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Privacy Policy for RankedSleep

Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Contact: support@rankedsleep.app

Introduction

RankedSleep (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. RankedSleep is a sleep-tracking and wellness app that helps you understand, improve, and compare your sleep health.

Information We Collect

Apple ID: Used for secure authentication via “Sign in with Apple”
Email Address: Optional; only if you choose to share it with us through Apple Sign-In
User Identifier: Anonymous Apple user token for authentication
Usage: Authentication data is used solely to identify your account and secure your data

Health Data from Apple Health

Sleep Data: Sleep duration, bedtime, wake time, sleep stages (deep, REM, core)
Heart Data: Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
Respiratory Data: Respiratory rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂)
Usage: Health data is used to calculate your daily Sleep Score and track sleep patterns
Storage: Health data is synced to our secure backend for score calculation and historical tracking

User-Generated Content

Username: Optional display name for social features
Profile Information: Basic profile data you choose to share
Sleep Scores: Daily Sleep Score calculated from your health data
Friend Connections: Your friend list and social connections within the app

Anonymous Usage Data

App Performance: Crash reports and performance metrics (anonymous)
Feature Usage: Which app features you use most (no personal health details)
Interaction Patterns: General app navigation trends to improve user experience

What We DON’T Collect

Raw Health Data Sharing: Your raw health metrics (HRV, RHR, SpO₂, etc.) are NEVER shared with friends or other users
Location Data: We don’t track or use your location
Third-Party Tracking: No advertising trackers or analytics that identify you personally
Browsing History: No tracking of activities outside the app

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

Sleep Score Calculation: Analyze your health data to compute a personalized daily Sleep Score (0-100)
Sleep Insights: Provide actionable insights about your sleep quality, consistency, and patterns
Sleep Debt Tracking: Calculate rolling sleep debt to help you understand recovery needs
Trend Analysis: Show historical trends and progress over time (7-day, 30-day, 90-day views)
Social Features: Enable friendly competition through leaderboards and friend comparisons

Data Processing

Score Computation: Health data is processed to calculate sleep scores using our proprietary algorithm
Baseline Calculation: Rolling 14-day baselines for HRV and RHR (requires 7+ valid nights)
Historical Storage: Your sleep scores and summaries are stored for trend analysis
Anonymous Analytics: Usage patterns analyzed anonymously to improve the app

Friend Visibility: Friends can only see your Sleep Score and username
Health Data Protection: Raw health metrics remain completely private
Opt-Out: You can control your leaderboard visibility in Settings
Friend Requests: All social connections require mutual approval

Third-Party Services

Apple Services

Sign in with Apple: Secure authentication without sharing personal information
Apple Health: Reading sleep and wellness data with your explicit permission
Privacy: Subject to Apple’s privacy policy and your device settings
Data Control: You control all Health app permissions through iOS Settings

Supabase (Backend Services)

Purpose: Secure database and backend infrastructure for app functionality
Data Stored: User accounts, sleep scores, friend connections, and app preferences
Security: Enterprise-grade security with encrypted data transmission and storage
Location: Data hosted on secure cloud infrastructure
Compliance: SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure

Cloud Hosting

Purpose: App backend and API services
Data: Account data, calculated sleep scores, and social graph
Security: Industry-standard encryption (TLS 1.3), access controls, and regular security audits
No Raw Health Data Storage: Raw health metrics are processed and stored as computed scores only

Data Security

Protection Measures

End-to-End Encryption: All data transmission encrypted using TLS 1.3
Secure Storage: Backend data encrypted at rest with AES-256
Access Controls: Strict role-based access controls on all systems
Health Data Processing: Health data processed securely and stored as aggregated scores
Regular Audits: Security practices regularly reviewed and updated
Apple Guidelines: Compliant with Apple’s Health data privacy requirements

Data Retention

Account Data: Retained while your account is active
Sleep Scores: Historical scores retained to provide trend analysis
Health Data: Processed in real-time; only aggregated scores stored permanently
Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage data retained for app improvement
Deleted Accounts: All associated data deleted within 30 days of account deletion

