Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Habit Buddy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

Account Information

• Email address
• Username
• Profile picture
• Timezone

Habit Data

• Habit titles and descriptions
• Check-ins and completion records
• Streaks and progress data
• Photos attached to check-ins

Social Data

• Friend connections
• Comments and likes
• Shared habit invitations

Technical Data

• Push notification tokens
• Device type and operating system
• App version

Subscription Data

• Subscription status (free or premium)
• RevenueCat customer ID (anonymized identifier)

Feedback Data

• Feedback text you submit
• Screenshots attached to feedback
• Support email correspondence

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Habit Buddy service
• Enable social features like habit sharing and challenges
• Send notifications about your habits and friend activity
• Process and manage your subscription
• Improve and optimize our app
• Communicate with you about updates and support

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Your habit information is only shared with friends you explicitly invite or accept. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to provide and improve Habit Buddy. Each service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data:

6. Image Storage

Images you upload are stored securely in cloud storage (Supabase). We store the following types of images:

• Profile pictures: Compressed to 400x400 pixels for optimal performance
• Check-in photos: Visible only to participants of the shared habit
• Feedback screenshots: Accessible only to our support team to help resolve your issues

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Request a copy of your data by emailing support@habitbuddy.co
• Opt out of marketing communications

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

Habit Buddy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or by email.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at support@habitbuddy.co