Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2025

Pat Sheehan Weight Loss (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, handle, and share information about you when you use our mobile application (“App”) and related services.

This Privacy Policy complies with Google Play Developer Program policies, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Developer Information

Developer: Pat Sheehan Weight Loss
Website: www.patsheehanweightloss.com

You may contact us through the email above with any privacy-related inquiries.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and sensitive user data from or about you:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, contact details (for account setup, communication, and progress tracking).

• Health Data: User-inputted information such as weight, dietary habits, exercise routines, and progress metrics.

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app usage analytics (to improve performance).

• Optional Data: If enabled, location data for tracking activity or workouts (collected only with explicit user consent).

We do not access phonebook contacts, SMS, call logs, or unrelated device identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data solely for purposes reasonably expected by the user and necessary to provide our app’s core functionality, including:

• Creating and managing your user account.

• Personalizing your weight loss and fitness experience.

• Monitoring progress, goals, and performance analytics.

• Communicating with you (support, program updates, motivation).

• Improving app functionality and user experience.

• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

We do not sell your personal or sensitive information.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share limited data only in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who perform services on our behalf (for example, cloud hosting, analytics, or technical support). These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, court orders, or valid governmental requests.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with adequate notice provided to users.

We ensure all third-party SDKs and code integrated into our app comply with Google Play’s User Data and Personal and Sensitive Data policies.

5. Data Security

We handle all personal and sensitive user data securely by implementing organizational and technical safeguards, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS).

• Limited internal access to user data.

• Regular security audits and app updates.

Your data is not accessible to unauthorized persons, and we continually monitor for potential risks or breaches.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain user data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

You can request to delete your account and all associated data at any time by:

• Accessing the “Delete Account” option in the app, or

Upon deletion, all personal data (including health records and progress metrics) will be permanently erased unless retention is required for security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

7. User Consent and Disclosure

We request user consent before collecting or accessing personal or sensitive data.
When data access is required, we provide clear in-app disclosures, including:

“Pat Sheehan Weight Loss collects [type of data] to enable [feature] when [scenario].”

Example:

“Pat Sheehan Weight Loss collects health data you input to track weight loss progress and personalize recommendations.”

Users must affirmatively agree (for example, by tapping “Allow” or checking a box) before any data collection occurs.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately for deletion.

9. International Data Transfers

If you use our app from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your data may be transferred and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected under applicable laws.

10. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

• Access and obtain a copy of your data.

• Request correction or deletion of your data.

• Object to or restrict processing of your data.

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis for processing).

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@patsheehanweightloss.com.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes occur, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date above, and

• Notify users via in-app notice or email if changes are significant.

12. Contact

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

📧 Email: pat.sheehan@live.ie
🌐 Website: www.patsheehanweightloss.com

✅ Compliance Summary:
This privacy policy meets Google Play requirements by:

• Clearly describing all data access, use, sharing, and retention.

• Prohibiting data sale.

• Ensuring disclosure and consent mechanisms.

• Providing contact and account deletion procedures.

• Aligning with GDPR and CNIL guidance.