Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to WHY NOT ("we", "our", or "us"). WHY NOT is a mobile application designed to help users explore new habits, challenges, and experiences in a simple and motivating way.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use WHY NOT.
If you have any questions, you can contact us at support@joinwhynot.com.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you create an account or use the app, we may collect:
- Email address (for account creation and authentication)
- Username and profile information (such as profile photo or bio)
- Content you create in the app (including challenges, proofs, text, or images you upload)
Information Collected Automatically
When you use WHY NOT, we may automatically collect:
- Basic usage information (such as app interactions and features used)
- Device and app information necessary for functionality, security, and notifications
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the WHY NOT service
- Create and manage user accounts
- Enable app features and user-generated content
- Send important notifications related to your account or activity
- Improve app performance, reliability, and safety
- Respond to support requests
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information only in the following situations:
- With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate and improve the app (such as hosting, authentication, notifications, and error monitoring)
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of WHY NOT and its users
- In connection with a business transfer (such as a merger or acquisition)
All service providers are required to handle data securely and only for authorized purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service.
You may delete your account at any time.
Upon account deletion, your personal data will be permanently removed, except where retention is required by law.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise your rights, contact us at support@joinwhynot.com.
6. Children's Privacy
WHY NOT is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will remove it.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information using industry-standard security practices.
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of WHY NOT after changes means you accept the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@joinwhynot.com
Website: https://joinwhynot.com
