Privacy Policy - HabitDaily

Introduction

Welcome to HabitDaily. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information while using our app. We are committed to safeguarding your data and ensuring transparency about how your information is handled.

Data Storage & Sync via iCloud

HabitDaily uses Apple's iCloud and SwiftData to store and sync your habit tracking data across your devices.

What We Store:

Habit data: Habit names, icons, colors, categories, frequencies, notes
Check-in data: Completion dates, skip reasons, status (completed/skipped/missed)
Reminders: Notification preferences, custom messages, notification times
App settings: Theme preferences, color palettes, onboarding status

How It's Stored:

All data is stored locally on your device using SwiftData
Data is automatically synced to your personal iCloud account if you have iCloud enabled
We do not have access to your iCloud data - it's encrypted and stored in your Apple account
You maintain full control over your data through your iCloud settings

      🔒 Privacy Note: Your habit data never leaves Apple's ecosystem. We cannot see, access, or retrieve your personal habit information.
    

Data Deletion:

You can delete all your data by deleting the app
To remove data from iCloud: Go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Manage Storage → HabitDaily → Delete Documents & Data

Subscription & Purchase Management via StoreKit

HabitDaily uses Apple's StoreKit 2 to provide premium subscriptions, ensuring a secure and privacy-focused experience.

What Apple Collects:

Purchase transaction details (handled entirely by Apple)
Subscription status and renewal information
All payment information is processed by Apple - we never see your credit card details

What We Store Locally:

Premium status: A simple boolean flag (isPremium: true/false)
Purchase date: The date you became a premium member
No personal identifiers: We don't collect or store any personal information related to purchases

How Subscriptions Work:

All subscription management happens through Apple's App Store
Purchases are validated directly with Apple's servers
We use StoreKit 2's built-in security features to verify subscriptions
No third-party payment processors are used

Analytics & Crash Reporting via Firebase

HabitDaily uses Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics to improve app quality and user experience.

What Firebase Collects:

Anonymous analytics events: App usage patterns, feature interactions, screen views
Crash reports: Technical error logs to help us fix bugs
Device information: Device model, OS version, app version (all anonymized)

      🛡️ Important Privacy Protections:
      Debug mode: Analytics and Crashlytics are completely disabled during development/testing
Production mode: Only anonymized, aggregated data is collected
No personal information: We never send names, emails, or personally identifiable data to Firebase
Opt-out: You can disable analytics by turning off "Share Analytics" in your iOS device settings

    

What We Track (Examples):

✅ Anonymous events:
- "habit_created" (category: "health", frequency: "daily")
- "premium_purchase_completed" (product_id: "monthly")
- "screen_viewed" (screen: "analytics")

❌ We NEVER track:
- Your name or email
- Your specific habit names or personal notes
- Individual check-in data
- Location data

Notifications

HabitDaily can send you local notifications to remind you about your habits.

What We Use:

Apple's UserNotifications framework for local notifications
Notifications are generated locally on your device
No remote notifications or push notification services

What's Included:

Notification time and frequency (stored locally)
Custom reminder messages (Premium feature, stored locally)
All notification data stays on your device

Your Control:

You can enable/disable notifications in the app settings
Free users: One daily reminder at 6:00 PM
Premium users: Custom reminders per habit with personalized times and messages
Manage notification permissions in iOS Settings → HabitDaily → Notifications

What We DO NOT Collect

HabitDaily is designed with privacy-first principles:

❌ No email or username - No authentication required
❌ No location tracking - We don't access your location
❌ No camera or microphone access
❌ No contact list access
❌ No advertising identifiers
❌ No data sold to third parties - Ever
❌ No user profiling or behavioral targeting

Third-Party Services

Services We Use:

Apple iCloud - For data sync (optional, controlled by you)
Apple StoreKit - For in-app purchases (required by iOS)
Firebase (Google) - For crash reporting and anonymous analytics

What We DON'T Use:

❌ No Facebook SDK
❌ No Google Ads
❌ No data brokers
❌ No cross-app tracking

Children's Privacy

HabitDaily does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. The app is designed for general audiences and does not require age verification. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us.

Data Security

All data is encrypted on your device and in iCloud
We use Apple's security frameworks (SwiftData, CloudKit)
No data is transmitted to our servers
Premium status is validated locally through StoreKit

Your Rights & Choices

You have full control over your data:

Access: View all your data directly in the app
Export: Export your habit data as CSV (Settings → Export Data)
Delete: Delete all data by removing the app or using "Delete All Data" in settings
Opt-out of Analytics: Disable in iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Analytics & Improvements

International Users

HabitDaily stores data in your iCloud account, which follows Apple's global data storage policies. Firebase data is processed according to Google's global infrastructure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected here, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. Significant changes will be communicated through the app.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: olivier.codes@gmail.com

Your Agreement

By using HabitDaily, you agree to the collection and use of information as described above.