🔒 Privacy Policy
Habit Yard Tracker - Your Data, Your Device
Effective Date: February 17, 2026 | Last Updated: February 17, 2026
🎯 Privacy-First Promise: Habit Yard Tracker is built with privacy as the foundation. ALL your data stays on YOUR device. We don't collect, share, or sell any personal information. This policy explains what we do (and don't do) with your data.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Habit Yard Tracker ("App," "we," "our," "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Android habit tracking application.
Developer: MD. Nurul Ambia
Package Name: com.nurulambia.habityardtracker
Platform: Android (Google Play Store)
📱 App Type: Offline-first habit tracker with gamification features (XP, coins, streaks, quests, avatar customization)
2. Data Collection Overview
2.1 What We DO NOT Collect
✅ Zero Server Collection: Habit Yard Tracker does NOT collect, store, or transmit ANY personal information to external servers.
We specifically DO NOT collect:
- ❌ Personal identification (name, email, phone number)
- ❌ Location data (GPS, IP address)
- ❌ Device identifiers (IMEI, Android ID)
- ❌ Usage analytics or behavior tracking
- ❌ Advertising data or profiles
- ❌ Third-party tracking cookies or pixels
- ❌ Photos, contacts, or media files
- ❌ Browser history or app usage
2.2 What is Stored Locally
All app data is stored locally on your device using Android's Room database. This data NEVER leaves your device unless you explicitly export it.
| Data Type | What We Store | Where Stored |
|---|---|---|
| Habits | Habit names, colors, icons, reminder times, frequencies | Local Room DB |
| Completions | Daily completion records, timestamps, streak counts | Local Room DB |
| Profile | Username, level, XP, coins, avatar items | Local Room DB |
| Quests | Quest progress, completion status, rewards | Local Room DB |
| Settings | App preferences (theme, notifications, etc.) | SharedPreferences |
| Consent | Consent acceptance status, onboarding completion | SharedPreferences |
3. Permissions
3.1 Required Permissions
✨ Zero Required Permissions: The app works WITHOUT any mandatory permissions!
3.2 Optional Permissions
| Permission | Purpose | When Requested |
|---|---|---|
| POST_NOTIFICATIONS (Android 13+) |
Send habit reminder notifications | Only if you enable reminders in settings |
💡 You Control Permissions: All permissions can be granted or revoked at any time in your device Settings → Apps → Habit Yard Tracker → Permissions.
3.3 Declared Permissions (Not Actively Used)
- INTERNET: Declared for potential future features (optional cloud backup), but NOT currently used in v1.0
4. How Your Data is Used
4.1 Local Processing Only
All data processing happens on your device:
- 📊 Habit Tracking: Store and display your habits, completions, and streaks
- 🎮 Gamification: Calculate XP, coins, levels, and quest progress
- 👤 Avatar System: Save unlocked cosmetic items and customization
- 📈 Statistics: Generate heatmaps, charts, and insights from your data
- ⏰ Reminders: Schedule local notifications (if enabled)
- 💾 Backups: Export data to your device storage (manual only)
5. Data Sharing
🔐 Zero Sharing: We do NOT share, sell, rent, or disclose your data to ANY third parties.
Your habit data is:
- ✅ Stored only on your device
- ✅ Never transmitted to servers
- ✅ Never shared with advertisers
- ✅ Never sold to data brokers
- ✅ Never used for profiling
6. Data Security
6.1 Local Security
Your data is protected by:
- 🔒 Android Sandboxing: App data isolated from other apps
- 🔒 Internal Storage: Database stored in app-private directory
- 🔒 No Network Transmission: Data never sent over internet
- 🔒 Device Encryption: Protected by your device's security (if enabled)
6.2 Your Responsibility
⚠️ Secure Your Device: Since all data is local, securing your device is critical:
- Use device lock (PIN, pattern, fingerprint)
- Enable device encryption (available on most Android devices)
- Keep your device OS updated
- Periodically export backups to prevent data loss
7. Data Retention
7.1 How Long We Keep Data
| Data Type | Retention Period | How to Delete |
|---|---|---|
| Habits & Completions | Until you manually delete | Delete individual habits or reset all data in Settings |
| Profile & Progress | Until you reset profile | Reset progress in Settings |
| Settings & Preferences | Until app uninstall or data clear | Clear app data in device Settings |
7.2 Data Deletion
You have complete control over data deletion:
- Delete Individual Habits: Long-press habit → Delete
- Reset All Data: Settings → Reset Progress
- Uninstall App: All local data removed automatically
- Clear App Data: Device Settings → Apps → Habit Yard Tracker → Storage → Clear Data
⚠️ Permanent Deletion: Once deleted, data CANNOT be recovered unless you have an exported backup.
