Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 3, 2026

Venus Studios ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Annece mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information to provide and improve the Service:

• Account data: email address and password (stored as a secure hash) when you register. If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your email address and a unique identifier from those providers; we do not receive your password.
• Baby profile data: name, date of birth, gender, and an optional profile photo (selected from your photo library or taken with the device camera) for each baby you add.
• Tracking data: feeding sessions (breastfeeding, pumping, formula, solid foods), sleep records, growth measurements (weight, height, head circumference), pumping bottle inventory, and food diary entries you create within the app.
• AI recipe input: when you use the "Create with AI" feature, the ingredient names you enter and your baby's age in months are sent to Google's Gemini API to generate personalized recipe suggestions. This input is processed by Google according to their terms and is not stored in a way that personally identifies you.
• Caregiver sharing data: if you invite caregivers to view a baby's data via an invite code, their account email and the relationship to your baby are stored to manage access.
• Subscription data: if you purchase Annece+ Premium, the purchase token and subscription status are processed by Google Play Billing and managed via RevenueCat. We do not store your credit card or payment details on our servers.
• Push notification token: if you grant notification permission, an anonymous device push token is stored so we can send feeding reminders and vaccination alerts you opt into.
• Device information: device model, OS version, app version, locale, and anonymous diagnostic/crash reports.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Service and your account.
• To personalize content and insights (e.g., age-appropriate food advice, growth charts, AI recipe generation).
• To process subscription purchases and verify entitlements.
• To send push notifications you opt into (feeding reminders, vaccination alerts, lullaby suggestions).
• To enable caregiver sharing when you explicitly invite another user.
• To analyze usage trends and improve the app.
• To respond to support requests sent to our contact email.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers located in Germany (Hetzner, Nuremberg). All traffic between the app and our servers uses industry-standard TLS encryption. Passwords are never stored in plain text. We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. Backups are retained for up to 30 days.

4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share the minimum data necessary with the following third-party services to operate the Service:

• Google Play Billing & RevenueCat — process and validate subscription purchases. They receive a purchase token and an anonymized user identifier.
• Google Gemini API — receives the ingredient text and baby age (in months) you submit when generating AI recipes. No account or personal identifiers are sent.
• Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In — used only if you choose to sign in with these providers; we receive an email and a stable user identifier.
• Expo Push Notification Service / FCM / APNs — used to deliver push notifications. They receive an anonymous device token.
• Resend / SMTP email provider — used to send verification codes and password reset emails to your address.

We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics (e.g., average sleep duration for babies aged 3–6 months) for research or product improvement purposes — no individual is identifiable from this data.

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Venus Studios, our users, or others.

5. Children's Privacy

Annece is designed for use by parents and caregivers (adults). We collect information about babies (name, age, feeding/sleep/growth data) solely to provide the Service to the adult account holder. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children, and the app is not directed to children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child directly, please contact us and we will delete it.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU/EEA), KVKK (Türkiye), and similar regulations, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Delete your account and all associated data. Open the Annece app, go to Settings → Account → Delete Account. All your data will be permanently removed within 30 days. You may also request deletion by emailing us at the address below.
• Export your data (contact us at the email below).
• Withdraw consent for non-essential processing (e.g., push notifications) at any time from your device settings.
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

7. Data Retention & Deletion

Active account data is kept while your account exists. When you delete your account, all personal data, baby profiles, photos, and tracking entries are permanently removed from our active systems within 30 days, and from backups within the following 30 days. Anonymized aggregate statistics may be retained indefinitely.

8. International Data Transfers

Our primary servers are in Germany. When you use third-party services such as Google Gemini, Google Sign-In, RevenueCat, or push notification providers, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries with different data protection laws. We rely on these providers' standard contractual clauses and certifications.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us at:
support@venustudios.com