Privacy Policy
Rufus — Your Stoic Teacher · Last updated: 5 August 2026
This policy explains what Rufus collects, why, and what control you have. It is written to be read, not to hide behind legal language.
Who we are
Rufus is operated by [YOUR LEGAL NAME OR COMPANY], [YOUR ADDRESS]. For any privacy question, contact [YOUR SUPPORT EMAIL].
What we collect
| Information | Why we collect it |
|---|---|
| First name | To greet you on your daily card and in your email. |
| Email address (optional) | To send your daily card. Only if you provide it. |
| Country and time zone | To deliver your card at 6:00 in your local time and to adapt language. |
| Gender identity (optional) | To tailor the psychology note on your card. You may decline — "Prefer not to say" is always offered. |
| Age range | To tailor the reflection to your season of life. We collect a range, never a birth date. |
| Your goals and reasons for using the app | To personalise which reflections and guidance you receive. |
| Practice activity | Streaks, completed tasks and saved cards, so your progress persists. |
| Purchase status | To unlock Rufus Pro. Payments are processed by Google Play; we never see or store your card details. |
Where your information is stored
Your answers, streaks, saved cards and preferences are stored locally on your own device using your browser's local storage. They are not uploaded to a server unless a feature you switch on requires it.
If you provide an email address for the daily card, that address and your time zone are stored on our email delivery provider so the message can be sent to you.
What we do not do
- We do not sell your personal information.
- We do not share it with advertisers or data brokers.
- We do not show advertising in the app.
- We do not track you across other apps or websites.
- We do not collect your precise location. Country and time zone only.
Who we share it with
Only the service providers required to run the app, and only what they need:
- Google Play — processes subscription payments and tells us whether your subscription is active.
- [EMAIL PROVIDER, e.g. Resend] — delivers your daily card email.
- [HOSTING PROVIDER, e.g. Netlify] — serves the app.
We may disclose information if required by law.
Health and wellness information
Rufus is a philosophy and reflection app. It is not a medical device, and it does not diagnose, treat or provide therapy. Anything you tell us about stress or a difficult season is used only to choose which reflection to show you. If you are struggling with your mental health, please speak to a qualified professional.
Children
Rufus is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
Your rights
You can, at any time:
- See everything we hold — open the Profile tab; it shows every answer that shapes your cards.
- Delete everything — clear the app's data in your browser or device settings, or uninstall the app. Local data is erased immediately and permanently.
- Stop the emails — use the unsubscribe link in any daily email, or write to us.
- Request access, correction or deletion of anything held on our side, by writing to [YOUR SUPPORT EMAIL]. We respond within 30 days.
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection. Our lawful basis is your consent, which you may withdraw at any time. If you are in California, you have rights under the CCPA including the right to know and delete; we do not sell personal information.
How long we keep it
Local device data stays until you delete it. Email addresses are kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to remove them, after which they are deleted within 30 days.
Security
The app is served over HTTPS and data in transit is encrypted. No system is perfectly secure, but we keep the amount of personal information we hold deliberately small — most of it never leaves your device.
Changes to this policy
If we make a material change we will update the date above and, where the change is significant, notify you in the app.
Contact
[YOUR SUPPORT EMAIL]
[YOUR LEGAL NAME OR COMPANY]
[YOUR ADDRESS]