Next Self Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how Next Self ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and processes personal information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our Services. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, profile picture, and authentication credentials.
• Authentication Data: Information from Google Sign-In or email/password authentication.
• Workout & Progress Data: Exercise duration, repetitions, streaks, activity history, and performance metrics.
• User-Generated Content: Any content you create, including profile information and preferences.
• Communication: Messages, feedback, and inquiries you send to our support team.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• App Analytics: Usage patterns, features accessed, app crashes, and performance metrics via Firebase Analytics.
• Camera Data: Video frames are processed on your device using MediaPipe for pose and face detection. This data is NOT stored, uploaded, or transmitted to our servers. All processing occurs locally on your device.
• Location: We do not collect precise location data. Ad-related location data may be collected by Google AdMob.
• Crash Reports: Error logs and crash diagnostics via Firebase Crashlytics to help us improve app stability.
• Cookies & Identifiers: Firebase and AdMob may use cookies, pixels, and device identifiers for analytics and ad serving.

1.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT store video recordings or camera footage.
• We do NOT collect biometric data beyond real-time pose/face detection.
• We do NOT track your location.
• We do NOT sell your personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: Creating and maintaining your account, syncing progress, and delivering core app features.
• Authentication: Securely verifying your identity and managing session management.
• Analytics & Improvement: Analyzing app usage patterns to improve features, performance, and user experience.
• Error Monitoring: Using Firebase Crashlytics to identify and fix bugs and app crashes.
• Personalization: Customizing your experience, including leaderboards, streaks, and recommendations.
• Marketing: Sending promotional emails and notifications (with your consent).
• Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and protecting our rights.
• Advertising: Serving relevant ads via Google AdMob based on your interests.

3. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We use third-party services that may process your data:

Third-Party Service Providers

• Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Analytics, Crashlytics)
• Google Sign-In
• Google Mobile Ads (AdMob)
• Google Play Services
• Google Analytics for Mobile Apps

These services have their own privacy policies governing their data practices. We encourage you to review their policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Firebase Privacy & Security
• AdMob Privacy Policy

Legal Compliance

We may disclose your data if required by law or if we have a good-faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or protect your safety.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or business sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Advertising & Ad Personalization

Next Self uses Google AdMob to serve ads within the app. AdMob may:

• Collect and use device identifiers (Android Advertising ID)
• Track your usage patterns for ad targeting
• Serve personalized or non-personalized ads based on your interests
• Share limited data with advertising partners

You can control ad personalization in your device settings:

Android: Settings > Google > Manage your Google Account > Data & Privacy > Ad settings

We respect your privacy choices. If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, you can adjust your settings, though you will continue to see ads (non-personalized).

5. Camera & On-Device Processing

Privacy-First Approach

• Camera data is processed entirely on your device using MediaPipe technology.
• Pose and face detection happens locally in real-time.
• No video, images, or raw camera frames are uploaded to our servers.
• No recordings are stored on your device or in the cloud.
• After each workout, camera data is permanently deleted.

We take camera privacy seriously. You have full control:

• You must grant camera permission to use workout features.
• You can revoke this permission at any time in your device settings.
• Camera data is never shared with third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted using TLS/SSL.
• Firebase Security: All data stored in Firebase is encrypted at rest.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access user data.
• Authentication: Strong password requirements and optional multi-factor authentication.

However, no security system is 100% secure. If you suspect a security breach, please contact us immediately at nextselfsupport@gmail.com.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

Data Retention

• We retain your account data and workout progress as long as your account is active.
• Crash reports and analytics data are retained for up to 90 days.
• If you delete your account, we retain anonymized usage data for analytics purposes.

User Rights & Data Deletion

• You can request deletion of your account and all associated personal data at any time.
• To delete your account, go to Settings > Account > Delete Account or contact us at nextselfsupport@gmail.com.
• We will process your deletion request within 30 days.
• After deletion, we may retain anonymized data for analytics and legal compliance.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data.
• Right to Correction: You can update inaccurate information.
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications and ad personalization.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at nextselfsupport@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Next Self is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

For Users Ages 13-18

• Parental consent or guardian permission is recommended.
• We minimize data collection for this age group.
• Camera data is never stored or shared.

If we discover we have collected data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that data immediately. Parents concerned about data collection should contact us at nextselfsupport@gmail.com.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in multiple locations, including the United States, depending on Firebase server locations. By using our Services, you consent to data transfers to countries that may have different privacy laws than your home country.

We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

11. Firebase Crashlytics & Error Reporting

We use Firebase Crashlytics to:

• Collect crash reports and app errors automatically
• Identify and fix bugs affecting app stability
• Improve overall app performance

Crashlytics collects:

• Exception type and stack trace
• Device and OS information
• App version and build information
• General timing information (not location)

Crashlytics does NOT collect:

• Sensitive personal information
• Camera or video data
• Location data
• Keystroke or input data

12. Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics to:

• Track user engagement and feature usage
• Understand user behavior patterns
• Measure app performance
• Optimize user experience

Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated, so it cannot be linked to individual users. You can disable analytics in your device settings.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy within the app
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Sending you an email (if we have one on file)

Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Last Updated: July 18, 2026
Next Self Team