Privacy Policy for Habit Snail

Effective Date: August 7, 2025

Introduction

Habit Snail ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Habit Snail mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Habit Snail does not collect any personal information that identifies you individually. We do not require registration, accounts, or any personal details to use the app.

Habit and Progress Data

The app collects and stores:

  • Habit names and descriptions you create
  • Completion status and progress tracking
  • Habit categories and custom settings (emojis, motivational messages)
  • Usage statistics for your habits (streaks, completion rates)
  • App preferences (theme settings, notification preferences)

Device Information

We may collect basic device information including:

  • Device model and operating system version
  • App version and crash reports (through Expo development tools)
  • General usage analytics to improve app performance

How We Store Your Data

Local Storage

All your habit and progress data is stored locally on your device using secure device storage (AsyncStorage). This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to export it.

No Cloud Storage

We do not store your data on external servers or in the cloud. Your habit tracking information remains private and under your control.

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transmit your personal data to any third parties. Your habit tracking information is completely private and stays on your device.

Third-Party Services

Expo Platform

This app is built using Expo, which may collect anonymous usage analytics and crash reports to help improve the development platform. This data does not include your habit information.

App Stores

When you download the app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store, those platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Permissions

The app requests the following permissions:

iOS

  • Document Access: To export/import habit data backup files
  • Photo Library Access: To save backup files to your photos (optional)

Android

  • Storage Access: To read/write backup files to device storage

Notifications (Optional)

  • Push Notifications: To send you habit reminders if you enable them
  • All notifications are processed locally on your device

Data Export and Deletion

Your Control

  • You can export all your data at any time through the app's backup feature
  • You can delete individual habits or clear all data through the app settings
  • Uninstalling the app will permanently delete all your habit data from your device

No Account Recovery

Since we don't store your data externally, we cannot recover your habit information if you lose access to your device or uninstall the app without creating a backup.

Children's Privacy

This app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app is suitable for all ages and does not require any personal information to function.

Changes to This 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 and updating the "Effective Date" above.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Feedback Form

App Store: Leave a review on the App Store or Google Play Store

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data stored locally on your device. However, please remember that no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your information:

  • Access: View all your habit data within the app
  • Modify: Edit or update any habit information
  • Delete: Remove individual habits or all data
  • Export: Create backups of your data
  • Control: Decide what data to keep or remove

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to your privacy and our practice of keeping all your habit tracking data local and secure on your device.