YOUR INFORMATION

Privacy policy

Last updated September 10, 2026 · Pre-release draft

Your quit journey is personal. Here is how Summit handles information in the app, on this website, and when you contact support.

Summit: Quit Vaping is operated by David Michael Jones. Contact support@summitquitvaping.com with questions or privacy requests. This draft describes the current app implementation and must be confirmed against the released app and its service settings before launch.

Information on your device

Summit stores your profile and quit settings, craving and lapse logs, progress, reminders, saved conversations, and coach memory locally on your device. Information you enter may include your name, optional date of birth and gender, quit date and reason, vaping habits, costs, and personal notes. Device backups may also contain app data depending on your Apple settings.

When you use the Accountability Partner

With AI sharing enabled, your message and a limited recent conversation history are sent through Summit’s coach server to OpenAI to generate a reply. The request can include your name, quit reason and date, vaping habits, craving statistics, triggers, and helpful strategies. Your messages may themselves contain sensitive information; share only what you are comfortable sending.

If conversation memory is enabled, a short summary is stored locally and included in future coach requests. Optional notes are shared when you enable that sharing. You can review, change, clear, or disable coach memory in the app’s settings. Clearing memory does not erase saved chats or information already processed by service providers.

Summit’s coach server is designed not to persist conversation text or profile contents. Requests disable stored response objects at OpenAI. This is not a promise of zero retention: OpenAI may retain content in abuse-monitoring logs for up to 30 days by default, or longer when legally required. See OpenAI’s API data controls.

Purchases and service security

Apple processes subscription payments. Summit does not receive your full payment card details. Purchase transaction information is used to verify subscription access. The coach service uses hashed identifiers and usage counters to enforce limits and prevent misuse. Hosting providers may process connection information such as IP addresses and technical logs to deliver and secure their services.

Support messages and this website

If you email support, we receive your address, message, and any attachments through Google Workspace. We use them to respond and resolve your request. This website does not include an advertising tracker, analytics integration, or contact form. Its hosting platform may process request logs and necessary security or access cookies.

Why information is used and who receives it

Information is used to provide app features and AI replies, verify purchases, keep services secure, and answer support requests. Relevant service providers include Apple for purchases and device services, OpenAI for AI processing, the coach hosting provider, Google Workspace for support email, and the website hosting platform. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or necessary to protect rights and security.

Retention and deletion

Local app data remains until removed through available app controls or by deleting the app; backups are managed separately through your Apple settings. Archiving a conversation is not deletion. Disabling AI sharing prevents future coach sharing but does not recall prior requests. Support correspondence is retained while needed to resolve requests and meet applicable obligations; contact us to request deletion. Service-provider logs and backups may have separate retention periods.

Your choices and rights

You can edit profile information, control AI and memory sharing, and manage notification permissions. Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of personal information, restrict or object to processing, and withdraw consent. Email us to make a request. We may need to verify your identity, and we cannot directly retrieve information stored only on your device. You may also contact your local data protection authority.

International processing and security

Our providers may process information in the United States or other countries. No online service or storage system can guarantee absolute security. Avoid including passwords, payment details, or unnecessary sensitive information in coach chats or support emails.

Children and changes

Summit is intended only for adults aged 18 and older. Summit does not verify age or require an age declaration in the app. People under 18 should not use Summit or submit personal information. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact support. We will update this page when our practices change and provide additional notice where required.