Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

HabitSwipe.app (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a mobile application that allows users to share pictures privately with their close friends. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you use our app (“HabitSwipe” or the “App”).

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your email address, phone number, username, and profile picture.
  • User Content: Photos and images you upload or share through the App, including any metadata associated with them (such as timestamps).
  • Contacts and Friends: To enable private sharing with close friends, we may access your device’s contacts (with your permission) to help you find and add friends. We do not store your full contacts list on our servers unless necessary for app functionality.
  • Communications: If you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • Device and Usage Data: Information about your device (e.g., device type, operating system, unique device identifiers), IP address, app usage patterns (e.g., features used, time spent in the app), and crash reports.
  • Location Data: If you enable location features, we may collect approximate or precise location information associated with shared photos (only if you choose to include it).
  • Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics tools to understand how the App is used, which may collect anonymized data about your interactions.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, racial or ethnic origin) unless you voluntarily include it in shared photos.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve the App’s core features, such as enabling private photo sharing with your approved friends.
  • Facilitate friend connections and notifications.
  • Maintain and secure the App (e.g., detect fraud or abuse).
  • Analyze usage to improve functionality and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.
  • Communicate with you about updates, support, or account-related matters.

Photos you share are visible only to your approved close friends within the App. They are not public, and we do not use your shared photos for advertising or other unrelated purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Your Friends: Photos and content you choose to share are visible to the close friends you approve in the App.
  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help operate the App (e.g., cloud storage providers for hosting photos, analytics services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We use secure cloud services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, or similar) to store photos, ensuring they are encrypted in transit and at rest.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. Shared photos are stored until you delete them or your account. Inactive accounts may have data deleted after a reasonable period (e.g., 2 years).

You can delete individual photos or your entire account at any time, which will remove your content from our servers (subject to backups for a limited time).

6. Your Choices and Rights

  • Access and Delete: You can access, correct, or delete your information through App settings. Request account deletion in the App.
  • Permissions: You control device permissions (e.g., camera, contacts, location) via your device settings.
  • Opt-Out: For marketing communications (if any), follow unsubscribe instructions.
  • Privacy Rights: Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR in Europe, CCPA in California), you may have rights to access, delete, or opt-out of certain data processing. Contact us at [insert email, e.g., habitswipe@gmail.com] to exercise these rights.

We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain regions). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence (e.g., the United States). We use appropriate safeguards for such transfers as required by law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the App or email. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

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

HabitSwipe
Email: habitswipe@gmail.com

Thank you for using HabitSwipe! We value your trust and are dedicated to protecting your privacy.

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