Plain-English summary: AstroPath collects your birth data (name, date, optional time and city) to generate your natal chart. We use Firebase for crash reporting, analytics and push notifications. We store your data securely and never sell it to advertisers or data brokers. In-app purchases are handled entirely by Apple or Google — we never see your payment card details.

1. Who We Are

AstroPath is developed and operated by Absolute Solutions, a software company registered in Tanzania. We are the data controller for personal data collected through the AstroPath mobile application and this website (astropath.absolutesolutions.co.tz).

When this policy says "AstroPath", "we", "our" or "us", it refers to Absolute Solutions and the AstroPath service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Account Data

When you create an AstroPath account you provide:

2.2 Birth Profile Data

To generate your natal chart, AstroPath collects the following for each birth profile you create (yours or others you save):

Birth profile data is used exclusively to calculate and store your natal chart. It is not used for advertising, profiling or sold to any third party.

2.3 Guest Profiles

If you use AstroPath without creating an account (guest mode), a temporary profile is created and associated with a random identifier on our servers. If you later register an account, your guest profile is automatically linked to your account. Guest profiles are deleted when you uninstall the app or if they remain unclaimed for more than 90 days.

2.4 Usage and Analytics Data

We use Firebase Analytics (Google) to understand how the app is used. Analytics data includes:

Analytics data is aggregated and pseudonymised. We cannot identify you individually from analytics events.

2.5 Crash and Diagnostics Data

We use Firebase Crashlytics (Google) to detect and diagnose app crashes. Crashlytics collects:

Crash data is used solely to identify and fix bugs. It is not linked to your email address or birth data.

2.6 Push Notification Tokens

If you grant notification permission, we store your FCM device token (a unique identifier for your device generated by Firebase Cloud Messaging) so we can deliver daily horoscope push notifications. A token is linked to your user account while you are logged in and is deleted from our servers when you sign out or revoke notification permission.

2.7 Subscription and Purchase Data

Premium subscriptions are processed entirely by Apple (App Store) and Google (Google Play). We receive only a subscription receipt or purchase token — a cryptographic string used to verify your subscription status. We never receive, store or process your payment card details, billing address or any other financial information.

2.8 Data Summary Table

Data Type Examples Stored On Sold to 3rd Parties?
Account credentials Email, hashed password Our servers (AWS) No
Birth profile Name, DOB, city, coordinates Our servers (AWS) No
Natal chart Planet positions, aspects Our servers (AWS) No
Analytics events Screens viewed, session data Firebase (Google) No
Crash reports Stack traces, device info Firebase (Google) No
FCM device token Push notification identifier Our servers + Firebase No
Purchase receipt Subscription token Our servers (AWS) No

3. How We Use Your Data

Purpose Data Used
Authenticate your account and maintain your session Email, hashed password, access tokens
Calculate and display your natal chart Birth date, time, city, coordinates, timezone
Generate personalised horoscopes Sun sign derived from birth data
Calculate compatibility reports between two profiles Both profiles' birth data and charts
Send daily horoscope push notifications (opt-in) FCM device token, sun sign
Verify and grant premium subscription access Apple/Google purchase receipt
Diagnose and fix app crashes Crashlytics diagnostics (pseudonymised)
Understand usage to improve the app Firebase Analytics (aggregated)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal grounds:

5. Third-Party Services

AstroPath integrates with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy that governs how they handle data passed to them.

5.1 Firebase (Google LLC)

We use Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics and Firebase Cloud Messaging. Firebase services are provided by Google and are subject to Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Apple App Store (Apple Inc.)

iOS in-app purchases and subscription management are handled by Apple. Apple's Privacy Policy is available at apple.com/legal/privacy.

5.3 Google Play (Google LLC)

Android in-app purchases and subscription management are handled by Google Play. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy above.

5.4 Geocoding Service

We use a server-side geocoding API to convert the birth city you enter into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) and a timezone identifier. Your search query (city name) is sent to the geocoding API at the time of entry. We do not send your name, birth date or any other personal information to the geocoding service.

5.5 Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Our backend servers run on AWS infrastructure hosted in the EU (eu-west-1). AWS is our cloud infrastructure provider and is subject to their Privacy Notice at aws.amazon.com/privacy.

We do not integrate with any advertising networks, data brokers, social media tracking pixels or third-party analytics platforms beyond those listed above.

6. Data Retention

Data Retention Period
Account data (email, display name) Until you delete your account
Birth profiles and natal charts Until you delete the profile or your account
Guest profiles (unclaimed) 90 days from creation, then automatically deleted
FCM device tokens Until you sign out or revoke notification permission
Access and refresh tokens Access: 15 minutes  ·  Refresh: 30 days (rolling)
Purchase receipts Duration of subscription + 2 years for financial record-keeping
Firebase Analytics Up to 14 months (Firebase default; aggregated, pseudonymised)
Crash reports 90 days (Firebase Crashlytics default)

7. Data Security

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

No system is completely secure. If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at florensk@gmail.com.

8. Your Rights

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

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at florensk@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Children's Privacy

AstroPath is intended for users aged 13 and older (or the minimum digital age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at florensk@gmail.com and we will delete that data promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Absolute Solutions is based in Tanzania. Our servers are hosted on AWS in the EU region (eu-west-1, Ireland). Firebase services are operated by Google globally. By using AstroPath, you acknowledge that your personal data may be processed outside your country of residence.

Where we transfer data to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses with our service providers).

11. Push Notifications

AstroPath can send you a daily horoscope push notification each morning. This feature is entirely opt-in:

We send only content notifications (daily horoscope). We do not send marketing emails or promotional push notifications.

12. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

AstroPath Premium subscriptions are processed by the platform store (Apple App Store or Google Play). The billing relationship is between you and Apple or Google. We receive only a cryptographic receipt or token to verify subscription status.

To cancel a subscription, manage it through:

For billing disputes, please contact Apple or Google directly. For questions about subscription status within the app, contact us at florensk@gmail.com.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes — changes that significantly affect your rights or how we use your data — we will notify you via a notice in the app or by email to the address associated with your account.

Your continued use of AstroPath after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

For privacy-related enquiries, data access requests, deletion requests or any other questions about this policy, please contact:

Absolute Solutions

AstroPath Privacy Team

Tanzania

Email: florensk@gmail.com

We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 5 business days and to fulfil data requests within 30 days.