Flare: Pain Tracker & Body Map — Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 26, 2026
The short version: All your pain data is stored locally on your iPhone. We do not collect, sell, or transmit your personal health information to any server. No account is required. You are in complete control.
1. Who We Are
Flare (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a mobile application for iOS that helps individuals track chronic pain. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the Flare app.
By using Flare, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have questions, contact us at akhaneva.co@gmail.com.
2. Data We Collect and Where It Lives
Flare is designed as a privacy-first, on-device application. The following describes all data used by the app:
2.1 Pain Entries (Stored on Your Device Only)
When you log pain, Flare stores the following data locally using Apple’s SwiftData framework. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly use the Export or iCloud Sync features (Pro).
Data Field
Purpose
Stored Where
Body region tapped
Identify pain location
On-device only
Pain type(s)
Describe pain quality
On-device only
Severity (1–10)
Quantify pain intensity
On-device only
Optional notes
Free-text context
On-device only
Timestamp
Time/date of entry
On-device only
2.2 Onboarding Preferences
During first launch, you select a body type (male/female silhouette for the body map) and age range. These preferences are stored locally using Apple’s @AppStorage (UserDefaults) on your device only.
2.3 Notification Preferences
If you opt in to daily reminders, we use Apple’s local notification system. No notification data is sent to external servers.
2.4 No Analytics or Tracking (Free Tier)
Flare does not use any third-party analytics SDKs (e.g., Firebase, Mixpanel, Amplitude) in the free version. We do not track your usage behavior, session length, or in-app actions.
3. Optional Features That Involve Data
3.1 iCloud Sync (Pro Feature)
If you enable iCloud Sync (a Pro feature), your pain entries are backed up and synchronized across your Apple devices using Apple’s CloudKit infrastructure. This data is governed by Apple’s Privacy Policy. We do not have access to your iCloud data.
3.2 PDF Export (Pro Feature)
The Export for Doctor feature generates a PDF file entirely on your device. You share this PDF using iOS’s standard share sheet (AirDrop, email, etc.). Flare does not transmit this PDF anywhere — all sharing is initiated by you through Apple’s system frameworks.
3.3 AI Insights (Pro Feature)
Flare Pro includes an optional AI-powered correlation feature that sends anonymized, aggregated pain statistics — weekly averages of severity, pain types, regions, and time patterns — to Anthropic’s Claude API for pattern analysis.
This feature:
- Is opt-in only — disabled by default, requires your explicit consent
- Sends only numeric aggregates — no timestamps, free-text notes, or personal identifiers
- Can be disabled at any time in Settings → AI Insights
- The third-party processor is Anthropic, PBC. Anthropic does not store or train on API inputs by default
You will be presented with an explicit consent prompt before this feature is enabled. See our verbatim disclosure: “Anonymized pain statistics (weekly averages of severity, sleep, and steps) may be processed by Anthropic’s Claude API to generate insights. No raw health data or personal identifiers are transmitted. You can disable this feature at any time in Settings.”
3.4 HealthKit Integration (Pro Feature)
Flare Pro optionally reads step count and sleep data from Apple HealthKit to show correlations with your pain patterns. HealthKit data:
- Is only read with your explicit permission via the iOS HealthKit authorization prompt
- Is used only for on-device correlation display — never stored in pain entries
- Is never transmitted to our servers or any third party
- Complies with Apple’s HealthKit guidelines (Guideline 5.1.3 — no raw HealthKit data sent to third parties)
4. Data We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information
- We do not create or require user accounts
- We do not track your location
- We do not sell your data to advertisers or data brokers
- We do not share your health data with insurance companies, employers, or healthcare providers without your explicit action
- We do not use cookies or web tracking technologies
5. Children’s Privacy
Flare supports users of all ages including those under 18, as chronic pain affects people of all ages. Users who indicate they are under 18 during onboarding are not subjected to any data collection beyond what is described in Section 2. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review this policy with their children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at akhaneva.co@gmail.com.
6. Your Rights
Since all your data is stored on your device, you have full control:
- Access: View all your pain entries within the app at any time
- Export: Use the PDF export feature to get a copy of your data
- Delete: Delete individual entries or all data from within the app settings
- Portability: Your data is yours — export it or delete the app at any time
- Withdraw consent: Disable any optional feature (notifications, AI insights, iCloud sync) at any time in Settings
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or California, you may have additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA. Because we do not collect personal data on our servers, these rights are primarily exercised directly on your device. Contact us at akhaneva.co@gmail.com for any questions.
7. Data Security
Your data is protected by iOS device security, including device passcode, Face ID / Touch ID, and Apple’s on-device encryption. We recommend keeping your iOS software up to date and enabling device lock to protect your health data.
8. Retention
Pain entries are stored on your device for as long as you use the app. Deleting the Flare app removes all locally stored data. If you use iCloud Sync, data persists in your iCloud account until you delete it there as well.
9. Third-Party Services
Service
Purpose
Data Shared
Policy
Apple App Store
App distribution
Purchase receipt (anonymous)
Apple CloudKit
iCloud Sync (optional, Pro)
Pain entries (encrypted)
Anthropic Claude API
AI Insights (optional Pro, opt-in)
Anonymized pain stat aggregates only
RevenueCat
Subscription state management (Pro)
Anonymous App Store receipt
We do not use any advertising networks, social media SDKs, or behavioral tracking libraries.
10. Changes to This Policy
11. Medical Disclaimer
Flare is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The app is intended solely for personal tracking and informational purposes. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medical decisions. Do not use Flare as a substitute for professional medical advice.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: akhaneva.co@gmail.com
- Subject line: Privacy Inquiry — Flare
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.