Privacy Policy

At HabitTracker, we take privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our habit tracking service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Password (encrypted)
• Company name (optional)

1.2 Habit Tracking Data

When you use HabitTracker, we collect:

• Habit information: Habit names, types (positive/negative), and custom settings
• Tracking logs: Daily check-ins and habit completion records
• Streak data: Your current and longest habit streaks
• Statistics: Aggregated data about your habit performance
• Session data: Login times and session information for security

1.3 Privacy-First Approach

We explicitly DO NOT:

• Share your habit data with any third parties
• Use your data for advertising or marketing purposes
• Track you across other websites or services
• Sell your personal information

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Account Data

Your account information is used to:

• Provide and maintain your HabitTracker account
• Send you service-related communications
• Provide customer support
• Send important updates about the service
• Secure your account and prevent fraud

2.2 Habit Tracking Data

Your habit tracking data is used solely to:

• Display your habit dashboard and progress
• Calculate your streaks and statistics
• Provide insights about your habit patterns
• Generate progress charts and visualizations

We never sell, share, or use your habit data for any purpose other than providing the service to you.

3. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Secure servers: Data is stored on secure servers in the EU
• Access controls: Strict access controls and authentication measures
• Regular backups: Automated backups with encryption
• Security audits: Regular security assessments and updates

Data Retention

Your habit data is stored indefinitely while your account is active. You can export or delete your data at any time from your account settings. Upon account deletion, all your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies only in your HabitTracker dashboard for:

• Session management (keeping you logged in)
• CSRF protection and security
• User preferences (theme settings, etc.)

These cookies are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled. We do not use any tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services:

• Email delivery: Email service provider for transactional emails (password resets, notifications)
• Cloud hosting: Secure hosting providers for data storage

All third-party services are carefully vetted and GDPR-compliant. We do not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to certain types of processing
• Restrict: Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@habittracker.com or use our contact form.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data is stored and processed in the European Union. If you're accessing our service from outside the EU, your information will be transferred to and processed in the EU under GDPR protection.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice in your dashboard. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@habittracker.com
• Contact Form: /contact