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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 16, 2025

At Help Me Breathe ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website helpme-breathe.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We do not require any registration or personal information to use our breathing exercises. However, we may collect information when you:

  • Contact us via email
  • Support us through Patreon or other donation platforms
  • Subscribe to any newsletters or updates (if offered)

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through:

Analytics

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (country/city level)

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences (sound settings, selected breathing technique)
  • Analyze site usage through Google Analytics
  • Serve advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Improve your user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our breathing exercise service
  • Improve and optimize our website
  • Understand how users interact with our content
  • Display relevant advertisements (unless you're a Patreon supporter)
  • Respond to your inquiries or support requests
  • Send updates about new features (only if you've opted in)

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visits. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.2 Google AdSense

We display ads through Google AdSense to support our free service. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

3.3 Patreon

If you support us on Patreon, your payment and account information is handled directly by Patreon according to their privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Object to our processing of your information
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

8. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:

  • Email: [your-email@example.com]
  • Website: helpme-breathe.com

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your information is legitimate interests (improving our service) and consent (for analytics and advertising).