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Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026 · Effective: 18 May 2026

At HabitAI we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using the Service you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Account information. When you create an account we collect your email address, display name, and authentication credentials (hashed, never stored in plaintext).

Habit data. We store the habits you create, completion logs, streaks, XP progress, and any implementation intentions (time, location, duration) you add.

Usage data. We collect information about how you interact with the app — features used, pages visited, and session duration — to improve the Service.

Device & technical data. We collect IP address, browser type, operating system, and crash reports to diagnose issues and improve reliability.

Payment information. Billing details are processed directly by Stripe. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.

Communications. If you contact support or opt in to email notifications, we store those communications and preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide, operate, and improve the Service.
  • To generate AI-powered coaching insights from your habit data.
  • To send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset, weekly AI reports) where you have opted in.
  • To process payments and manage subscriptions.
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • To communicate product updates and offers (you can unsubscribe at any time).

We never sell your personal data. We do not use your habit data for advertising purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

We work with the following trusted third parties to operate the Service. Each is bound by their own privacy policy:

Authentication, database, and file storage.

Payment processing and subscription management.

AI-generated habit insights (paid plans only). Habit data is sent to the OpenAI API to generate personalised coaching. OpenAI does not use API data to train its models by default.

Transactional email delivery (welcome emails, reminders, weekly reports).

Hosting and edge infrastructure.

4. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or legitimate business interest (e.g., billing records for up to 7 years).

Anonymised and aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify you.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use strictly necessary cookies to maintain authentication sessions. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking technologies.

We may use first-party analytics to understand feature usage. This data is anonymised and not shared with third parties.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Portability: Request your habit data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing for marketing purposes.
  • Restriction: Request that we restrict processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@habitai.app. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), encrypted storage, and regular security reviews. Access to production data is restricted to authorised personnel only.

Despite our best efforts, no security system is impenetrable. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection we will delete the data promptly.

9. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, where our servers and third-party services are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or an in-app notice. The "last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made.

11. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, data requests, or to report a concern, contact us at: surjeetsj@gmail.com. We aim to respond within 24 hours.

Legal operator: Surjeet Jubbal

HabitAI is created by Mannraj Jubbal, a 15-year-old developer from Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, and operated by Surjeet Jubbal.

Website: habitaiapp.com

For any questions contact surjeetsj@gmail.com. We aim to respond within 24 hours.