BigTooth Privacy Policy

Introduction

BigTooth ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email Address: Required for parent account creation and authentication
• Display Name: Used to personalize the app experience
• Child Profiles: Names and ages of children (created by parents only)

Brushing Session Data

• Session Records: Date, time, and duration of brushing sessions
• Photos: Photos taken during brushing sessions are automatically converted to cartoon-style images using AI processing. Original photos are immediately deleted and never stored - only the cartoonified versions are retained for parent review
• Progress Data: Streak counts, completed sessions, and achievement progress

Device Information

• Device Identifiers: Used for device pairing and push notifications
• Push Notification Tokens: To send brushing reminders

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the BigTooth app functionality
• Send brushing reminders and notifications
• Track brushing progress and streaks
• Allow parents to review their children's brushing sessions
• Improve our app and user experience

Data Storage and Security

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

• Firebase Authentication: Secure user authentication
• Firebase Cloud Firestore: Encrypted database storage
• Firebase Cloud Storage: Secure photo storage with access controls
• HTTPS/TLS: All data transmitted using secure encryption

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and storage services
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

Parental Controls

Parents have full control over their family's data:

• Create and manage child profiles
• Review and delete brushing session photos
• Set brushing schedules and notification preferences
• Manage device pairings for children's devices
• Request deletion of all family data

Children's Privacy

BigTooth is designed for use by children under parental supervision:

• Children cannot create accounts directly - only parents can create family accounts
• Children access the app through device pairing codes created by parents
• We do not collect more information from children than is necessary for app functionality
• Parents can review all data associated with their children's profiles

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Session Data: Retained according to family settings (configurable by parents)
• Photos: Can be deleted by parents at any time; auto-deletion options available

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt out of non-essential communications

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

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