Privacy Policy for Ascend
Last updated: June 2026
Introduction
Ascend is a personal growth and self-improvement application designed to help users align their actions with the person they want to become.
This Privacy Policy explains what information Ascend collects, how it is used, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Ascend stores information you enter into the application, including:
- Identities
- Actions
- Alignment data
- Reflections and notes
- Application preferences
This information is stored locally on your device unless cloud sync features are introduced in a future version.
Analytics Information
Ascend uses Firebase Analytics to understand how the application is used and to improve the user experience.
Analytics data may include:
- App usage statistics
- Feature interactions
- Session information
- Device and operating system information
This data is aggregated and is not used to personally identify you.
Crash Reports
Ascend uses Firebase Crashlytics to identify and fix application crashes and performance issues.
Crash reports may include:
- Device model
- Operating system version
- App version
- Technical crash information
This information helps improve app reliability.
Subscription Information
If you purchase Ascend Pro, subscription management is handled through Google Play and RevenueCat.
RevenueCat may process:
- Subscription status
- Purchase history
- Anonymous device identifiers
Ascend does not receive your payment card details. Payments are processed by Google Play.
How We Use Information
Information collected through Ascend is used to:
- Provide app functionality
- Maintain your progress and alignment data
- Improve the application
- Diagnose crashes and technical issues
- Manage subscriptions and premium features
Data Storage
Most user data is stored locally on your device.
Ascend does not currently operate its own backend servers for storing personal data.
Future versions may introduce optional cloud synchronization. If this occurs, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
Third Party Services
Ascend may use the following third-party services:
- Google Firebase Analytics
- Google Firebase Crashlytics
- RevenueCat
- Google Play Billing
These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Children's Privacy
Ascend is not intended for children under the age of 13.
The application does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access to your information
- Deletion of your information
- Restriction of processing
- Objection to processing
Because most data is stored locally on your device, you may remove your data at any time by uninstalling the application or clearing application storage.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above.
Contact
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: