Plopper Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 8, 2026
At Plopper, your privacy is our top priority. We understand that digestive health information is highly sensitive and personal. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal and health information when you use our poop tracking and gut health app. By accessing or using Plopper, you consent to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Personal Information:
• Account details such as name, email address, and date of birth (if provided).
• Payment information for subscription services (processed securely by third-party providers).
1.2 Usage Data:
• App activity, such as feature usage, tracking frequency, and session duration.
• Device information, including operating system, app version, and IP address.
1.3 Health and Wellness Data:
• Bowel movement logs, including frequency, consistency (Bristol Stool Scale), color, and timing.
• Digestive symptoms such as bloating, pain, gas, and discomfort levels.
• Dietary intake logs, food triggers, and meal timing.
• Hydration tracking and water intake records.
• Medication and supplement tracking related to digestive health.
• Menstrual cycle data (if applicable) to correlate with digestive patterns.
1.4 Optional Data:
• Photos of bowel movements (stored securely and privately on your device or encrypted cloud storage).
• Notes and journal entries about your digestive health.
• Community contributions (e.g., forum posts, comments) shared by you within the app.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide, personalize, and improve the app's functionality.
• Track your digestive health patterns and provide insights into your gut health.
• Generate personalized reports and trends based on your bowel movement data.
• Send reminders for logging, hydration, and medication.
• Provide AI-powered recommendations for improving digestive health.
• Communicate with you about updates, features, and support.
• Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience.
• Process payments and manage subscriptions.
• Ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Your health data is extremely sensitive, and we treat it with the highest level of confidentiality. However, we may share information in the following cases:
3.1 Service Providers:
• Trusted third parties that assist with payment processing, analytics, and app hosting.
• OpenAI: We may share anonymized and aggregated health data with OpenAI to enable our AI-powered chatbot to provide personalized gut health insights and recommendations. Individual identifying information is never shared. OpenAI processes this data in accordance with their privacy policy and data processing terms.
3.2 Healthcare Providers (With Your Consent):
• You may choose to export and share your digestive health reports with your doctor or healthcare provider.
3.3 Legal Compliance:
• When required to comply with legal obligations or protect the rights, safety, and property of Plopper, its users, or others.
3.4 Business Transfers:
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and health information, including:
• End-to-end encryption for sensitive health data.
• Secure cloud storage with restricted access.
• Regular security audits and updates.
However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
• Access and Portability: Request access to or a copy of your personal and health data.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request the deletion of your account and associated data.
• Restriction: Limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Revoke consent for specific data uses.
• Data Export: Download your health data in a portable format to share with healthcare providers.
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@plopperapp.com.
Data Retention
We retain your personal and health data for as long as necessary to provide the app's services or comply with legal obligations. Upon account deletion, we will securely delete or anonymize your data unless required by law to retain it. You may also choose to export your data before deletion.
Health Data Privacy
We understand that digestive health information is highly personal and sensitive. We are committed to:
• Never selling your health data to third parties.
• Never using your data for advertising purposes.
• Keeping your bowel movement logs and photos completely private.
• Providing you with full control over your data, including the ability to delete it at any time.
• Complying with applicable health data protection regulations, including HIPAA (where applicable) and GDPR.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Plopper uses cookies and similar technologies to:
• Understand app usage and improve functionality.
• Deliver a seamless and personalized experience.
• Remember your preferences and settings.
You can control cookie preferences through your device settings.
Third-Party Links
Our app may include links to third-party websites or services, such as educational resources about gut health. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Children's Privacy
Plopper is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant updates and encourage you to review this document regularly.