Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Habit Huddle. 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 web application at habithuddle.com, our mobile applications, and any related services (collectively referred to as the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We will not use or share your information except as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, display name, email address, password (encrypted), timezone, and profile picture
• Habit Data: Your habits, daily goals, check-in responses, streak information, habit templates, and progress analytics
• Huddle Content: Messages, posts, replies, applause/reactions, huddle memberships, and community interactions
• Payment Information: Billing details for Pro subscriptions (processed securely through Stripe - we do not store credit card numbers)
• Support Communications: Messages you send to our support team

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, features used, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and unique device identifiers
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address for timezone detection (with your consent)
• Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies for authentication, preference cookies, and analytics cookies

2.3 Third-Party Integrations

• Third-Party Services: User IDs, usernames, avatars, and related information when you connect external accounts
• Firebase/Google Services: Push notification tokens and analytics data
• AI Services: Habit creation prompts sent to AI providers for Pro users

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain the Service, including habit tracking, huddle management, and progress analytics
• Process payments and manage Pro subscriptions
• Send you notifications about your habits, huddle activity, and important account updates
• Improve our Service through analytics and user feedback
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Generate AI-assisted habit suggestions for Pro users

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Within the Service

• Your profile information (username, display name, avatar) is visible to other users
• Your habit check-ins are publicly visible to all users of the Service
• Your huddle activity is visible to members of huddles you join
• Leaderboards and streak information are visible within your huddles and may be publicly displayed
• Featured habits may be visible to all users in the Habit Library

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

• Payment Processors: Payment processing for Pro subscriptions
• Google Firebase: Push notifications, analytics, and cloud messaging
• AI Providers: Habit creation prompts for AI assistance
• Service Providers: Email delivery, hosting, and technical infrastructure

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal process (subpoenas, court orders)
• Government investigations or regulatory requirements
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety
• Emergency situations involving imminent harm

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication for our systems
• Secure hosting infrastructure with reputable providers
• Regular data backups with encryption

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

• Account Data: Until you delete your account or request deletion
• Habit and Check-in Data: Retained for analytics and progress tracking until account deletion
• Payment Information: Retained as required by law and for subscription management
• Support Communications: Retained for 2 years for quality assurance
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in and maintain your session
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our Service to improve functionality
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. 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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through the Service or via email.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your rights, or need to contact our Data Protection Officer, please reach out to us: