Privacy & Cookie Policy
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:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Firebase (Google Cloud) | Authentication, database, hosting, security |
| Stripe | Subscription billing and fraud prevention |
| Analytics tools | Anonymous 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
You may also disable optional cookies using our Cookie Settings tool.
🍪 Cookie Policy
Habit Jungle uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver secure and personalized experiences.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Security, login, payments | Firebase Auth tokens, Stripe fraud cookies | ❌ No |
| Functional | Store settings & performance | Theme, UI preferences | ⚠️ Sometimes |
| Analytics | App improvement, usage trends | Anonymous performance data | ✔ Yes (EU/UK required) |
Essential cookies are always active because the app cannot function without them.
Optional cookie consent is collected and stored using a local preference key:
cookieConsent = "all" / "essential"region = "eu" / "non-eu"Users in the EU/UK are shown a choice between Accept All and Essential Only.
Managing Cookies
You may update your preferences anytime by clicking in the footer or clearing local browser storage.
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:
✍️ Habit Jungle (Business entity details to be added upon registration)