Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Welcome to Wans ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Wans mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using Wans, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

Username (required)
Email address (required — used for account recovery)
Password (stored as a bcrypt hash — we never store plain text passwords)

Profile & Activity Data

Profile photo (avatar) you choose to upload
Bio text you write
Activities, completions, streaks, and challenge records you create
Moments (text, optional photos, mood, location label) you share
Memory jar entries you save
Check-in mood and energy status

Partner Relationship Data

Partner connection (username of the person you pair with)
Shared activity records between you and your partner

Device & Technical Data

Push notification token (to send you activity reminders and partner updates)
Timezone (to correctly schedule daily activity resets)
Device type (iOS / Android) for notification delivery

2. How We Use Your Information

To create and manage your account
To provide the core features of the app (activities, challenges, moments, memory jar)
To connect you with your partner and share relevant data between you
To send push notifications about activity completions, partner updates, and challenges
To send a password reset code to your email when you request it
To calculate streaks, points, and badge progress
To improve the Service based on aggregated, anonymised usage patterns

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We share data only in the following limited cases:

Your partner: Activity records, completion status, moments, check-in mood, and streak data are visible to your linked partner — this is the core purpose of the app.
Expo (push notifications): Your push token is transmitted to Expo's push notification service to deliver notifications. See Expo's Privacy Policy.
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

4. Data Storage & Security

All data is stored on our secured server and MySQL database.
Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text.
Password reset codes expire after 15 minutes and can only be used once.
Uploaded images (avatars, moment photos) are stored on our server filesystem.
We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your data, but no system is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data (profile, activities, moments, memories) will be permanently deleted from our servers within 30 days. Aggregated, anonymised statistics may be retained.

6. Children's Privacy

Wans is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Withdraw consent for push notifications (via your device settings)

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of Wans after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
[email protected]