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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 3, 2026
Short versionSleep Duck collects only what is needed to provide the product. Most routine and sleep-related data stays on your device. We do not sell your personal information or share sleep records for advertising.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sleep Duck. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what choices and rights you have when using our app, website, and official services.

By accepting this policy or continuing to use Sleep Duck, you confirm that you have read and understood it. If you do not agree, please stop using the service.

2. Scope

This policy applies to Sleep Duck on iOS, Android, the official website, and other official channels. It does not apply to third-party services, stores, websites, or payment systems operated under their own policies.

3. Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Routine settings such as bedtime, wake time, reminder timing, grace period, white-noise preferences, and breathing rhythm.
  • Check-in and focus records such as bedtime or wake check-ins, focus duration, completion status, and exit reasons.
  • Outfit and personalization preferences.
  • Feedback content you send to us, including email address, issue descriptions, and screenshots.

Information collected automatically

  • Device information such as model, operating system, app version, language, time zone, and screen resolution.
  • Technical logs and crash information for debugging and stability analysis.
  • Aggregated usage statistics that are not linked to personal identity.

Information we do not collect

  • We do not actively collect real names, identity documents, phone numbers, home addresses, or bank card numbers.
  • We do not access contacts, SMS, call history, precise continuous location, or private content from other apps.

4. How We Use Information

  1. To provide core features such as reminders, focus mode, white noise, check-ins, reports, medals, duck growth, and outfits.
  2. To personalize content and settings.
  3. To improve product quality using aggregated and de-identified analysis.
  4. To maintain security, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
  5. To respond to support requests and feedback.

We do not use sleep records or routine data for ad targeting or sell them to third parties.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share personal information except with your explicit consent, with necessary service providers under data-processing safeguards, or where required by applicable law, valid legal process, regulators, or competent authorities.

We do not transfer personal information to another organization except with your consent or as part of a merger, acquisition, or similar event where the successor must continue to honor this policy or obtain renewed consent.

6. Device Permissions

PermissionPurposeRequired
NotificationsBedtime, wake, and medal notificationsNo
iOS Screen Time / FamilyActivityPickerAllowlist and distraction blocking during focusNo
Android notification / usage accessDetect and block distracting apps during focusNo
Background audioWhite noise and breathing guidanceNo
Local storageSave routine records, outfits, and settingsYes
NetworkDownload content, assets, and updatesYes

7. Third-Party SDKs and Services

NamePurposeData Type
Apple App Store / Google PlayDistribution, subscriptions, in-app purchasesHandled by platform policies
APNS / Firebase Cloud MessagingPush notificationsDevice token and notification content
Crash and performance toolsStability analysisDevice model, system version, crash logs
Anonymous analyticsAggregated feature usageDe-identified events, not sleep data

8. Storage and Transfer

Sleep Duck is local-first: core routine records, outfits, and settings are stored on your device by default. Network transfer occurs only when needed for sync, downloads, subscriptions, feedback, or similar features, using HTTPS/TLS where applicable.

9. Retention and Deletion

  • Routine and settings data: stored locally and removable in the app.
  • Feedback records: retained for up to 12 months after processing.
  • Crash and technical logs: retained for up to 90 days, then deleted or aggregated.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may access, copy, correct, delete, or restrict certain personal information; withdraw permissions through system settings; delete local data; or request account deletion if an account feature is available. We aim to respond within 15 business days.

11. Children

Sleep Duck is intended for users aged 13 or above, or the minimum age allowed by applicable local law. Minors should use the app with guardian guidance and consent. If we learn that we collected a minor's information without required consent, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible.

12. Cross-Region Transfer

Where necessary for operation, platform services, push notifications, subscriptions, or support, information may be processed across regions. We will follow applicable requirements and use appropriate safeguards.

14. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Updated versions become effective when published in the app or on the website. For material changes, we will provide prominent notice where required.

15. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints, contact sleepduck@126.com. We aim to respond within 15 business days.

Bedtime reminderIf you made it this far, the duck respects your diligence. Please sleep soon.