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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 14, 2026

At Habit Doom ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App") and website. By using the App or website, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Habit Doom is designed with privacy in mind. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the App. The App stores the following data locally on your device:

• Habit names and configurations you create
• Check-in records and completion history
• Streak data and calendar information
• App selections for locking
• Reminder and notification preferences
• App settings and configuration preferences

This data is stored exclusively on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.

1.2 Screen Time API Access

Habit Doom uses Apple's Screen Time API (Family Controls framework) to block apps you select. This access is strictly limited to:

• Blocking apps and app categories you explicitly choose
• Unlocking apps when you complete your habits
• Managing shield configurations for blocked apps

Important: Habit Doom cannot see what you browse, type, or view. We cannot access your browsing history, messages, emails, photos, or any personal content within apps. The Screen Time API only allows us to block or unblock apps — nothing more.

1.3 Analytics Data (PostHog)

We use PostHog, a product analytics platform, to understand how users interact with the App and website. PostHog collects anonymous, non-personally-identifiable event data, including:

• Feature usage patterns (e.g., which screens are visited, buttons tapped)
• App performance metrics (e.g., load times, crash-free sessions)
• General device information (e.g., device type, OS version, screen size)
• Session duration and frequency of use

PostHog does NOT collect:

• Your name, email address, or any personal identifiers
• Your habit names, check-in data, or streak information
• The names of apps you choose to lock or unlock
• Your IP address (anonymised before storage)
• Any content you create or view within the App

This analytics data is used solely to improve the App experience, identify bugs, and understand which features are most valuable to users. You may opt out of analytics collection through the App settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

• App functionality: Your locally stored data powers the core habit tracking and app locking features
• Product improvement: Anonymous analytics data helps us fix bugs, improve performance, and prioritise new features
• Aggregated insights: We may analyse anonymised, aggregated analytics data to understand usage trends

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose unrelated to improving the App.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your personal habit data is stored locally on your iOS device using Apple's standard data storage mechanisms. This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is protected by your device's built-in iOS security features (encryption, passcode, biometrics)
• Is permanently deleted when you uninstall the App

Anonymous analytics data collected by PostHog is stored on PostHog's secure infrastructure. PostHog maintains industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest. For more information, see PostHog's Privacy Policy.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal data with any third party. The only third-party service we use is:

• PostHog — for anonymous product analytics as described in Section 1.3
• Apple Screen Time API — for app blocking functionality, governed by Apple's privacy policies

We do not use advertising networks, data brokers, social media tracking pixels, or any other third-party data collection services.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use essential cookies for basic functionality. PostHog may use first-party cookies or local storage for anonymous session tracking. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or cross-site tracking technologies.

6. Children's Privacy

Habit Doom is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our App, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: All habit data is stored locally on your device and accessible through the App at any time
• Deletion: You can delete individual habits, or delete all data by uninstalling the App
• Modification: You can edit or archive habits at any time through the App
• Opt-out of analytics: You may disable anonymous analytics collection through the App settings
• Data portability: Your habit data remains on your device under your full control

For EU/EEA residents (GDPR), UK residents (UK GDPR), and California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have additional rights including the right to request information about data processing, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Since we do not collect personal data, these rights are largely satisfied by default.

8. Data Retention

Local habit data persists on your device until you delete it or uninstall the App. Anonymous analytics data is retained by PostHog for a maximum of 12 months, after which it is automatically deleted.

9. International Data Transfers

Anonymous analytics data processed by PostHog may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. PostHog implements appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also provide notice within the App. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Apple's App Store Review Guidelines and App Tracking Transparency requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — EU/EEA
• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

12. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

By using Habit Doom, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of information as described herein.