How to ask us to delete your data
Email info@budy.life with the subject “Data deletion request”.
Tell us which of these applies to you, so we can find your data:
- You signed up for early access on this website — send it from the email address you signed up with, or name that address.
- You took part in a research study — include your Prolific participant ID.
We confirm within 5 working days and complete deletion within 30 days.
Budy has no accounts
You don't create an account to use the Budy app, so there is no account to delete. What we hold, and how each part is removed, is set out below.
Data in the app stays on your phone
The name and gender you enter during onboarding, your evening-window preference, your custom actions, and your streak and win counts are stored only on your device. They are never uploaded to us.
Deleting the app deletes this data immediately. You don't need to contact us, and we could not delete it for you even if you asked — we don't have it.
Usage analytics are anonymous
The app sends anonymous usage events (screens opened, flows completed, app version) to our analytics provider, on servers in the EU. These events carry a random identifier generated on your device. They contain no name, email address, or advertising identifier.
Because of that, we have no way to tell which events are yours — which also means we cannot single them out to delete on request. Deleting the app stops any further events being sent, and events are deleted automatically within 12 months of collection.
There is one historical exception. Until July 2026, participants in our research study could enter a Prolific participant ID during setup, and events recorded while the study ran carry that ID. The app no longer collects it, and it is erased from your phone the next time you open Budy. If you took part, send us your Prolific ID and we will delete those events.
What we can delete on request
- Your early-access email address and any answers you gave when signing up on this website.
- Research study data, if you took part in one: your diary responses, the app events tagged with your Prolific participant ID, and your interview recording if you opted into an interview.
Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Where a study payment or a legal obligation requires us to keep a minimal record, we will tell you which record and why.
Your other rights
Deletion is one of several rights you have under UK GDPR. You can also access, correct, restrict, or object to our use of your data, receive a copy of it, and withdraw consent at any time. See our Privacy Policy, or email info@budy.life.
If you're unhappy with how we handle your request, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.