Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Become ("we," "our," "us," or the "Company") operates the Become mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Unlike most apps, Become is designed from the ground up to function without collecting your personal data. We believe personal development is deeply personal—your goals, reflections, and progress should belong to you alone.

By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the App.

2. Data Collection

We want to be completely transparent: Become does not collect any personal data from you.

Data You Provide

When you use Become, you may enter various types of information including:

• Vision statements and personal goals
• Journal entries and reflections
• Daily ratings and check-ins
• Workout logs and exercise data
• Photos added to your Evidence Journal
• Challenge progress and completion records
• Morning protocol and evening debrief responses

Important: All of this data is stored locally on your device only. It is never transmitted to our servers or any third party. We cannot see, access, or retrieve this information.

Data We Automatically Collect

3. How We Use Data

Since we do not collect any personal data, we do not use your data for any purpose. Specifically, we do not use your information for:

• Advertising or marketing
• Analytics or product improvement tracking
• Profiling or personalization
• Selling or renting to third parties
• Any other purpose

The data you enter into Become is used solely by you, on your device, to support your personal development journey.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not share your personal data with anyone. Since all data remains on your device and is never transmitted to us, there is no data for us to share.

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. This includes:

• Advertising networks
• Analytics providers
• Data brokers
• Marketing companies
• Business partners
• Government agencies (unless required by law, but we have no data to provide)

5. Data Storage & Security

Local Storage

All data you create in Become is stored locally on your device using Apple's secure storage frameworks. Your data:

• Resides only on your device's local storage
• Is protected by your device's built-in security (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID)
• May be included in your iCloud backup if you have iCloud Backup enabled in your device settings
• Is encrypted at rest by iOS when your device is locked

No Server Storage

Become does not operate servers that store user data. We do not have databases containing your personal information. Your data physically cannot be accessed by us because it never leaves your device.

Your Security Responsibilities

Since your data is stored on your device, its security depends on your device security practices. We recommend:

• Using a strong device passcode
• Enabling Face ID or Touch ID
• Keeping your iOS version up to date
• Enabling iCloud Backup if you want to preserve your data

6. Data Retention & Deletion

Retention

Your data persists on your device until you choose to delete it. We do not have access to your data and therefore cannot impose retention periods.

Deletion

You have complete control over your data. You can delete your data by:

• Within the App: Use the settings menu to delete individual entries or reset all app data
• Deleting the App: Uninstalling Become from your device will permanently delete all app data
• iCloud: If you use iCloud Backup, you may need to also delete backups to fully remove data

Once deleted, your data cannot be recovered by us because we never had access to it in the first place.

7. Third-Party Services

Apple App Store

Become is distributed through Apple's App Store. When you download or purchase our App, Apple may collect information as described in Apple's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to this information.

In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

If you make a purchase or subscribe to Become Premium:

• The transaction is processed entirely by Apple
• Payment information is handled by Apple, not us
• We receive only a confirmation of subscription status (active/inactive)
• We do not receive your name, Apple ID, payment details, or other personal information

No Other Third-Party Services

Become does not integrate with:

• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude)
• Advertising networks (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads)
• Crash reporting tools (e.g., Crashlytics, Sentry)
• Social media platforms
• Customer support tools that track users
• Any other third-party SDKs that collect data

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. Because we do not collect personal data, many traditional privacy rights are automatically satisfied:

For All Users

• Right to Access: All your data is visible directly in the App—we have no additional data about you
• Right to Rectification: You can edit any data in the App at any time
• Right to Erasure: You can delete any or all data through the App settings
• Right to Portability: Your data remains on your device under your control
• Right to Object: We do not process your data, so there is nothing to object to

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have specific rights. Because we do not collect personal information, we do not:

• Sell your personal information
• Share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
• Use or disclose sensitive personal information beyond providing our service

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf, though there is no data for us to provide.

For European Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we note that:

• We do not collect or process personal data subject to GDPR
• No data transfers occur since no data is collected
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Since we do not track users in any way, we effectively honor all Do Not Track signals by default.

9. Children's Privacy

Become is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Since we do not collect personal information from any users, we do not collect information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us—though we will have no data to delete.

If you are under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA), you should use the App only with the involvement and consent of a parent or guardian.

10. International Users

Become is available internationally through the App Store. Because we do not collect or transfer any data, there are no cross-border data transfers to disclose.

Your data remains on your device in your physical location. If you travel, your data travels with your device.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

• We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page
• For material changes, we will provide notice through the App or via the App Store update notes
• Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. The current version will always be available at this URL.

12. Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.