Your Rights and Choices

Apple Health Permissions

Full Control: Manage all Health app permissions in iOS Settings
Granular Permissions: Enable/disable specific health data categories
Revoke Access: Settings → Health → Data Access & Devices → RankedSleep → Turn Off All
Limited Functionality: App calculates simplified scores with reduced data access

Account Management

Account Deletion: Request account deletion via support@rankedsleep.app
Data Export: Request a copy of your data
Privacy Settings: Control leaderboard visibility and social features
Friend Management: Add or remove friends at any time

Leaderboard Opt-Out: Hide yourself from leaderboards in Settings
Friend Requests: Accept or decline friend requests
Privacy First: Only Sleep Scores visible to friends, never raw health data
Remove Friends: Disconnect from friends at any time

Data Access and Portability

View Your Data: Access your sleep scores and history within the app
Export Data: Request data export by emailing support@rankedsleep.app
Deletion Request: Request complete account and data deletion
Response Time: We respond to data requests within 7 business days

Missing Data Handling

Privacy-First Algorithm

No Penalties: Missing health metrics never penalize your Sleep Score
Dynamic Weighting: Score algorithm adapts to available data
Device Agnostic: Works with iPhone-only users (no Apple Watch required for basic scoring)
Transparency: App shows which metrics are available and which are missing

Children’s Privacy

Age Requirements

Minimum Age: Users must be 13 years or older
Parental Consent: Users under 18 should have parental consent
No Targeted Collection: We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 13
COPPA Compliance: If we learn a user is under 13, we will delete their account

International Users

Data Transfer

Global Access: App available internationally
Data Hosting: Data stored on secure cloud infrastructure
Local Laws: Users subject to local privacy laws and regulations
GDPR Compliance: European users have additional rights under GDPR

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request account and data deletion
Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to data processing for specific purposes

Policy Updates

Notification

App Updates: Privacy policy updates noted in app release notes
Email Notification: Significant changes communicated via email (if provided)
Effective Date: Updates take effect upon posting
Review Encouraged: We encourage periodic review of this policy

Changes

Minor Updates: Clarifications or technical updates may occur without notice
Major Changes: Significant changes communicated through in-app notifications
Continued Use: Using the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Version History: Previous versions available upon request

Contact Information

Email: support@rankedsleep.app
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 1-2 business days

For Privacy Requests:

Account deletion
Data export
Privacy questions or concerns
GDPR or CCPA requests

Legal Information

Jurisdiction

Applicable Law: This policy governed by applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA guidelines for health data
International Use: App available internationally; users subject to local laws
Dispute Resolution: Privacy disputes resolved through direct communication

Compliance

Apple Guidelines: Complies with Apple App Store privacy requirements and Health data policies
Health Data: Follows Apple’s strict Health data privacy and security guidelines
Industry Standards: Adheres to industry best practices for health data protection
Regular Review: Policy reviewed regularly for compliance and accuracy

Health Data Special Protections

HIPAA Considerations: While RankedSleep is not a covered entity under HIPAA, we follow similar privacy principles for health data
Apple Health Framework: Complies with Apple’s Health data privacy requirements
User Control: You maintain full control over health data through iOS settings
No Sale of Data: We will never sell your health data to third parties

With Friends: Only your Sleep Score and username (never raw health data)
With Apple: Authentication tokens only (via Sign in with Apple)
With Service Providers: Encrypted data with Supabase for app functionality

No Sale: We never sell your personal or health data
No Advertising: No sharing with advertisers or marketing companies
No Raw Health Data: Heart rate, HRV, SpO₂, and other raw metrics never shared
No Third-Party Analytics: No sharing with third-party analytics that identify you

Thank you for using RankedSleep! 😴✨

We’re committed to helping you improve your sleep while protecting your privacy. Your health data is personal, and we treat it with the respect and security it deserves.

Questions? Email us at support@rankedsleep.app