Introduction
HabitNotch ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the HabitNotch mobile application (the "App").
What Personal Information we collect
Information You Provide
- Habit Data: Habit names, descriptions, completion timestamps, scheduled days, and reminder preferences
- Account Information (Optional): Email address and password when you choose to create an account
- User Preferences: App settings and theme preferences
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous app usage data including feature interactions, screen views, and app performance metrics collected via Firebase Analytics
- Device Information: Operating system version, device type, and app version for troubleshooting and compatibility purposes
- Authentication Data: Anonymous user identifiers when using the app without an account
What we do with the Personal Information we collect
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the habit tracking functionality
- Sync your data across devices (for authenticated users)
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Send habit reminders (if enabled)
- Analyze app usage patterns to enhance features (using anonymized data)
When we Disclose Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We share data with the third-party services listed below (Firebase, RevenueCat, Apple) to provide app functionality. We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights.
How we use cookies and collect information using technology
Local Storage
- Your habit data is stored locally on your device using secure AsyncStorage
- Works offline without requiring internet connection
Cloud Storage (Optional)
- When you create an account, your data is backed up to Firebase Firestore
- All data transmitted to our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
- We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access
Analytics Data Collected
- Screen views and navigation patterns
- Feature usage and interaction events
- App performance metrics
- Habit names, streak counts, and completion statistics
- Award achievements and progress
- Onboarding completion time
- Authentication events and upgrade triggers
- User properties including total habits, max streak, days active, and user type (anonymous/authenticated)
- User ID (both anonymous and authenticated users)
Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmitted to our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
We may Transfer Personal Information to Other Countries
Your data may be stored and processed in servers located in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.
Links to other websites
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Firebase (Google)
- Purpose: Authentication, cloud storage, and analytics
- Data Collected: Email address (if account created), user ID, habit names, habit statistics (streaks, completion counts), award information, authentication method, user behavior metrics
- Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
RevenueCat
- Purpose: In-app purchase processing and subscription management
- Data Collected: User ID, purchase history, subscription status, package identifiers, product identifiers
- Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
Apple App Store
- Purpose: Payment processing for subscriptions
- Data Collected: Payment information (processed by Apple)
- Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
Your Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and all associated data by contacting us
- Opt out of analytics (through device settings)
- Use the app anonymously without creating an account
Anonymous Usage
You can use HabitNotch without creating an account:
- Your habit data stays exclusively on your device (unless you later create an account)
- Anonymous user IDs, habit names, and usage statistics are collected for analytics
- No email address or personal account information is required
Push Notifications
If you enable habit reminders:
- Notifications are processed locally on your device
- We do not store or access notification content
- You can disable notifications at any time in device settings
Accessing and Correcting your Personal Information
You can access and update your personal information through the app settings. For additional assistance or to request data deletion, contact us at the email below.
Children
HabitNotch does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Data Deletion Requests
To delete your account and all associated data, contact us at the email above. We will process your deletion request within 30 days.
Data Retention
- Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete the app or clear app data
- Cloud Data: Retained while your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: All associated data is permanently deleted within 30 days
Subscription Data
For Pro subscribers:
- Purchase history is managed by Apple and RevenueCat
- We store subscription status, package identifiers, and product identifiers in analytics
- Payment information is processed by Apple
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the app, updating the "Last Updated" date, and providing in-app notifications for material changes. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Legal Compliance
GDPR (European Economic Area)
For users in the European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing your information includes:
- Consent: When you create an account or enable optional features
- Contract Performance: To provide the habit tracking service
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our app and provide customer support
CCPA (California Privacy Rights)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data)
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email above.