🔐 Privacy Policy

The Pre-Work App

Developer: Paintbrush Marketing
Effective Date: October 20, 2025
Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to The Pre-Work App ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Account Information:

Name
Email address
Password (encrypted)
Profile photo (optional)
Company/organization name

Project & Task Data:

Project names and descriptions
Task lists and checklists
Task assignments and status
Due dates and priorities
Custom fields and notes
Attachments and media files

Payment Information:

Billing name and address
Payment method (processed by Google Play Billing)
Subscription tier and status
Transaction history

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Device Information:

Device type and model
Operating system version
Unique device identifiers
Mobile network information
App version

Usage Data:

Features used
Screen views and navigation paths
Time spent in app
Crash logs and error reports
Performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Functionality

Create and manage your account
Provide project and task management features
Enable team collaboration
Sync data across devices
Backup and restore your data

2.2 Service Improvement

Analyze app usage patterns
Identify and fix bugs
Improve app performance
Develop new features
Enhance user experience

2.3 Communication

Send service-related notifications
Provide customer support
Send subscription renewal reminders
Notify you of app updates
Respond to your inquiries

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud hosting and data storage
Google Play Billing: Payment processing (we do not store credit card information)

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encryption: Data encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
AWS Security: Enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure
Access Controls: Strict authentication and authorization
Regular Audits: Security reviews and updates
Password Protection: Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
Export: Download your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Object: Object to certain data processing

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

6. Data Retention

6.1 Active Account Data

Account Data: Retained while your account is active
Project Data: Retained indefinitely until you manually delete it or close your account
Task History: Complete task history and edits preserved while account is active
Time Tracking Data: All time tracking records retained indefinitely
Attachments: Files and media stored until manually deleted

6.2 Subscription Downgrade & Archived Data

IMPORTANT: Subscription downgrades do NOT delete your data.

When you downgrade from Premium to Free or Enterprise to Premium:

Archived Projects: Projects exceeding your tier limit are archived (read-only) but NOT deleted
- Free tier: First 5 projects active, rest archived
- Premium tier: First 25 projects active, rest archived
Archived Data Retention: Archived projects are preserved indefinitely
Full Data Access: You retain read-only access to all archived project data
Reactivation: Archived projects immediately reactivate when you resubscribe
Manual Deletion: You can manually delete archived projects anytime from Settings

What is NOT Deleted on Downgrade:

✅ Projects (archived but accessible)
✅ Tasks and subtasks
✅ Notes and comments
✅ Time tracking history
✅ Attachments and files
✅ Achievement progress
✅ Analytics history

What Changes on Downgrade:

Team collaboration features disabled (team members can no longer access shared projects)
Premium features (calendar sync, advanced analytics) are disabled
New feature creation restricted to tier limits

6.3 Account Deletion

Deleted Accounts: Data permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
Grace Period: 7-day cancellation window after initiating account deletion
Confirmation Required: We send confirmation email before final deletion
Backups: Backup copies retained for 30 days after deletion, then permanently purged
Irreversible: Account deletion cannot be undone after the 30-day period

6.4 Other Data Retention

Analytics: Anonymized usage data retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
Crash Logs: Retained for 90 days to diagnose and fix technical issues
Support Tickets: Retained for 3 years for customer service quality and legal compliance
Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law or regulatory obligations

7. Children's Privacy

The Pre-Work App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this app or provide any information.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we have information from a child under 13, please contact us.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to Know:

Categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
Sources of personal information
Business purposes for collection
Categories of third parties with whom we share information

Right to Delete:

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)

Right to Opt-Out:

We do not sell personal information. No opt-out is required.

Non-Discrimination:

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, email: support@thepreworkapp.com

10. GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing:

Contract Performance: To provide our services
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services
Consent: For optional features and marketing
Legal Obligations: To comply with laws

Your GDPR Rights:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Data Protection Contact: support@thepreworkapp.com
Response Time: We will respond to requests within 30 days

11. Cookies and Tracking

The mobile app uses minimal tracking:

Essential Cookies: Required for app functionality (login sessions, preferences)
Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve the app
No Advertising Cookies: We do not use tracking for advertising purposes

You can manage some tracking preferences in the app's Settings menu.

12. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

For material changes, we will notify you via:

Email notification
In-app notification
Prominent notice in the app

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy?

Email: support@thepreworkapp.com
Developer: Paintbrush Marketing
Website: https://thepreworkapp.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours

For Privacy-Related Requests:

Data access requests
Data deletion requests
Data export requests
Privacy concerns
GDPR inquiries

15. Consent

By using The Pre-Work App, you consent to:

This Privacy Policy
Collection and use of information as described
Transfer of data to the United States
Use of third-party services listed above

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

Deleting your account in the app
Contacting us at support@thepreworkapp.com
Uninstalling the app