Privacy Policy for HabitSpot

Last Updated: June 8, 2024

1. Scope of Application and Update of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the HabitSpot mobile application and any related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with 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 on our app and updating the "Last Updated" date.

2. Responsible Person

The individual responsible for the collection, processing, and use of your personal data in connection with the Service is:

Yaseen Esmaeelpour
Title: Founder
Email: [email protected]

3. Contact for Privacy Concerns

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

Email: [email protected]

4. What Personal Data We Collect and Process

We collect and process the following personal data from users of the Service:

• Registration Data: Name, username, email address, and password.
• Usage Data: Information on the habits you create and track, and your progress in completing those habits.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.
• Analytics Data: Data collected through Google Analytics or similar tools regarding user behavior on the app.

5. Purposes and Legal Bases for Data Processing and Categories of Recipients

We process your personal data for the following purposes and based on the following legal bases:

• To provide the Service: We process your Registration Data and Usage Data to provide and manage the Service (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).
• To improve the Service: We use Analytics Data to understand how the Service is used and to improve user experience (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• To communicate with you: We use your email address to send you updates, respond to inquiries, and provide support (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• For security purposes: We use Technical Data to ensure the security of our Service (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist us in providing and improving our Service, such as cloud storage providers and analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR by implementing appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

7. Storage Time and Deletion

We store your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. After this period, we will delete or anonymize your data in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: You can request a copy of your personal data and information about how we process it.
• Right to rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to restrict processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
• Right to data portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to have it transferred to another controller.
• Right to object: You can object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you return to our app, to store your preferences, and to gather analytical data to improve our Service. Cookies may also be used to show you relevant ads based on your interests and interactions with our app. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

11. Further Important Information on Data Protection

If you have any concerns about our data protection practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU member state of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

For more detailed information about your rights and how we process your data, please refer to the full GDPR text available here.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at [email protected].