Introduction
Habit Tracker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and basic profile information through Firebase Authentication.
- Challenge Participation: Information related to your participation in challenges, including aggregate progress data (current streak, completed days, last completion date).
Data Stored in Your Private iCloud Container
- Personal Habit Data: Your habit names, descriptions, completion records, and progress information are stored locally on your device and synced via your personal iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit service.
- All Personal Tracking Data: This includes daily completions, habit configurations, and personal analytics.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, including features accessed and time spent in the app.
- Device Information: Basic device information necessary for app functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Habit Tracker service
- Sync your data across your devices using iCloud
- Enable challenge features and social interactions
- Improve our app and develop new features
- Provide customer support
Data Storage and Synchronization
What We Store on Our Servers (Firebase)
- Account Information: Email address and authentication data
- Challenge Data: Only aggregate challenge participation data (current streak, completed days, last completion date)
- Anonymous Usage Analytics: To improve app performance
What Stays in Your Private iCloud Container
- All Personal Habit Data: Habit names, descriptions, daily completions, progress tracking
- Personal Analytics: Your individual habit statistics and insights
- Habit Configurations: Reminder settings, colors, icons, and other personal preferences
- Complete Privacy: We have no access to any of your personal habit data stored in CloudKit
Data Sharing
Personal Habit Data
- Never shared: Your personal habit data, completion records, and progress are never shared with third parties
- Private to you: Only accessible through your own iCloud account across your devices
Challenge Data
- Aggregate data only: When you join a challenge, only aggregate progress data (current streak, completed days, last completion date) is shared with other challenge participants
- No personal details: Your individual habit names, descriptions, or specific completion details are never shared in challenges
- Opt-in basis: Challenge participation is entirely optional
Third-Party Services
We may share information with:
- Apple: For iCloud synchronization services
- Firebase/Google: For authentication and challenge features
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication through Firebase
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of challenge participation
- Contact us with privacy concerns
Children's Privacy
Habit Tracker is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
If you are using Habit Tracker from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: spphabittracker@gmail.com
- Through the app's support section
Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
By using Habit Tracker, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.