Privacy and Cookies Policy

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how A Manual of Acupuncture (“we”, “our”, or “MoA”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the “Service”). We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and to being transparent about how we handle your data.

Information We Collect

User Account Information

• User ID: We collect and store user IDs to manage your account and provide access to the Service.
• Name: We collect your first and last name for account management, communication, and marketing purposes (for those who opt in for marketing).
• Email Address: We collect your email address for account management, communication, and marketing purposes (for those who opt in for marketing).
• Device Information: We save the name and operating system of devices you use to access our Service for security purposes, specifically to limit login to the number of devices stipulated in our Terms & Conditions.

Payment Information

We use Stripe as our payment gateway to process transactions securely. We do not store confidential payment details such as credit card numbers in our database. The only payment-related data we retain are:

• Transaction ID
• Product price
• Subscription type

All sensitive payment information is securely handled and stored by Stripe, with authorization obtained directly from you through Stripe’s secure platform.

Marketing Information

For marketing purposes, we use a tool called Brevo to send promotional emails to those who opt in. We save the following information to Brevo:

• Email address
• First name
• Last name
• Subscription type

Diagnostic Information

We use a third-party tool called Sentry to track application crashes for the purpose of improving our Service.

Information We Do NOT Collect

For clarity, we do not collect:

• Health or fitness data
• Location data (precise or coarse)
• Sensitive information (such as racial or ethnic data, sexual orientation, etc.)
• Contact information from your device
• Photos, videos, or audio data
• Browsing or search history
• User-generated content (other than any notes and point groups you save)
• Purchase history or tendencies
• Product interaction data
• Advertising data
• Performance data
• Environmental scanning data
• Body or hand movement data

How We Use Your Information

Cookie Usage

We use cookies to store information related to logged-in users. When you visit our website, we will display a notification informing you about our cookie usage. These cookies help us:

• Keep you logged in between sessions
• Remember your preferences
• Provide a more personalized experience
• Maintain the security of your account

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

Other information usage

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Send you promotional emails (with your consent)
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Fix bugs and improve application performance
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our Service (such as Stripe for payment processing, Brevo for email marketing, and Sentry for crash reporting).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:

• Accessing your personal information
• Correcting inaccurate information
• Deleting your information
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Restricting or objecting to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Changes to This Privacy 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 practices, please contact us at: support@manualofacupuncture.com