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1. Introduction

Welcome to AI HabitMind ("we", "our", "us", or the "App"). This Privacy Policy is provided by Yuliia Kulakova ("Developer", "I") and governs the use of the AI HabitMind iOS application.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your information when you use our iOS application.

By using AI HabitMind, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Habit Data: Names, descriptions, icons, colors, frequencies, and completion goals for habits you create
• Habit Entries: Daily completion status, completion times, values (for numeric goals), mood ratings, and personal notes
• Mood Tracking Data: Mood ratings on a 5-point scale recorded when tracking emotional states
• Account Preferences: Notification settings, reminder times, language preferences, and app configuration choices
• Subscription Status: Information about your subscription tier (Free, Smart, or Pro)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically (Locally)

• Device Information: iOS version for compatibility purposes only (stored locally, not transmitted)
• Analytics: Usage statistics stored entirely on-device (habit completion rates, streak calculations)
• HealthKit Data: If you grant permission, we collect:
  • Workout data (type, duration, calories burned)
  • Meditation duration and sessions
  • Step count
  • Calories burned
  • Sleep data
  • Water intake
• CloudKit Sync Data: When iCloud sync is enabled, metadata about your habits for synchronization

2.3 Purchase Information

• Subscription Status: Whether you have an active Smart ($4.99/month) or Pro ($19.99/year) subscription
• Transaction Data: Handled entirely by Apple's App Store - we only receive subscription status, not payment details

3. How We Use Your Information

All data processing happens locally on your device. We use your information to:

• Track your habit completion and calculate streaks locally
• Calculate success rates and statistics for your personal dashboard
• Perform AI analysis to detect patterns in your habit data (all on-device)
• Generate personalized insights and recommendations based on your patterns
• Detect correlations between mood ratings and habit success rates
• Process HealthKit data to integrate with your health metrics (if enabled)
• Schedule local notifications at times you specify
• Sync your habit data across your devices via iCloud CloudKit (if enabled)
• Verify your subscription status for premium features
• Provide app functionality and personalized features

4. Data Storage & Security

4.1 Local Storage

• All habit data is stored locally on your device in the app's secure sandbox
• Data is protected by iOS security features including encryption at rest
• Face ID and Touch ID can provide additional app-level security if you enable them
• Only the AI HabitMind app can access its data - no other apps can read it
• Data cannot be accessed unless you unlock your device using Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode

4.2 HealthKit Storage

• HealthKit data is stored in the protected HealthKit database on your device
• iOS encrypts HealthKit data and requires biometric authentication to access
• Only AI HabitMind can access HealthKit data - the system never exports it outside HealthKit unless you request it
• You can revoke access at any time: Settings → Health → Data Access & Devices

4.3 iCloud CloudKit Sync (Optional)

• If you enable iCloud sync, uses Apple's CloudKit with end-to-end encryption
• Data syncs only between devices logged into the SAME Apple ID
• Apple cannot decrypt your synced data (end-to-end encryption)
• You can disable iCloud sync at any time in iOS Settings
• When disabled, no future syncs occur, but past data remains in your iCloud account per Apple's policies

4.4 Data Backup

• Your habit data is included in standard iOS device backups (iCloud or computer backup)
• Backup encryption depends on your iOS backup settings
• Data in backups receives the same protection as your device data

5. Third-Party Services

AI HabitMind uses only Apple's built-in iOS services. We do NOT use external analytics, advertising platforms, or tracking services:

• HealthKit: Apple's health data framework for secure health data management. Data stored locally and never shared with us or third parties.
• CloudKit/iCloud: Apple's cloud synchronization service (optional). Encrypted end-to-end, accessible only to you.
• StoreKit 2: Apple's framework for managing subscriptions. Payment processing handled by Apple, we receive only subscription status.
• UserNotifications: Apple's local notification framework. Notifications scheduled on your device, never from our servers.
• WidgetKit: Apple's widget framework for home screen widgets. Data stays on-device.
• Apple Watch Support: WatchKit for Apple Watch synchronization via Watch Connectivity.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do NOT share your personal information with third parties under any circumstances, except:

• iCloud Sync: Between your own devices when you enable CloudKit sync (encrypted, only to your Apple ID)
• Legal Requirement: If required by law or valid legal process (though we have no access to your local data to provide)
• Your Explicit Consent: If you choose to export your data, it's shared according to your action only

7. Your Rights & Control

You have complete control over your data at all times:

