Your data.
Your habit.
Your control.

HabitBuddy collects only what is needed to run your challenges, match you safely, and keep your progress in sync.

Effective July 6, 2026 Version 1.0
HabitBuddy privacy shield
HabitBuddy Privacy Promise screen

Our privacy promise

Simple commitments that apply across every HabitBuddy experience.

Minimal by design

We ask for the smallest amount of information needed to make HabitBuddy work.

Never sold

We do not sell personal information or turn your habit activity into advertising profiles.

Yours to control

You can review, export, correct, or delete your HabitBuddy data.

01

Information we collect

HabitBuddy uses a small set of account, challenge, and device information to provide the service.

Account information

Email address, authentication provider, anonymous alias, language, and timezone.

Habit activity

Selected habit, reminder schedule, check-ins, streaks, challenge progress, and completion.

Service information

App version, device platform, notification settings, diagnostics, and security events.

02

How we use your information

  • Create and secure your account.
  • Match you with a compatible anonymous buddy.
  • Track check-ins, streaks, reminders, and challenge progress.
  • Process Premium access through the App Store or Google Play.
  • Prevent abuse, investigate reports, and improve reliability.
03

What your buddy sees

Your buddy sees only what supports shared accountability. Your identity remains hidden.

Shared

  • Anonymous alias
  • Habit name
  • Daily check-in status
  • Streak and progress

Never shared

  • Real name or email
  • Profile photo
  • Precise location
  • Contact details
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04

Retention and security

We keep information only while it is needed to provide HabitBuddy, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect the service. Access is restricted and sensitive data is protected in transit and at rest.

Deleting your account starts permanent deletion of personal HabitBuddy data, subject to limited legal and security retention requirements.

05

Your choices

Export

Request a portable copy of your HabitBuddy data.

Correct

Update account preferences and profile information.

Control

Change reminders, notifications, and matching preferences.

Delete

Delete your account and personal data from Settings.

06

Questions about privacy?

Use Help & Support inside HabitBuddy for account-specific requests, data exports, corrections, or deletion questions.

Open HabitBuddy

Accountability without exposure.

Build your habit with privacy at the center.

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