Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: November 2025

Last Updated: See the date above for the latest version.

Habit Jungle ("Habit Jungle", "we", "us", or "our") provides a gamified productivity platform designed to help users build positive habits and routines. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use Habit Jungle. This Policy also incorporates our Cookie Policy (included below).

By using Habit Jungle, you agree to the terms of this Privacy & Cookie Policy.

1️⃣ Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

Account Information

  • Email address
  • Display name
  • Authentication data (hashed password or OAuth credentials)

App Usage Information

  • Habits, streaks, XP, achievements
  • In-app preferences and settings
  • Session activity and progress

Device & Technical Data

  • Browser type, operating system
  • IP address (used for fraud prevention & regional compliance)
  • Device identifiers and crash logs

Payment Information (Processed by Stripe)

  • Subscription tier and billing status
  • We do not store full payment card numbers or sensitive billing data

Support Communications

  • Messages and inquiries you voluntarily send to us

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years old (or local legal equivalent).

2️⃣ How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Track habits, XP, streaks, and in-app achievements
  • Process secure payments and subscriptions
  • Preserve login sessions and protect accounts
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Improve the app (analytics, error detection)
  • Send service-related notifications (e.g., security alerts)

We do not sell your personal data.

3️⃣ Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Only)

Where required by EU/UK law, we rely on:

  • Contract performance (providing the service to you)
  • Legitimate interests (security, app functionality)
  • Consent (analytics and optional cookies)

4️⃣ Who We Share Data With

We share information only with trusted service providers necessary to operate Habit Jungle:

ProviderPurpose
Firebase (Google Cloud)Authentication, database, hosting, security
StripeSubscription billing and fraud prevention
Analytics toolsAnonymous usage trends and performance metrics

All vendors are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

5️⃣ Data Retention

We retain data only as long as required for:

  • Account operation
  • Legal compliance
  • Fraud prevention and security

If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your data within a reasonable period unless we must retain it for legal reasons.

6️⃣ International Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in countries where Firebase, Stripe, or our providers operate (including the United States).

All transfers comply with applicable legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

7️⃣ Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time
  • Port your data to another service

To exercise these rights, contact:

📩 privacy@habitjungle.com

(placeholder address — to be finalized)

You may also disable optional cookies using our Cookie Settings tool.

8️⃣ Security Measures

We use modern security and encryption practices, including:

  • Secure HTTPS communication
  • Firebase security rules
  • Stripe PCI-DSS compliance for all payment interactions

9️⃣ Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through our website or app. The "Effective Date" will always indicate the latest version.

🔟 Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or your data:

📧 privacy@habitjungle.com

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