Access & Portability

• View all data: See all your habits, entries, and statistics within the app
• Export data: Export all your habit data in standard formats for use elsewhere
• Data portability: Retrieve your information in a structured, commonly-used, machine-readable format

Modification & Deletion

• Edit: Modify any habit, entry, or setting at any time
• Delete individual entries: Remove specific habit completion records
• Delete habits: Remove entire habits and all their associated data
• Delete all data: Permanently remove all data by deleting the app

Permission Control

• Restrict HealthKit: Disable health data access: Settings → Health → Data Access & Devices → AI HabitMind
• Disable CloudKit sync: Turn off iCloud sync in app settings
• Restrict notifications: Settings → Notifications → AI HabitMind
• Withdraw consent: Revoke any permission through iOS Settings at any time

Right to Be Forgotten

• Delete your account and all associated data immediately
• All local data is permanently removed when you delete the app
• CloudKit data is removed per Apple's iCloud retention policies after app deletion

8. Data Retention

• Habit Data: Stored indefinitely on your device until you delete it
• Habit Entries: Stored indefinitely until you delete individual entries or the app
• Deleted Entries: Immediately removed from your device
• Deleted App: All local data is immediately removed when you delete the app
• CloudKit Data: Removed based on Apple's iCloud retention policies after app deletion
• Device Backups: Data may persist in backups until you create a new backup or clear backups
• HealthKit Data: Remains in HealthKit only - not stored elsewhere by us

9. Children's Privacy

AI HabitMind is not directed at children under 13 years of age.

• We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• The app is designed for ages 13+ for self-improvement and habit building
• If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information, contact us immediately
• Parents may guide children 13+ to use the app for healthy habit formation

10. International Data Transfers

AI HabitMind stores all data locally on your device. No international data transfers occur through our app.

• If you use CloudKit/iCloud sync, Apple handles data transfers according to their privacy policy
• Data may be transferred internationally through Apple's infrastructure per their terms
• All transfers are encrypted end-to-end (you alone can decrypt)

11. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

• We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date
• Significant changes will be announced in-app
• Changes will be posted in the App Store "What's New" section
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request what personal information is collected, used, and shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we collect from you
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do NOT sell or share your data)
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Non-Discrimination: No discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at: shepeleva.yulia1999@gmail.com with subject line "CCPA Request - AI HabitMind"

13. Canada Privacy Rights (PIPEDA)

If you are a Canadian resident, you have the following rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):

• Right to Access: Access your personal information held by us
• Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Challenge Accuracy: Challenge the accuracy and completeness of information
• Right to Limit Use: Request limitation on the use, disclosure, or retention of information
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for collection, use, or disclosure

To exercise these rights, contact us at: shepeleva.yulia1999@gmail.com with subject line "PIPEDA Request - AI HabitMind"

14. EU Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on:

• Consent: When you grant permissions for HealthKit, notifications, or CloudKit
• Contract: To provide services you subscribe to (Smart and Pro tiers)
• Legitimate Interests: To maintain, improve, and provide app functionality and security

Your GDPR Rights

• Right of Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Restrict how your data is processed
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have rights regarding any AI-based decisions

Data Controller Information

• Data Controller: Yuliia Kulakova
• Contact: shepeleva.yulia1999@gmail.com
• Subject Line for GDPR Requests: "GDPR Request - AI HabitMind"

Data Protection Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated your GDPR rights.

15. HealthKit Specific Information

AI HabitMind may access the following HealthKit categories (only if you grant permission):

Health Data Accessed

• HKWorkoutType: Exercise data (type, duration, calories burned, distance, heart rate)
• HKMindfulnessMinutesType: Meditation and mindfulness sessions
• HKStepCountSampleType: Daily step counts
• HKActiveEnergyBurned: Calories burned during activity
• HKSleepAnalysis: Sleep duration and phases
• HKWaterTemperature: Water intake tracking

Critical Privacy Guarantees

• NEVER sold: HealthKit data is NEVER sold to advertisers, data brokers, or third parties
• NEVER shared: HealthKit data is NEVER shared with anyone except iCloud (if you enable sync)
• NEVER used for advertising: Your health data is NEVER used for targeted advertising
• NEVER used for insurance: Your health data is NEVER used for insurance purposes or discrimination
• Stored locally: All HealthKit data remains in the HealthKit database on your device
• Your control: You can revoke access at any time: Settings → Health → Data Access & Devices

How HealthKit Data is Used

• To correlate your workout habits with mood and habit success
• To provide personalized insights about health-related habits
• To generate recommendations for fitness and wellness habits
• To track consistency in health-related activities (all locally on your device)

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: