Privacy First: Hydrate Guru is designed with privacy at its core. All your hydration data is stored locally on your device and never sent to our servers without your explicit consent.
Information We Collect
Hydrate Guru collects and processes the following information:
- Hydration Data: Daily water intake records, hydration goals, and consumption patterns
- App Settings: Language preferences, unit system (metric/imperial), notification settings
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous app usage statistics to improve the user experience (optional)
- Health Data: Integration with Apple Health and Google Fit (only with your explicit permission)
- Device Information: Device model and OS version for app optimization
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used exclusively for:
- Providing core hydration tracking functionality
- Sending personalized hydration reminders
- Generating progress statistics and achievements
- Synchronizing data with health platforms (Apple Health, Google Fit)
- Improving app performance and user experience
Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Local Storage: All personal data is stored locally on your device using encrypted SharedPreferences
- Biometric Protection: Optional Face ID, Touch ID, and fingerprint authentication
- No Cloud Storage: Personal hydration data is never transmitted to external servers
- Secure Health Integration: Health data sync uses official Apple Health and Google Fit APIs with encryption
Third-Party Services
Hydrate Guru integrates with the following third-party services:
- Apple Health: Optional integration for iOS users (requires explicit permission)
- Google Fit: Optional integration for Android users (requires explicit permission)
- Google Mobile Ads: For non-intrusive advertisements in free version
- App Store Connect/Google Play: For in-app purchase processing
Each service operates under their respective privacy policies. We do not share your personal hydration data with advertising networks.
Data Export and Deletion
You have full control over your data:
- Export: Export your hydration data in CSV or JSON format at any time
- Deletion: Delete all app data through device settings or by uninstalling the app
- Selective Removal: Remove individual hydration entries or reset specific data categories
Children's Privacy
Hydrate Guru does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.
International Data Transfers
Since all personal data is stored locally on your device, no international data transfers occur for your hydration tracking data. Anonymous analytics data may be processed by service providers in different countries, but this data cannot be linked to you personally.
Your Rights
As a user of Hydrate Guru, you have the right to:
- Access all data stored by the app
- Export your data in portable formats
- Delete your data at any time
- Opt-out of analytics collection
- Disable health platform integrations
- Control notification preferences
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through the app. Your continued use of Hydrate Guru after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.