Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account information: name, email address, authentication method (Apple Sign In, Google Sign In, or email)
- Profile information: gender, avatar selection, and age
- Habit data: habit names, descriptions, completion records, session history, and related configurations
- Onboarding responses: motivations for reducing phone usage, estimated daily screen time
- Social data: friend connections, email addresses for friend requests, block lists
- Support communications: messages sent via email or other channels
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device information: device model, OS version, unique device identifiers
- Usage data: app interaction data, feature usage patterns, crash reports (Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics)
- Approximate location: country/region from IP address (RevenueCat, for tax/currency). No precise location.
- Screen Time data: accessed via Apple DeviceActivity framework. Processed on-device only — not transmitted to servers.
1.3 Information from Third-Party Services
If you sign in using Apple or Google, we receive basic profile information (name and email). Apple’s Hide My Email provides a relay address.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Create and manage your account; provide habit-tracking and screen time management services
- Personalize your experience (avatar, onboarding flow)
- Enable social features (friend connections, shared progress)
- Process subscription payments (RevenueCat, Apple In-App Purchase)
- Analyze usage patterns, diagnose issues, improve the App (Firebase, Crashlytics)
- Measure marketing campaign effectiveness (Adjust)
- Communicate about account, support requests, or updates
- Enforce Terms & Conditions; protect against fraud or misuse
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3.1 Service Providers
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Auth, database, analytics, crash reporting | Account data, usage analytics, crash logs |
| RevenueCat | Subscription management | User ID, purchase receipts, approximate location (country) |
| Adjust | Attribution & marketing analytics | Device identifiers, install/event data |
| Apple (Screen Time) | Device usage management | On-device only; not transmitted |
3.2 Social Features
Display name and email shared with connected friends. You control connections and can block/remove friends.
3.3 Legal Requirements
Disclosure if required by law, valid legal process, or to protect rights/property/safety.
3.4 Business Transfers
Information may transfer in mergers/acquisitions. Notification provided before new privacy policy applies.
4. Screen Time and Device Activity Data
- Authorization: explicit iOS permission required, revocable anytime via device settings
- On-device processing: all Screen Time data stays on your device — never transmitted to our servers
- What we store: only habit session configurations and completion status, not underlying device usage data
- Apple’s restrictions: opaque tokens for app identification — neither we nor third parties can determine specific apps
5. Data Retention
- Active account data: retained while account is active
- Upon deletion: permanently removed, except limited info below
- Post-deletion: email, name, subscription status, account IDs retained up to 2 years (recovery/billing)
- Analytics/crash data: aggregated and anonymized; not linked after deletion
6. Data Security
- TLS/SSL encryption in transit
- Firebase cloud infrastructure (SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001 certified)
- Authentication via Apple/Google with industry-standard protocols
- On-device processing of sensitive Screen Time data
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
The App is for users aged 13+. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Contact hello@herehabits.com to report concerns.
8. Your Rights and Choices
- Access: request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: request correction of inaccurate/incomplete info
- Deletion: delete account in App Settings or contact us
- Data portability: request data in structured format
- Opt-out analytics: adjust iOS privacy settings
- Withdraw consent: anytime
Email hello@herehabits.com. Response within 30 days.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
Rights: know, delete, opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information), non-discrimination.
10. EEA and UK (GDPR)
Legal bases: contract performance, legitimate interests, consent. Right to lodge complaint with local DPA. US data transfers with appropriate safeguards.
11. Third-Party Links
The App may link to third-party services not operated by us. Review their privacy policies independently.
12. Changes to This Policy
Updates posted in the App or at herehabits.com/privacy. Effective Date updated. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
Here Habits, LLC 131 Continental Dr Suite 305 Newark, DE 19713, United States hello@herehabits.com herehabits.com