📄 Privacy Policy — Lotus Habits

1. Overview

Lotus Habits (“the App”, “we”, “our”) is a privacy-focused habit tracking and productivity application built for Android.

• The App does not operate any servers or backend infrastructure
• The App does not collect personal data directly
• All user data is stored locally on your device only

However, the App uses limited third-party services (such as advertising providers) that may collect certain information independently.

2. Data Storage (On-Device Only)

All user data is stored exclusively on your device and is not transmitted to us.

• Habits and schedules
• Habit completion records
• Daily tracker entries
• Tasks and to-do items
• Pomodoro session data
• App settings and preferences
• Notification configurations
• App lock settings (biometric preference only)

Storage methods:

• SQLite
• SharedPreferences

3. Data We Do Not Collect

• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Account data (no login or signup system)
• Cross-app tracking data
• Remote or cloud-stored data

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdMob (Advertising)

The free version of the App displays ads using Google AdMob.

AdMob may automatically collect:

• Device identifiers
• IP address
• Device and operating system information
• Ad interaction data

This data is handled by Google, not by us.

Purpose:

• Displaying ads
• Personalization (where applicable)
• Analytics and fraud prevention

More info: https://policies.google.com/privacy

User Control: You can disable ad personalization in Android settings.

In certain regions, users may be asked for consent for personalized ads.

4.2 In-App Purchases

• Processed by Google Play Store
• No payment data stored by us

5. App Permissions

• Biometric — App lock
• Notifications — Reminders
• Exact Alarm — Scheduling
• Storage — Backup/restore

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data. However, third-party services like AdMob may process data independently.

7. Data Backup & Export

• Manual backups only
• Stored where you choose
• We do not access backup files

8. Data Retention & Deletion

• Data stays on your device
• Uninstalling deletes app data
• Backup files must be deleted manually

9. Data Security

• Android app sandboxing
• Permission controls
• Device-level security

We recommend keeping your device secure and updated.

10. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws.

• You can manage your data directly in the App
• You can delete all data by uninstalling the App

11. Children’s Privacy

This App is not intended for children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data.

12. Changes to This Policy

Updates will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

Email: lotushabits.support@gmail.com