Privacy Policy | Quit531 5-3-1 Method

Last Updated: July 13, 2026

At Quit531, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

When you register for an account on Quit531, we collect:

• Email address — used for account identification and communication
• Password — stored in encrypted (hashed) format; we never see your plain-text password
• Timezone — to calculate your daily check-in deadlines and grace periods accurately
• Quit smoking progress — challenge history, daily check-ins, phase progress, and health tracking data
• Payment information — processed entirely by PayPal; we do not store credit card or banking details on our servers

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain the full Quit531 5-3-1 program service
• Track your smoke-free progress and generate personalized health and savings reports
• Send daily motivational reminders during active challenge phases
• Process secure payments for membership subscriptions and paid phase makeup restorations
• Communicate important account updates, policy changes, and service announcements

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

3. Cookies

We use only essential functional cookies for login authentication, session persistence, and cookie consent memory. No tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies are used on this platform. By using our site, you agree to this limited cookie usage.

4. Data Retention

Your account data is retained as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, we deactivate your profile and retain your data for a 30-day recovery window. After 30 days, all personal data is permanently deleted. You may request immediate full data deletion by contacting our support team.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification — Correct any inaccurate profile or progress data
• Right to Erasure — Request full deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restriction of Processing — Pause non-essential data processing
• Right to Object — Object to specific data processing activities
• Right to Data Portability — Receive your data in a structured, exportable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@quit531.com.

6. Third-Party Services

We only use PayPal for secure payment processing. All payment handling is governed by PayPal's Privacy Policy. No third-party tracking, analytics, or advertising tools are embedded on the Quit531 platform.

7. Security

We implement SSL encryption, password hashing, secure server infrastructure, and access control mechanisms to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or leakage.

8. Policy Updates & Contact

We may update this policy periodically to reflect platform updates or legal requirements. Major changes will be announced via website notice or email.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@quit531.com.