Privacy Policy for CleanStreak

Last Updated: February 3, 2026

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Introduction

Thank you for using CleanStreak ("the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our app.

The short version: We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data. Everything stays on your device.

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Information Collection and Use

What We DON'T Collect

We DO NOT collect, store, transmit, or have access to:

❌ Personal information (name, email, phone number)
❌ Account credentials (no accounts exist)
❌ Usage analytics or tracking data
❌ Device identifiers (IDFA, UUID)
❌ Location data
❌ Health data
❌ Photos or media
❌ Contacts
❌ Payment information
❌ IP addresses
❌ Crash reports or diagnostics
❌ Any other personal data

What Data Exists (Locally Only)

The following data is stored locally on your device only and never leaves your device:

#### Challenge Data

Challenge names you create
Start and end dates
Challenge type selections
Daily check-in records:

- Date of check-in

- Status (alcohol-free or had alcohol)

- Optional mood selection

- Optional text notes

Money saved calculations

#### App Settings

Display preferences (theme, money visibility)
Notification preferences
Reminder time settings
Haptic feedback toggle

#### Where Data is Stored

Local device storage using iOS UserDefaults
Widget data (if widgets used) in shared App Group container
All data encrypted by iOS when device is locked
No cloud storage or remote servers

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Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Never Share Your Data

We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose your data to anyone because we never have access to it.

No data is transmitted to our servers (we don't have servers)
No data is shared with third parties
No data is used for advertising
No data is analyzed or processed externally

User-Initiated Sharing Only

The only way your data can leave your device is if you choose to:

1. Export Data

- You can export your data as a JSON file

- You control where this file goes

- You decide who to share it with

2. Share Progress

- You can share progress text or images

- You choose what to share and where

- Uses iOS native share sheet

- We have no access to shared content

3. Device Backup

- Data may be included in iOS device backups

- iCloud or iTunes backups controlled by you

- Subject to Apple's privacy policies

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Third-Party Services

Apple Services Only

The app uses these Apple/iOS services:

1. iOS UserDefaults

- Local storage on your device

- Subject to Apple's privacy policy

2. iOS Notifications

- Local notifications only (no push notifications)

- Requires permission (you can decline)

- No data sent to Apple's servers

3. iOS Share Sheet

- Native iOS sharing interface

- No data passes through our systems

- Subject to destination app's privacy policy

4. App Store

- Subject to Apple's App Store privacy policy

- We do not receive user data from Apple

No Third-Party Analytics

We do NOT use:

Google Analytics
Firebase
Facebook SDK
Mixpanel
Amplitude
Crashlytics
Any other analytics services

No Advertising

No ads displayed in the app
No advertising trackers
No ad networks
No targeted advertising
No ad personalization

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Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All data stored using iOS UserDefaults
Encrypted by iOS when device is locked
Protected by your device passcode/biometrics
Deleted when app is deleted

Security Measures

While we don't have access to your data, we recommend:

Use a strong device passcode
Enable Face ID or Touch ID
Keep iOS updated
Enable device encryption (on by default)
Back up your data regularly using export feature

Data Retention

Data persists as long as the app is installed
Deleting the app deletes all data
No data retention on servers (we have no servers)

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Children's Privacy

Age Appropriateness

App is rated for ages 13+
App contains no content inappropriate for teens
App does not knowingly collect data from children under 13
No accounts, so no age verification needed

Parental Control

Parents can monitor app usage via iOS Screen Time
No in-app purchases
No external links requiring parental approval
No social features or messaging

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Your Rights and Control

You Have Complete Control

Because all data is local:

✅ Access: View all your data anytime in the app
✅ Export: Download your data as JSON anytime
✅ Delete: Remove the app to delete all data
✅ Modify: Edit any check-in or setting
✅ Transfer: Export and import data between devices

No Data Requests Needed

Since we never have your data:

No need to request access to your data
No need to request deletion (just delete the app)
No need to opt-out of anything
No need to contact us about data

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International Users

Geographic Scope

App available worldwide via App Store
All data stays on your device regardless of location
No cross-border data transfers (we never receive data)
Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

Compliance

GDPR (EU):

No personal data collected = no GDPR concerns
Right to access: View in app
Right to deletion: Delete app
Right to portability: Export feature
No data processors or controllers

CCPA (California):

No personal information sold
No personal information collected
No third-party sharing
No opt-out required (nothing to opt out of)

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Updates to Privacy Policy

How We Notify You

If we ever change our privacy practices:

Update this policy
Change "Last Updated" date at top
Notify via App Store update notes
Post notice in app (if major changes)

Current Commitment

We commit to:

Never collecting personal data without explicit consent
Never selling user data
Maintaining privacy-first design
Notifying users of material privacy changes

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Technical Information

What iOS Permissions We Use

The app may request these iOS permissions:

1. Notifications (Optional)

- For daily reminder

- Local notifications only

- No push notifications

- No data sent off-device

2. App Groups (Optional, for widgets)

- Share data between app and widget

- Data stays on your device

- Widget reads local data only

We DO NOT request:

Camera
Photos
Location
Contacts
Microphone
Health
Calendar
Reminders
Bluetooth
Motion

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Open Source Transparency

Code Review

While not currently open source, our privacy claims can be verified:

No networking code (no API calls)
No analytics SDKs
No tracking libraries
Simple UserDefaults storage

Third-Party Audit

We welcome:

Security researchers to verify claims
Privacy advocates to audit the app
Technical reviews by users

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Contact Information

Questions About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

Email: [[email protected]]

Website: [your-website.com] (if applicable)

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours.

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Summary

Our Privacy Promise:

1. ✅ Zero data collection - We never see your data

2. ✅ Everything stays local - Your device only

3. ✅ No tracking - No analytics, no ads

4. ✅ You control exports - Share only if you want

5. ✅ Complete transparency - No hidden data usage

6. ✅ No accounts - Nothing to hack or breach

7. ✅ Open about practices - This policy is clear

In Plain English:

CleanStreak is a completely private habit tracker. We built it without any data collection because we believe your health journey is your business, not ours.

We don't know who you are
We don't know what you track
We don't see your progress
We don't analyze your patterns
We don't sell anything about you
We can't because we never have your data

It's really that simple.

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Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy is governed by:

Laws of the United States
State of [Your State]
Apple App Store guidelines
GDPR (for EU users)
CCPA (for California users)

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Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 30, 2026 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

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Consent

By using CleanStreak, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Since we don't collect data, there's nothing to consent to regarding data collection—but you do consent to our approach of NOT collecting data.

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*CleanStreak - Privacy First, Always.*

Your data belongs to you. We never see it. That's our commitment.