HabitGrind
Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to HabitGrind. This Privacy Policy is provided by Swick & Co. ("we," "our," or "us"), the developer of the HabitGrind mobile application ("HabitGrind" or "the Application"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we access, collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use HabitGrind. By using our Application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

This policy applies to the HabitGrind application available on the Google Play Store.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may access, collect, or process via the Application includes:

2.1 Personal Data

Personally identifiable information, such as your username, email address, and display name, that you voluntarily provide when you register with the Application. If you create a public profile, your display name, username, bio, and avatar may be visible to other users.

2.2 User-Generated Content

We collect the habits, tracks, completions, and notes you create and log within the application. This includes habit names, descriptions, icons, metrics, and associated progress data. Public habits and tracks may be visible to other users.

2.3 Authentication Information

We use Firebase Authentication to manage user sign-in. We collect authentication data provided by third-party services like Google (e.g., Google ID, profile picture) if you choose to sign in using these methods. We do not store your passwords.

2.4 Location Data

HabitGrind collects precise (GPS) and approximate location data to enable the Location-Based Blocking feature.

What location data we access:

  • Precise location (GPS/network-based)
  • Approximate location (network-based)
  • Background location (when the app is closed or not in use)

How location data is used:

  • To determine if you are within a user-defined "blocked location zone"
  • To automatically block distracting apps when you enter specific locations (e.g., workplace, library, gym)
  • Location data is processed locally on your device to check against your configured blocked locations
  • Location monitoring runs in the background only when you have enabled location-based blocking rules

What we do NOT do with location data:

  • We do NOT store your location history
  • We do NOT transmit your location to external servers
  • We do NOT share your location with third parties
  • We do NOT use your location for advertising or analytics
  • We do NOT sell your location data

You can disable location-based blocking at any time in the app settings, which will stop all location data collection. You can also revoke location permissions in your device's Settings.

2.5 Accessibility Service API Data

HabitGrind uses the Android Accessibility Service API to enable the Website Blocking feature.

What data is accessed through the Accessibility Service:

  • Text content displayed in your web browser's URL/address bar
  • Detection of which browser application is currently in the foreground

How this data is used:

  • To detect when you attempt to visit a website on your personal block list
  • To display a blocking screen when a blocked website is detected
  • URL data is compared against your locally stored block list in real-time

What we do NOT do with Accessibility Service data:

  • We do NOT collect, store, or log any browsing history or URLs
  • We do NOT transmit any screen content to external servers
  • We do NOT share any data accessed via Accessibility Service with third parties
  • We do NOT use this data for advertising, analytics, or any purpose other than website blocking

The Accessibility Service is only used for the website blocking functionality and can be disabled at any time in your device's Accessibility Settings.

2.6 Derivative Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Application, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Application. This is handled by our backend provider, Firebase.

3. How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Application to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Display your habits, tracks, and progress to you
  • Enable location-based app blocking when you enter configured zones
  • Enable website blocking by detecting URLs in your browser
  • Enable user-to-user interactions, such as following and viewing public profiles
  • Aggregate anonymized data for statistical analysis and to improve the service
  • Notify you of updates to the application
  • Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience with the Application
  • Prevent fraudulent transactions, monitor against theft, and protect against criminal activity

4. Data Storage and Third-Party Services

Your data is stored and processed using Google Firebase services, including Firestore Database and Firebase Authentication. Firebase is a product of Google and adheres to Google's privacy policies and security standards. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy. We do not control these third-party services, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them.

Location data and Accessibility Service data are processed locally on your device and are NOT stored on our servers or transmitted to Firebase.

5. Optional Third-Party Integrations

To enhance your experience, HabitGrind offers optional integrations with third-party services. These integrations are only activated when you explicitly grant permission.

5.1 Google Drive

HabitGrind uses Google Drive to provide optional cloud backup and restore functionality. When you choose to enable this feature, your app data (including your habits, tracks, and settings) is stored in a dedicated folder in your personal Google Drive account. This allows you to back up your data and restore it when switching devices. We do not access any other files in your Google Drive.

5.2 Google Calendar

HabitGrind uses Google Calendar to allow you to import calendar events as habits and to sync your habits to a dedicated "HabitGrind" calendar. This integration is optional and only activated when you connect your Google account. We only read events you choose to import and write events to the HabitGrind calendar we create—we do not modify or delete your personal calendar events.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. We may disclose your information in the following situations:

  • By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
  • Publicly Visible Information: User profiles, public habits, and public tracks you create are visible to other users of the service.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: We use Google Firebase to host and operate the application. Google has access to data as described in its privacy policy.

We do NOT sell personal or sensitive user data, including location data.

7. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. All data transmitted to our servers is encrypted using modern cryptography (HTTPS/TLS). While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. Location data and Accessibility Service data are processed in real-time and are NOT retained or stored.

8.1 Account Deletion

If you wish to delete your account and all associated data, you may do so directly within the app settings or by contacting us. Upon account deletion, we will delete all personal data associated with your account, except where retention is required for legal, security, or fraud prevention purposes.

9. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Manage your profile information and habits directly within the application
  • Revoke location permissions at any time in your device's Settings
  • Disable the Accessibility Service at any time in your device's Accessibility Settings
  • Request permanent deletion of your account and all associated data

10. Policy for Children

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Swick & Co.

Email: hello@habitgrind.space