentages, and terpene profiles
• Personal effects and reaction notes
• Medical allotment information
• Usage patterns and analytics

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information:

• App version and configuration
• Operating system information
• Application crash reports (if you opt-in to error reporting)
• Usage analytics (only if explicitly enabled by the user)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Uses

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the App functionality
• Generate usage analytics and insights
• Improve the App through anonymous usage analytics (opt-in only)
• Provide customer support and troubleshoot issues
• Ensure the security and integrity of the App

3.2 Medical Data Use

Your medical cannabis data is used exclusively to:

• Track your consumption patterns
• Provide personalized insights and recommendations
• Generate reports for your personal use
• Support your medical cannabis management goals

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 No Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal medical information to third parties. Your cannabis usage data remains private and is not shared with:

• Healthcare providers (unless you explicitly choose to export and share)
• Insurance companies
• Law enforcement agencies
• Marketing companies
• Any other third parties

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information only if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
• Situations involving potential threats to public safety
• Compliance with applicable cannabis regulations

4.3 Data Exports

You have full control over your data and can:

• Export your data for personal use
• Share reports with healthcare providers at your discretion
• Delete your data at any time

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Local data encryption where applicable
• Secure storage of sensitive medical information
• Regular security updates and patches
• Limited access to any collected data
• HIPAA-inspired privacy protections

5.2 Medical Data Protection

Your medical cannabis information is protected through:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Local-only storage by default
• No cloud synchronization without explicit consent
• Anonymization of any analytics data

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Data Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of any optional data collection

6.2 Medical Privacy Rights

For medical cannabis data, you can:

• Control what information is tracked
• Disable specific tracking features
• Choose data retention periods
• Permanently delete sensitive information

6.3 Application Settings

You can control privacy settings within the application:

• Disable usage analytics and error reporting
• Clear local data and preferences
• Configure data export options
• Set automatic data deletion schedules

7. Data Retention

7.1 Local Data

Data stored locally on your device is retained until:

• You manually delete it
• You uninstall the application
• You reset the application settings
• Automatic deletion based on your retention preferences

7.2 Medical Records

Your medical cannabis data:

• Remains on your device only
• Is never uploaded to external servers without consent
• Can be backed up locally at your discretion
• Follows your specified retention policies

8. Medical Information Disclaimer

8.1 Not Medical Advice

Budsy is a tracking tool and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare providers regarding your medical cannabis use.

8.2 Compliance Responsibility

Users are responsible for ensuring their cannabis use complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

9. Children’s Privacy

Budsy is intended for use by adults in jurisdictions where medical cannabis is legal. We do not knowingly collect information from minors under the age of 18 or the legal age in their jurisdiction.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are using Budsy outside of the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed in the United States where our development servers are located.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

11.1 Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

• We will notify users through the application
• The “Last updated” date will be revised
• Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11.2 Material Changes

For material changes to this policy, we will:

• Provide prominent notice within the application
• Allow you to review changes before they take effect
• Obtain your consent where required by law

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: info@budsyapp.com
• GitHub Issues: BitPadLabs/Budsy-Site/issues
• Repository: BitPadLabs/Budsy-Site

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and governs your use of Budsy. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.