Privacy Policy for Habit Tracker – iGrow Apps
Privacy Policy for Habit Tracker – iGrow Apps
Effective Date: September 18, 2025
Developer: iGrow Apps
Introduction
At iGrow Apps, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being fully transparent about how our applications work. This Privacy Policy specifically applies to our mobile application Habit Tracker, available on the Google Play Store.
The Habit Tracker app is designed to help users set, track, and maintain positive habits, build routines, and achieve personal growth goals. To support these features, the app uses certain Android permissions, analytics tools, and monetization services. This document explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how it is processed, how it is secured, and your rights as a user.
Unlike brief or generic privacy notices, this policy goes into comprehensive detail so that you can clearly understand how your information is handled at every step.
By installing or using the Habit Tracker app, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the app.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you use Habit Tracker, some information is collected automatically through the app and integrated third-party services:
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Device Information: Model, operating system version, language, time zone, and country settings. This ensures the app functions correctly across devices.
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App Usage Data: Non-personal information such as which features are most used (habit creation, reminders, statistics), how often reminders are triggered, and session length.
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Advertising Identifiers: Google Advertising ID may be collected by ad networks (if ads are displayed) for personalized or non-personalized ad delivery. You can reset this identifier or opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.
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Crash Reports & Performance Data: Firebase Crashlytics or similar services may collect logs when the app experiences errors, helping us quickly fix bugs and improve reliability.
User-Provided Information
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Habit and Routine Data: Information you enter into the app (habit names, schedules, notes) is stored locally on your device. This data belongs to you and is not uploaded to our servers.
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Purchase Information: If you choose to unlock premium features, payment details are handled securely by Google Play Billing. We do not see or store your credit/debit card details.
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Support Communication: If you contact us via email, we may receive your name, email address, and any information you include in your message. This is used only for support purposes.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as passwords, financial details, contacts, or biometric identifiers through Habit Tracker.
How We Use the Information
The information we collect is used exclusively to make the Habit Tracker app more effective and reliable:
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App Functionality: Permissions such as alarms and boot completion allow reminders to work consistently, even if you restart your device.
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Personalization: Anonymous analytics help us understand which features are useful, allowing us to improve the design and user experience.
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Monetization: If ads are served, advertising data helps deliver relevant ads and support free access to the app.
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In-App Purchases: Google Play Billing is used to process payments when you upgrade to premium.
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Bug Fixing & Security: Crash and error reports are analyzed to identify issues and enhance app stability.
We never sell your data to third parties. All data usage is limited strictly to the purposes described above.
Permissions Used in Habit Tracker
Habit Tracker requires a few specific permissions. Below, we explain each in detail to ensure full transparency:
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RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
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Why needed: This permission allows the app to automatically re-schedule alarms and reminders after your device has been restarted. Without this, your habit notifications may stop working.
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How used: The app listens for the system event that indicates the device has completed booting, and then restores scheduled alarms.
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Assurance: This does not give us access to your personal files or activities—it is limited only to ensuring your reminders remain active.
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SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
andUSE_EXACT_ALARM
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Why needed: These permissions are used to set precise habit reminders and notifications (e.g., “Drink water at 9:00 AM” or “Exercise at 6:30 PM”). Unlike inexact alarms, exact alarms ensure timely notifications without delays.
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How used: The app schedules alarms using Android’s alarm manager APIs to trigger notifications at the exact times you set.
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Assurance: These permissions are only used to schedule reminders for habits you created. We do not use them for hidden background tracking or unrelated purposes.
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com.android.vending.BILLING
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Why needed: This permission is required to handle in-app purchases and subscriptions (for example, removing ads or unlocking premium features).
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How used: When you purchase, billing is processed directly by Google Play. We never access or store your full payment details.
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Assurance: All transactions are protected by Google’s secure payment infrastructure.
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By explaining permissions in this way, we want to reassure users that every permission has a justified, limited, and safe purpose.
Third-Party Services
Habit Tracker integrates trusted third-party services to deliver ads, handle billing, and analyze app performance. These partners may collect data in line with their own privacy policies:
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Google AdMob (Advertising & Monetization): https://policies.google.com/privacy
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Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics (Analytics & Crash Reporting): https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
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Google Play Billing Service (In-App Purchases): https://policies.google.com/privacy
Each of these partners is a well-established provider that complies with international privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Data Retention
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Local App Data: Habits, schedules, and notes remain stored locally on your device unless you delete the app or clear its data.
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Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymous analytics may be stored by Firebase for performance monitoring.
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Crash Data: Crash logs are retained by Firebase only long enough to diagnose issues.
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Support Communication: Emails sent to us are retained only until your issue has been resolved.
Data Security
We take data security seriously and follow Google Play’s security requirements. All data shared with third-party services is encrypted in transit using HTTPS. Since most of your habit data stays entirely on your device, there is minimal risk of exposure.
Children’s Privacy
The Habit Tracker app is not directed toward children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in regions governed by GDPR). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided information, they may contact us to have it deleted.
Your Rights
Depending on your region, you may have legal rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection laws:
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The right to access your data.
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The right to correct or delete personal data.
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The right to restrict processing or withdraw consent.
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The right to opt out of personalized advertising.
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The right to portability of your data (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email provided below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as features change or new regulations come into effect. Updates will be posted within the app and on our Play Store listing. The “Effective Date” above will always reflect the latest version.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data and privacy, please reach out to us:
📧 Email: shahbaba0109@gmail.com
👤 Developer: iGrow Apps