Our Privacy Policy

Welcome to Bloomest — your AI companion for every stage of motherhood. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our app and services. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.

By using Bloomest, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy

Last Updated on September 11, 2025

What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account or use Bloomest, we collect:

  • Account Information: First name, last name, email address, phone number, and User ID

  • Payment Information: Billing address, payment details (processed securely by Stripe and Apple), and purchase history

  • Communications: Messages and content you share while using our AI support features

Information Collected Automatically

When you use Bloomest, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Operating system, device type, language settings, and device identifiers

  • Usage Data: App opens, session duration, features used, and navigation patterns

  • Location Data: General geographic region (not precise location)

  • Analytics Data: Crash reports, diagnostics, and performance metrics

Information from Third Parties

  • Sign in with Apple: If you use Apple Sign-In, we receive your name, email (or private relay), and User ID

  • Payment Processors: Transaction confirmations from Stripe and Apple App Store

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Our Services

  • Create and manage your account

  • Deliver AI-powered emotional support through our assistant, Laurence

  • Process payments and manage subscriptions

  • Provide customer support

Improve Your Experience

  • Personalize content and recommendations

  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance features

  • Fix bugs and improve performance

  • Test new features

Communicate With You

  • Send service updates and important notifications

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Share promotional offers (you can opt out anytime)

Legal and Safety

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Detect and prevent fraud

  • Protect user safety and our rights

  • Respond to law enforcement requests when legally required

Third-Party Services We Use

Third-Party Services We Use

Bloomest integrates with trusted services to function properly:

AI and Core Infrastructure

  • OpenAI API: Powers our AI assistant, Laurence. Processes your conversations to provide emotional support.

  • Firebase (Google): Hosts our database and provides backend services

Payments

  • Stripe: Processes credit card payments and manages subscriptions

  • Apple App Store: Handles in-app purchases and subscriptions for iOS users

  • RevenueCat: Manages subscription tracking and analytics

Analytics and Performance

  • Google Analytics 4 / Firebase Analytics: Tracks app usage and helps us understand how to improve

  • App Store Connect: Provides analytics on app performance and user engagement

Privacy Management

  • iubenda: Manages consent preferences and privacy controls

Data Location: These services may process data in the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

  • Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format

  • Export your data to use elsewhere

Correction and Deletion

  • Update incorrect or outdated information

  • Request deletion of your account and associated data

Control and Restriction

  • Withdraw consent for data processing

  • Object to certain types of data processing

  • Restrict how we use your data

Lodge Complaints

  • File complaints with your data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated

To exercise these rights: Contact us at breathe@bloomest.app or use our dedicated privacy request form. We'll respond within 30 days.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information:

  • Active Accounts: As long as your account is active and for the purposes you consented to

  • After Account Deletion: We delete your data within 90 days unless we're legally required to keep it longer

  • Legal Requirements: We may retain certain data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements

  • Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymized analytics may be retained indefinitely

Data Security

We take security seriously and implement:

  • Industry-standard encryption for data in transit and at rest

  • Regular security audits and assessments

  • Strict access controls limiting who can view your data

  • Secure authentication methods

  • Regular backups with encryption

However, no system is 100% secure. If you suspect unauthorized access to your account, contact us immediately.

Age Restrictions

Bloomest is intended for adults only. You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use our services. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover we've collected data from a minor, we'll delete it promptly.

International Users

For European Union Users

If you're in the EU, your data is protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing:

  • Consent: You've given explicit permission for specific purposes

  • Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to provide our services

  • Legal Obligations: Required by law

  • Legitimate Interests: Necessary for our business operations (but not overriding your rights)

Additional EU Rights:

  • Right to be forgotten

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to automated decision-making

  • Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

Data Transfers: When we transfer your data outside the EU, we use Standard Contractual Clauses and other legal mechanisms to ensure adequate protection.

For Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in your region. If you have specific questions about how local laws apply to you, please contact us.

Cookies and Tracking

Bloomest uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Understand how you use the app

  • Improve performance and fix bugs

  • Provide personalized experiences

Types of Trackers:

  • Essential: Required for basic app functionality

  • Analytics: Help us understand usage patterns (you can opt out)

  • Marketing: Track promotional campaign effectiveness (you can opt out)

Manage Trackers: You can control tracking through your device settings or our in-app privacy controls.

Payments and Transactions

When you make purchases:

  • Payment Processing: Stripe and Apple handle your payment information securely. We never see your full credit card number.

  • What We Store: We keep records of transactions, billing addresses, and purchase history for accounting and customer service.

  • Refunds: Managed according to our Terms of Service and payment provider policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect:

  • New features or services

  • Changes in legal requirements

  • Improvements to our privacy practices

How We Notify You:

  • In-app notifications for significant changes

  • Email notifications (if we have your consent)

  • Updates posted on this page

Your Continued Use: By continuing to use Bloomest after changes take effect, you accept the updated policy. If you disagree with changes, you can delete your account.

Contact Us

Questions about privacy? We're here to help.

Email: breathe@bloomest.app
Mail: Natacha Hammond Lacroix, 1187 Bank Street, Suite #203, Ottawa, K1S 3X7, Canada

Privacy Requests: For data access, correction, or deletion requests, email us at breathe@bloomest.app with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 7 business days and resolve requests within 30 days.

Legal Definitions

Personal Data: Information that identifies or can identify you, including names, email addresses, device identifiers, and usage patterns.

Usage Data: Automatically collected information about how you use Bloomest, including timestamps, features accessed, and technical details.

Data Controller: The entity (Bloomest/Natacha Hammond Lacroix) that determines how and why your data is processed.

Data Processor: Third-party services we use that process data on our behalf (like Firebase, Stripe, OpenAI).

Cookies/Trackers: Technologies that store information on your device or track your activity across sessions.

By using Bloomest, you acknowledge that you've read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Every beginning deserves tenderness.

“Bloomest is not offering a free trial. It is offering a birth gift — one month free for every mother, everywhere. Because every beginning deserves to be held with gentleness, before asking anything in return.”
— N. Lacroix, Pediatric Natural Medicine Practitioner, Founder of Bloomest™

Every beginning deserves tenderness.

“Bloomest is not offering a free trial. It is offering a birth gift — one month free for every mother, everywhere. Because every beginning deserves to be held with gentleness, before asking anything in return.”
— N. Lacroix, Pediatric Natural Medicine Practitioner, Founder of Bloomest™

Every beginning deserves tenderness.

“Bloomest is not offering a free trial. It is offering a birth gift — one month free for every mother, everywhere. Because every beginning deserves to be held with gentleness, before asking anything in return.”
— N. Lacroix, Pediatric Natural Medicine Practitioner, Founder of Bloomest™