Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 11, 2025

        TL;DR: RITMO respects your privacy. Your habit data stays on YOUR device. We don't sell your data. We don't show ads. Analytics are anonymous and optional. You control your data.
    

1. Introduction

Welcome to RITMO ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile app RITMO - Flexible Habit Tracker ("App").

By using the App, you consent to the practices described below.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data You Provide

Account Information: Name, email, and profile picture if you sign in with Google (optional).
Habit Data: Habit names, descriptions, completion records, reminders.
App Settings: Theme, notifications, language preferences.

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

Device Info: Device type, OS version, anonymized unique identifiers.
Usage Data: App interactions, session duration, anonymized analytics (Firebase Analytics).
Crash Reports: Diagnostic data to fix bugs (Firebase Crashlytics).

2.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

❌ Location
❌ Contacts or phonebook
❌ Photos, videos, files
❌ Microphone or camera access
❌ Financial information (payments via Google Play)
❌ Browsing history

3. How We Use Your Information

Core Functionality: Habit tracking, reminders, gamification, syncing.
Improvement: Anonymized analytics to enhance features and fix bugs.
Communication: Important app updates if you opt-in.
Legal: Compliance with laws.

        We DO NOT:
        ❌ Sell your data
❌ Use your data for advertising
❌ Share your habit data without consent

    

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage (Default)

All habit data is stored locally on your device using SQLite. Data does not leave your device unless you enable cloud sync.

4.2 Cloud Storage (Optional)

Enabling cloud sync stores your data encrypted in Firebase Firestore, allowing access across devices.

4.3 Security Measures

HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
Encrypted storage in Firebase
Access control: only you can access your data
Google Sign-In (OAuth 2.0) for authentication

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect data:

5.1 Firebase (Google)

Firebase Analytics (anonymized, IP anonymized, opt-out available)
Firebase Crashlytics (crash reports)
Firebase Authentication (Google Sign-In)
Firebase Firestore (cloud sync)

Privacy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

5.2 Google Play Services

Handles in-app purchases. Payment info is managed entirely by Google Play.

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

6. Your Rights

6.1 Access and Control

View, edit, export, or delete habit data anytime in the app.
Delete account: Settings > Account > Delete Account (removes cloud data).

6.2 Opt-Out Options

Disable analytics: Settings > Privacy > Analytics
Disable notifications: Android Settings > Apps > RITMO > Notifications
Disable cloud sync: Settings > Premium > Cloud Sync

6.3 GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

Access, rectify, or delete personal data
Withdraw consent for optional features (analytics, cloud sync)
Data portability
Object to processing

Contact: privacy@ritmoapp.com

6.4 CCPA (California Users)

Know what personal data we collect
Request deletion
Opt-out of data sales (not applicable)

7. Children's Privacy

RITMO is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe your child provided data, contact privacy@ritmoapp.com.

8. Data Retention

Local data: until app uninstall or data clear
Cloud data: until account deletion
Analytics: anonymized, up to 14 months
Crash reports: 90 days

9. International Transfers

Data may be processed in countries outside your residence (e.g., Firebase servers). We ensure GDPR/CCPA-compliant safeguards.

10. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Contract: Essential for app functionality (habit tracking, reminders, sync)
Consent: Optional features like analytics and cloud sync
Legitimate Interest: Improve app, fix bugs, prevent fraud (anonymized)

11. Cookies & Tracking

No cookies are used. Firebase Analytics does not rely on traditional web cookies and is anonymized.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be notified by:

Posting in the app
Updating "Last updated" date
In-app notification for significant changes

13. Contact Us

Email: privacy@ritmoapp.com
Support: support@ritmoapp.com
App: Settings > Help & Support > Contact Us

Summary (Plain English)

What we collect: Habit data (local), optional Google info, anonymized analytics.

Why: Make the app work & improve it.

Who we share with: Nobody except Google (optional cloud sync).

Your control: View, edit, export, delete anytime.

Questions? privacy@ritmoapp.com