Privacy Policy Hydro Habit

Privacy Policy

Effective date: Aug 05, 2026

Last updated: Aug 05, 2026

Hydro Habit (“App,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is developed by Lakshan Herath (“Quills”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use the Hydro Habit mobile application on iOS devices.

By downloading, installing, or using Hydro Habit, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Summary

Hydro Habit is a hydration and drink-tracking app. Most of your data is stored locally on your device. We do not require you to create an account to use the App.

We may use third-party services for:

Advertising (Google AdMob) for free users

In-app purchases and subscriptions (Apple App Store / StoreKit)

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use Hydro Habit, you may choose to provide:

Data Purpose

Name (optional)

Personalize your profile

Gender (optional)

Help calculate hydration goals

Weight (optional)

Help calculate hydration goals

Activity level (optional)

Help calculate hydration goals

Profile image (optional)

Display in your profile

Drink logs

Track water and beverage intake (type, volume, date/time)

Daily goals

Track hydration targets

Custom drinks (Premium)

Manage your drink list

Notification preferences

Send hydration reminders

This information is primarily stored on your device using local storage technologies such as Core Data and UserDefaults.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, certain information may be collected automatically:

Data How it is collected Purpose

Device information

Through the App and third-party SDKs

App functionality, ads, diagnostics

Usage/interaction data

Through ad services

Measure ad performance and delivery

Advertising identifiers

Through Google AdMob (if applicable)

Serve and measure ads

Purchase and subscription status

Through Apple StoreKit

Unlock Premium features

We do not intentionally collect precise location data, contacts, photos (except profile image you choose), or health records from Apple Health unless explicitly stated in a future update.

2.3 Notifications

If you enable notifications, the App uses Apple’s local notification system to send hydration reminders based on your settings. Notification permission is requested through iOS and can be disabled at any time in your device Settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

Provide core app features — logging drinks, tracking progress, setting goals, and showing statistics

Personalize your experience — calculate suggested daily goals based on profile inputs

Send reminders — notify you to drink water based on your preferences

Process subscriptions — verify Premium access and restore purchases

Display advertisements — show ads to free users (banner, interstitial, and rewarded ads)

Improve the App — fix bugs, maintain performance, and enhance features

Comply with legal obligations — respond to lawful requests when required

4. How We Store Your Information

4.1 Local Storage

Most Hydro Habit data is stored on your device, including:

Drink intake history

Drink types and custom drinks

Daily goals and achievement progress

Profile information (name, gender, weight, activity level)

Notification settings

Subscription status cached locally after purchase

If you delete the App, locally stored data may be removed from your device unless backed up through iCloud or device backup (depending on your iOS settings).

4.2 Cloud Storage

Hydro Habit does not currently provide a user account or cloud sync service. We do not operate our own servers to store your drink logs unless stated otherwise in a future update.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information according to their own privacy policies:

5.1 Apple App Store & StoreKit

Used for in-app purchases and auto-renewable subscriptions (Hydro Habit Premium). Apple processes payment information. We do not receive your full payment card details.

Apple Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

5.2 Google AdMob

Used to display advertisements to non-Premium users. AdMob may collect device identifiers, IP address, ad interaction data, and other information to serve and measure ads.

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Ads information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Premium subscribers who have an active subscription may have ads removed as described in the App.

6. Advertising and Tracking

6.1 Ads

Free users may see ads provided by Google AdMob. Ads may be personalized based on your device settings and applicable laws.

6.2 App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

On supported iOS versions, we may request your permission before tracking your activity across other companies’ apps and websites for advertising purposes, where required by Apple.

You can change tracking preferences at any time in:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking

6.3 Opting Out of Personalized Ads

You can limit ad tracking through:

iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking

iOS Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising

Google ad settings: https://adssettings.google.com

7. Subscriptions and Payments

Hydro Habit Premium is offered as an auto-renewable subscription through Apple. Subscription options may include monthly, quarterly, and yearly plans.

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account

Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period

You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions on your device

Refunds are handled by Apple according to Apple’s policies

We store subscription status locally to unlock Premium features such as:

Ad-free experience

Full statistics

Drink management

Custom volume and date logging

Achievements

Advanced reminders

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information only in these cases:

Recipient Reason

Apple

Payment processing, subscription management, App Store distribution

Google (AdMob)

Advertising services for free users

Legal authorities

If required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety

Business transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice where required)

We do not share your drink logs with third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

9. Data Retention

On-device data is retained until you delete it within the App, reset the App data, or uninstall the App.

Subscription records are retained by Apple and reflected in the App as needed to provide Premium access.

Ad-related data is retained according to Google AdMob’s policies.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access information we hold about you

Correct inaccurate information

Delete your data

Withdraw consent for optional features (e.g., notifications, tracking)

Object to certain processing

Request portability of your data (where applicable)

Because most data is stored on your device, you can delete your information by:

Deleting drink logs and profile data within the App (where available)

Disabling notifications in iOS Settings

Uninstalling the App

To exercise privacy rights or ask questions, contact us at:

https://twitter.com/lakshanbherath

We will respond within a reasonable time as required by applicable law.

10.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have additional rights, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. Ad-related data collection may be considered “sharing” under California law. You may contact us to exercise your rights.

10.2 European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, our legal bases for processing may include:

Contract — to provide the App and subscriptions

Consent — for notifications and tracking (where required)

Legitimate interests — to improve the App and prevent fraud

Legal obligation — where required by law

You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

11. Children’s Privacy

Hydro Habit is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

12. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Because most data is stored on your device, you are also responsible for securing your device with a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID.

13. International Users

If you use Hydro Habit from outside [Your Country, e.g., Sri Lanka], your information may be processed in countries where our service providers operate, including the United States (e.g., Google). These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice within the App or on our website. Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

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

Lakshan Herath

Email: lakshanbherath@gmail,com

16. Additional App Store Disclosures

For App Store transparency:

Item Disclosure

Account required

No

Data linked to you

Purchase history (via Apple)

Data used to track you

May include advertising identifiers (AdMob), subject to your permissions

Data not collected

We do not require login credentials; we do not access Apple Health data in the current version

Health disclaimer

Hydro Habit is for general wellness and hydration tracking only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for medical guidance.