Privacy Policy for OurHabits

Last updated: July 29, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to OurHabits ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our OurHabits mobile application (the "App").

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Username: When you create an account, we collect your chosen username
• Avatar: Your selected emoji avatar or uploaded profile photo
• Habit Data: Information about the habits you create, track, and complete
• Progress Data: Your habit completion dates, streaks, and statistics

Usage Information

• App Usage: How you interact with the app, including features used and time spent
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• Performance Data: App crashes and performance metrics (anonymized)

Social Features Data

• Leaderboard Information: Your ranking, scores, and achievements for social features
• Friend Connections: Information about users you invite or connect with

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Provide Services: To deliver the habit tracking and social features of our app
• Personalization: To customize your experience with avatars, usernames, and preferences
• Progress Tracking: To track and display your habit completion and statistics
• Social Features: To enable leaderboards and social interactions

Secondary Uses

• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our app
• Customer Support: To respond to your questions and provide support
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• App Store: Information shared with Apple for app distribution and analytics

Social Features

• Leaderboard: Your username, avatar, and scores may be visible to other users
• Friend Invites: When you invite friends, they may see your username and avatar

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Most of your data is stored locally on your device
• Habit information, progress, and preferences are stored securely on your device

Security Measures

• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
• Your data is encrypted during transmission and storage
• We regularly review and update our security practices

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View Your Data: You can view all your stored information within the app
• Edit Information: You can update your username, avatar, and preferences
• Delete Data: You can delete individual habits or reset your account

Opt-Out Options

• You can disable social features if you prefer privacy
• You can choose not to participate in leaderboards
• You can limit data sharing in app settings

Children's Privacy

OurHabits is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand app usage and improve our service. These services collect anonymous usage data and do not identify individual users.

App Store

Our app is distributed through the Apple App Store, which may collect certain information as outlined in Apple's Privacy Policy.

International Users

If you are using OurHabits 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
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you a notification if significant changes are made

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about these rights.

European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please contact us for more information about these rights.