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Data Protection Summary

Overview

Excuse You ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our habit tracking app handles your information.

Information We Collect and Store

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

Excuse You stores the following information directly on your device :

• Habit Information: Tasks you set, deadlines, active days
• Progress Data: Completion status, streaks, visit counts
• App Preferences: Settings, notification preferences, theme choices
• Session Data: Time of interactions, daily usage patterns
• Conversation History: Your choices and responses within the app

Data We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect, access, or store:

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Photos or camera access
• Contacts or address book information
• Financial or payment information
• Health or fitness data beyond habit tracking
• Device identifiers linked to your identity

Third-Party Services and Data Collection

Firebase Services by Google

To improve app stability, performance, and user experience, we use Firebase services provided by Google LLC. These services process limited technical data as described below:

1. Crashlytics (Crash Reporting)

Purpose: Automatically detect and diagnose app crashes to improve stability.

Data Collected:

• Crash logs and stack traces (technical error information)
• Device model, operating system version
• App version and build number
• Timestamp of crash occurrence
• Anonymous instance identifier (not linked to personal identity)

User Control: Crash reporting is enabled automatically in production builds. This data is essential for maintaining app stability and cannot be disabled.

2. Performance Monitoring

Purpose: Monitor app performance metrics to optimize speed and responsiveness.

Data Collected:

• App startup time and screen load duration
• Custom performance traces (animation loading, notification scheduling)
• Network request latency (for content updates only)
• Device model and OS version
• Anonymous instance identifier

User Control: Performance monitoring is enabled automatically in production builds and cannot be disabled individually.

3. Analytics (Optional)

Purpose: Understand how users interact with app features to improve user experience.

Data Collected (Only if Enabled):

• App screen views and navigation patterns
• Feature usage events (e.g., "settings opened," "reminder scheduled")
• Session duration and frequency
• Device type, OS version, app version
• Anonymous user identifier (not linked to personal identity)

User Control: Analytics is DISABLED by default. You can opt-in by toggling "Share Usage Data" in the app's Quick Settings panel under "Data & Privacy." You can disable it at any time.

Firebase Data Processing

Third-Party Processor: Google LLC (Firebase)
Data Retention: Firebase retains crash and performance data for 90 days; analytics data for 14 months
Data Location: Processed on Google Cloud servers (multi-region)
Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Important: No personally identifiable information (PII) is transmitted to Firebase. All identifiers are anonymized and cannot be linked to your identity.

How We Use Your Information

All data processing occurs locally on your device to:

• Provide Core Functionality: Enable habit tracking, progress monitoring, and personalized conversations
• Send Notifications: Remind you about your habits and celebrate your progress (only if you grant permission)
• Personalize Experience: Adapt conversations and content based on your progress and preferences
• Maintain App State: Remember your preferences and progress between app sessions

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Data Sharing

The only data sharing occurs through Firebase services (described above) for the following purposes:

• Crash Reporting: Anonymous crash logs sent to Firebase Crashlytics for stability improvements
• Performance Monitoring: Anonymous performance metrics sent to Firebase Performance
• Optional Analytics: If you enable analytics, anonymous usage data is sent to Firebase Analytics

What We Do NOT Share

• Your habit names, tasks, or progress data – this stays on your device
• Your conversation choices or responses – never transmitted
• Any personally identifiable information (PII)
• Data with advertisers, marketers, or data brokers
• Data for cross-app tracking or profiling

Legal Disclosures

We may disclose information if required by law, but since we don't collect or store personal data on our servers, we have no personal information to disclose.

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

• All data is stored using secure device storage
• Data never leaves your device
• No cloud synchronization or backup to external servers

Data Retention

• Data persists only as long as the app is installed on your device
• Deleting the app removes all stored data permanently
• No data recovery is possible once the app is deleted
• You have complete control over your data lifecycle

Notifications

Permission Request

We request notification permission to:

• Send habit reminders at times you specify
• Celebrate your progress and milestones
• Provide motivational messages

Notification Data

• Notification content is generated locally on your device
• No notification data is transmitted to external servers
• You can disable notifications at any time through device settings

Your Rights and Choices

Control Over Your Data

• Analytics Opt-Out: Disable "Share Usage Data" in Quick Settings > Data & Privacy at any time
• Notification Control: Manage notification permissions through your device settings
• Data Deletion: Uninstalling the app permanently deletes all locally stored data
• Access: All your data is stored locally on your device and accessible only to you

Regional Privacy Rights

GDPR (EU/UK): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and port your data. Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control.

CCPA (California): You have the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of sales (we don't sell data).

Other Regions: Similar rights may apply based on your location. Contact us for specific inquiries.

Children's Privacy

Excuse You does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). The app:

• Does not require account registration or age verification
• Stores all data locally without transmitting personal information
• Does not contain advertising or in-app purchases
• Complies with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

If you believe a child has used the app and you wish to delete their data, simply uninstall the app from their device.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: support@goodideed.com
Subject: "Excuse You Privacy Policy Inquiry"