Introduction
Welcome to 1% Better ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our habit tracking application ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
This Privacy Policy complies with the Apple App Store Review Guidelines (Section 5.1), Google Play Developer Program Policies, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Our Commitment: We believe in minimal data collection. We only collect what's necessary to provide you with a great habit tracking experience. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Information We Collect
1. Account Information
- Email address — For authentication, account recovery, and service communications
- Password — Stored only in securely hashed form (bcrypt); never in plain text
- Username/Display name (optional) — For personalization
- Profile picture (optional) — Stored in encrypted cloud storage (Supabase). Requires camera or photo library access when you choose to upload
- Bio (optional) — Short description you may add to your profile
2. Habit & Progress Data
- Habit names, descriptions, and categories
- Check-in records, dates, and timestamps
- Streak information and progress statistics
- Notes you add to check-ins
- Goal duration and frequency preferences
- Preferred reminder times
3. AI Coach Interactions
- Chat messages you send to the AI Coach
- Habit context (name, category, streak data) shared with AI to provide relevant advice
- AI usage counts tracked for free tier limits (30 messages/month for free users)
- Last 50 messages stored locally on your device for conversation history
Third-Party AI Disclosure: AI conversations are processed through OpenAI's API (GPT-4o-mini model) via secure Supabase Edge Functions. Conversation history is stored locally on your device and sent with each request to maintain context. API logging is disabled — OpenAI does not use your data to train models or retain messages beyond processing your request.
4. Device & Technical Information
- Device type and OS — For compatibility and debugging
- Push notification tokens — To deliver habit reminders (only if you enable notifications)
- Time zone — For accurate reminder scheduling
- App version — For troubleshooting and updates
5. Purchase Information
- Subscription status and entitlements (managed by RevenueCat)
- RevenueCat customer ID linked to your account
- We do NOT receive or store payment card details — all payments processed exclusively by App Store/Play Store
Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ No cross-app/website tracking (no IDFA/GAID)
- ❌ No precise location data
- ❌ No contacts access
- ❌ No background photo library access — Camera/Photos only accessed when you choose to upload a profile picture
- ❌ No health data from HealthKit or Google Fit
- ❌ No third-party advertising SDKs
- ❌ No analytics or crash reporting SDKs
- ❌ No selling of personal information — Ever
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Core habit tracking | Habit data, check-ins | Contract |
| Habit reminders | Notification tokens | Consent |
| AI coaching | Chat messages, habit context | Consent |
| Authentication | Email, password (hashed) | Contract |
| Subscriptions | Purchase records | Contract |
| Customer support | Email, account info | Legitimate interest |
Data Storage & Security
- Supabase — PostgreSQL database on secure cloud infrastructure
- Row Level Security (RLS) — You can only access your own data
- Encryption in Transit — TLS 1.2 or higher
- Encryption at Rest — AES-256
- Secure Authentication — Passwords hashed using bcrypt
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Authentication, database, file storage | All account & habit data |
| OpenAI | AI coaching responses (GPT-4o-mini) | Chat messages, habit context only |
| RevenueCat | Subscription management | User ID, purchase status |
| Apple App Store | iOS distribution, payments | Standard App Store data |
| Google Play Store | Android distribution, payments | Standard Play Store data |
| Expo (EAS) | Push notification delivery | Device push tokens only |
Data Sharing: We share data with third parties ONLY as necessary to provide the service. We never sell your data for advertising or any other purpose.
On-Device Storage
Some data is stored locally on your device for performance and offline access:
- Auth tokens — Stored in iOS Keychain / Android Keystore (encrypted)
- AI chat history — Last 50 messages stored locally
- Theme preferences — Your selected app theme
- Notification settings — Your notification preferences
- Custom categories — Any categories you create
This local data is deleted when you uninstall the app.
Your Rights & Choices
All Users:
- Access — Request a copy of your data
- Correction — Update your profile in the app
- Deletion — Delete your account and all data
- Opt-Out — Disable notifications anytime
EU/EEA Users (GDPR):
- Data portability, restriction, objection rights
- Right to lodge complaint with supervisory authority
California Residents (CCPA):
- Right to know, delete, and non-discrimination
- We do not sell personal information
Exercise Your Rights:
- Delete Account: Profile → Scroll to bottom → Delete Account
- Data Requests: Email 1percentbettertildeath@gmail.com
We respond within 30 days.
Data Retention
- Active Account: Data retained while active
- After Deletion: All data permanently deleted; backups removed within 30 days
Children's Privacy
Age Requirement: 1% Better is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided data, contact us immediately at 1percentbettertildeath@gmail.com.
Users 13-17 should have parental consent.
International Transfers
Data may be transferred internationally. We use Standard Contractual Clauses and Data Processing Agreements to ensure protection.
App Store Privacy Labels
Data Used to Track You:
None
Data Linked to You:
- Contact Info (email)
- User Content (habits, notes, chat)
- Identifiers (user ID)
- Purchases
Changes to This Policy
We'll notify you of significant changes via in-app notification and updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
- Email: 1percentbettertildeath@gmail.com
- Response Time: Within 30 days