Effective Date: January 25, 2026
Welcome to Hydrate! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our water tracking application.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Water Intake Data: Daily water consumption amounts you log
- Goal Settings: Your personalized daily hydration goals
- Notification Preferences: Reminder settings and schedules
- Account Information: If you create an account (username, email for subscription management)
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
- Usage Data: App interactions, features used, session duration
- League Data: Your position and progress in weekly competitions (anonymized)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the Hydrate app functionality
- Track your daily and weekly water intake progress
- Calculate your position in weekly leagues
- Send reminder notifications based on your preferences
- Process premium subscription purchases
- Improve app features and user experience
- Provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
Most of your data is stored locally on your device, including:
- Daily water intake logs
- Personal settings and preferences
- Streak and achievement data
Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure storage on your device
- Regular security updates and patches
- Limited data retention periods
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share limited data only in these circumstances:
League Participation
If you participate in weekly leagues, the following anonymized data is shared:
- Your display name or username
- Weekly water intake totals
- League position and tier
Service Providers
- Payment Processing: Apple App Store (for in-app purchases)
- Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics for app improvement
- Cloud Storage: Encrypted backup services (if enabled)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to:
- Comply with legal processes or government requests
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of Hydrate users
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
Access and Control
- View Your Data: Access all your logged water intake in the app
- Delete Data: Clear your history through app settings
- Export Data: Request a copy of your data (Premium feature)
- Opt-Out: Disable leagues or notifications anytime
Account Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data by:
Note: Deleting your account will permanently remove all your data and cannot be undone.
6. Children's Privacy
Hydrate is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
7. Third-Party Services
Hydrate may integrate with third-party services:
- Apple Health: Sync water intake data (optional, requires permission)
- Apple App Store: Subscription and payment processing
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
8. International Users
If you are using Hydrate from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where we operate. By using our app, you consent to this transfer.
GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the "Effective Date" at the top
- Notify you through the app
- Post the new policy on our website
Continued use of Hydrate after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us