Privacy Policy - Ripple Habit Tracker

Overview

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

By using Ripple, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

1.3 Information from Third-Party Services

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core App Functionality

• Habit Tracking: Store and sync your habit data across devices
• Progress Analytics: Calculate streaks, completion rates, and achievements
• Gamification: Award XP points, levels, and milestone rewards
• Calendar Integration: Display habit completion history
• Reminder Notifications: Send timezone-aware daily habit reminders

2.2 Premium Subscription Services

• Free Trial Management: Track 7-day trial periods for new users
• Subscription Validation: Verify App Store purchase receipts
• Feature Access Control: Enable/disable premium features based on subscription status
• Billing Support: Assist with subscription-related inquiries

2.3 Service Improvement

• Performance Optimization: Monitor and improve app performance
• Bug Detection: Identify and resolve technical issues
• Feature Development: Analyze usage patterns for product improvements
• Security Monitoring: Detect and prevent unauthorized access

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their commercial purposes.

3.2 Limited Sharing Circumstances

4. Data Security

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

Technical Safeguards:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted data storage using AES-256 encryption
• Secure authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0)
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will investigate and contain the breach immediately, notify affected users within 72 hours when feasible, and provide clear information about what data was involved.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Account Management

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct inaccurate data
• Export your habit tracking data
• Delete your account and associated data

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

European Union residents have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right to access and portability
• Right to rectification and erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

6. Data Retention

Active Account Data

We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active and for legitimate business purposes:

• Habit tracking data: Retained while account is active
• Account information: Retained until account deletion
• Usage analytics: Retained for up to 2 years for service improvement

Deleted Account Data

After account deletion:

• Personal identifiers are removed within 30 days
• Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics
• Legal compliance data retained as required by law
• Backup systems purged within 90 days

7. Children's Privacy

Ripple is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete the information immediately, terminate the child's account, and notify parents if contact information is available.

8. Subscription and Billing Privacy

Freemium Model

Apple App Store Processing

• All payments processed by Apple, not Ripple
• We receive only subscription status (active/expired)
• No payment card information stored by Ripple
• Subscription management through Apple's systems

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data practices, new features or services, legal or regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Notification of Changes

We will notify you of material changes through:

• In-app notifications and alerts
• Email notifications to registered users
• Updated policy posting with revision date
• App Store update notifications when applicable

Your continued use of Ripple after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. If you disagree with changes, you may delete your account and discontinue use.

10. Contact Information

Privacy Questions

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

Email: [PRIVACY_EMAIL_TO_BE_PROVIDED]
Subject Line: "Privacy Policy Inquiry - Ripple App"

Mailing Address:
[COMPANY_ADDRESS_TO_BE_PROVIDED]

Response Timeline

We will respond to privacy-related inquiries:

• Initial acknowledgment within 48 hours
• Substantive response within 30 days
• Complex requests may require up to 60 days with notification