Privacy Policy for HabitFueler

Introduction

HabitFueler, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application HabitFueler. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Water Intake Data:

Daily water consumption records you manually log in the App
Water intake goals and targets you set
Time and date stamps of when you log water intake

Reminder Preferences:

Notification schedules you configure
Reminder frequency settings
Preferred number of glasses during the day

Account Information (if applicable):

User preferences and app settings
Device notification permissions

Information Automatically Collected

Device Information:

Device type and model (e.g., iPhone 15, iPad Pro)
Operating system version (iOS version)
App version information
Unique device identifiers
Time zone and locale settings

Usage Data:

Features you use within the App
Time and date of your app access
App performance data and crash reports
Interaction patterns with notifications and reminders

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide App Functionality: Track your daily water intake and display your hydration progress
Send Reminders: Deliver scheduled notifications to remind you to drink water throughout the day
Personalize Experience: Customize reminder schedules based on your preferences and habits
Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features, fix bugs, and improve user experience
Future Features: Enable upcoming nutritional reminder features
Provide Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance

Data Storage and Security

        Local Storage
        All water intake data you enter is stored locally on your device
Your hydration records are NOT transmitted to our servers or any third-party servers
Your water intake information remains private and under your control on your device
Data persists until you delete the app or manually clear your records

    

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

Industry-standard encryption for data storage
Secure coding practices
Regular security assessments
iOS platform security features (Keychain, secure storage)

However, please note that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

How We Share Your Information

We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

Currently, HabitFueler does not share data with third-party services. Your water intake data remains entirely local on your device.

Apple Inc.:

Purpose: Deliver push notifications for water reminders
Information Shared: Device token for notifications only (no personal data)
Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Future Integrations

If we introduce features that require data sharing (such as Apple Health integration), we will:

Update this Privacy Policy
Request your explicit permission
Clearly explain what data is shared and why
Allow you to opt-out at any time

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Notifications and Reminders

How Notifications Work

HabitFueler uses iOS push notifications to remind you to drink water:

Local Notifications: Reminders are scheduled locally on your device
No Server Required: Notifications do not require internet connection
User Control: You can enable, disable, or customize reminders at any time
System Permissions: Managed through iOS Settings → Notifications → HabitFueler

Opting Out

You can disable notifications at any time:

In-App: Settings → Notifications → Turn off reminders
iOS Settings: Settings → Notifications → HabitFueler → Toggle off

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

Access Your Data: All your water intake data is accessible within the App
Modify Your Data: Edit or update any water intake records directly in the App
Delete Your Data: Remove individual records or clear all data within the App settings
Export Your Data: View your hydration history and statistics

Data Deletion

To permanently delete all your data:

Open HabitFueler → Settings → Clear All Data, or
Uninstall the App from your device (this removes all locally stored data)

Children's Privacy

HabitFueler is suitable for users of all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

For Parents/Guardians:

All data is stored locally on the device
No account creation or personal information is required
Notifications can be managed through iOS parental controls
If you believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the personal data we collect
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be stored on devices located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

HabitFueler stores data locally on your device. If you use the app while traveling internationally, your data remains on your device and is not transmitted to servers in other countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
Posting a notice within the App
Sending you a notification (if you have enabled notifications)

Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Future Features

Planned Nutritional Reminders

We plan to add additional nutritional reminder features in future updates, including:

Meal time reminders
Vitamin and supplement reminders
Healthy snack suggestions
Custom nutrition goals

Your Privacy:

Like water intake data, all nutritional data will be stored locally on your device
We will update this Privacy Policy before launching new features
You will have full control over which reminder types you enable

Data Retention

Water Intake Records: Retained locally on your device until you delete them or uninstall the App
App Settings: Retained locally until you reset them or uninstall the App
Notification Preferences: Retained locally until modified or App is uninstalled
No Cloud Backup: By default, your water intake data is not backed up to iCloud

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: habitfueler@gmail.com

Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

Consent

By using HabitFueler, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.