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 No Third-Party SDKs
✅ Zero Third-Party Tracking: Habit Yard Tracker does NOT use:
- ❌ Google Analytics or Firebase Analytics
- ❌ Facebook SDK or Meta Pixel
- ❌ Advertising networks (AdMob, Unity Ads, etc.)
- ❌ Crash reporting services
- ❌ Push notification services
8.2 Platform Services
The app uses standard Android platform APIs:
| Service | Purpose | Data Access |
|---|---|---|
| Android Room Database | Local data storage | Local only, no external access |
| WorkManager | Schedule local notifications | Local only, no network calls |
| AlarmManager | Trigger reminder notifications | Local only, no data sharing |
9. Children's Privacy
9.1 Age Requirements
- Habit Yard Tracker is suitable for users 13 years and older
- We do NOT knowingly collect data from children under 13
- Since we collect NO data, COPPA compliance is inherent
9.2 Parental Guidance
Parents: This app is safe for teens 13+ as it:
- ✅ Contains no ads or in-app purchases
- ✅ Collects zero personal information
- ✅ Has no social features or external links
- ✅ Works completely offline
10. Your Rights (GDPR & Data Protection)
10.1 Data Subject Rights
Since all data is stored locally on YOUR device, YOU have complete control:
| Right | How to Exercise |
|---|---|
| Right to Access | All data visible in the app; export backups anytime |
| Right to Rectification | Edit habits, profile, and settings directly in the app |
| Right to Erasure | Delete habits, reset data, or uninstall app |
| Right to Data Portability | Export data as JSON backup file |
| Right to Object | No tracking to object to; all processing is local |
💡 Full Control: You don't need to contact us to exercise these rights—you can manage everything directly in the app!
11. International Users
11.1 Global Availability
Habit Yard Tracker is available worldwide on Google Play. Since we:
- ✅ Store NO data on servers
- ✅ Make NO cross-border data transfers
- ✅ Collect NO personal information
There are NO regional privacy concerns or data residency issues.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
12.1 How We Update
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
- ✅ Changes to app features
- ✅ New legal requirements
- ✅ Improved clarity or transparency
12.2 Notification of Changes
When we update this policy:
- 📅 "Last Updated" date will change
- 📱 In-app notice may appear
- 📧 Significant changes announced via app update notes
💡 Continued Use: Using the app after policy updates means you accept the new terms.
13. Contact Us
📧 Questions About Privacy?
Developer: MD. Nurul Ambia
Email: ambianurul15@gmail.com
Website: habit-yard-tracker-official.blogspot.com
Response Time: 24-48 hours
13.1 What to Include in Your Email
When contacting us about privacy:
- 📧 Subject: "Privacy Inquiry - Habit Yard Tracker"
- 📝 Include: Your question or concern
- 📱 Optional: App version, Android version (for technical issues)
14. Transparency Commitment
🤝 Our Promise:
- ✅ We will NEVER sell or monetize your data
- ✅ We will NEVER introduce ads without explicit notice
- ✅ We will ALWAYS keep data local unless you opt-in to cloud features
- ✅ We will ALWAYS maintain transparency about any changes
Why Privacy Matters to Us: Habit Yard Tracker was built to help you build better habits—not to build a profile of you. Your trust is more valuable than any data.
15. Technical Details
15.1 Data Storage Implementation
- Database: SQLite via Android Room
- Location: `/data/data/com.nurulambia.habityardtracker/databases/`
- Access: App-private, sandboxed by Android OS
- Encryption: Relies on device-level encryption
15.2 Export Format
When you export data:
- 📄 Format: JSON (plain text)
- 💾 Location: Your device's Downloads folder
- 🔒 Security: Unencrypted (secure your backup file)
16. Common Questions
❓ Can you access my habit data?
No. Your data is stored only on your device. We have zero access to it.
❓ Do you track how I use the app?
No. We don't use analytics or tracking of any kind.
❓ Will you add ads or analytics in the future?
If we ever consider it: It will be opt-in only, announced clearly, and you'll be able to decline.
❓ How do I delete all my data?
Three ways: (1) Settings → Reset Progress, (2) Clear app data in device settings, (3) Uninstall the app.
❓ Is my data backed up to the cloud?
No. Currently, all data is local only. Future cloud backup would be opt-in.
17. Open Source
🔍 Verify Our Claims: Habit Yard Tracker may be open-sourced in the future. You'll be able to review the code to verify our privacy practices.
18. Final Notes
Key Takeaways:
- 🔒 Privacy-first: Zero data collection, zero tracking
- 📱 Local-only: All data stays on your device
- ✅ Full control: You manage, export, and delete your data
- 🚫 No ads: No advertising or monetization of your data
- 🤝 Transparent: We commit to honest communication about changes
Thank you for trusting Habit Yard Tracker with your habit journey. We take that trust seriously.