This privacy policy applies to the Growtine app (hereby referred to as "Application") for mobile devices that was created by (hereby referred to as "Service Provider") as a Free service. This service is intended for use "AS IS".
Information Collection and Use
The Application operates with a privacy-first approach. All your data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to external servers. The Application does not collect or transmit any personal information to the Service Provider.
The Application does not gather precise information about the location of your mobile device.
App Permissions
The Application may request the following permissions to provide its features:
• Storage Access - To save and retrieve your habit data, goals, and progress locally on your device. All data remains on your device only.
• Notifications - To send you reminders about your habits and routines at the times you specify. Notifications are scheduled locally and no notification data is sent to external servers.
• Biometric Authentication (Optional) - If you choose to enable app lock, the Application may request fingerprint or face recognition permissions to secure access to your data. Biometric data is handled by your device's operating system and is never accessed or stored by the Application.
• Camera/Photo Library (Optional) - If you choose to use the progress photos feature, the Application may request access to your camera or photo library. Photos are stored locally on your device only.
All permissions are optional except for Storage Access, which is required for the app to function. You can manage these permissions at any time through your device's Settings.
Since the Application does not collect or transmit any personal information, the Service Provider will not contact you through the Application. Any communication would only occur if you directly contact the Service Provider at the email address provided below.
Third Party Access
The Application does not transmit any user data to third parties. All your habit data, goals, and progress remain stored locally on your device. The Application is designed with privacy-first principles, ensuring your personal information never leaves your device.
Please note that the Application utilizes third-party services that have their own Privacy Policy about handling data. Below are the links to the Privacy Policy of the third-party service providers used by the Application:
The Service Provider may disclose User Provided and Automatically Collected Information: as required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, or similar legal process; when they believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect their rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request; with their trusted services providers who work on their behalf, do not have an independent use of the information we disclose to them, and have agreed to adhere to the rules set forth in this privacy statement.
Opt-Out Rights
You can stop all collection of information by the Application easily by uninstalling it. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.
Data Retention Policy
All data is stored locally on your device and remains there as long as the Application is installed. You have full control over your data and can delete it at any time by:
Clearing the app's data through your device's Settings
Uninstalling the Application, which removes all associated data No data is retained by the Service Provider as no data is ever transmitted from your device.
Children
The Service Provider does not use the Application to knowingly solicit data from or market to children under the age of 13.
The Application does not address anyone under the age of 13. The Service Provider does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 years of age. In the case the Service Provider discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, the Service Provider will immediately delete this from their servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact the Service Provider (desk.vas@gmail.com) so that they will be able to take the necessary actions.
Security
The Service Provider is concerned about safeguarding the confidentiality of your information. The Service Provider provides physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information the Service Provider processes and maintains.
Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time for any reason. The Service Provider will notify you of any changes to the Privacy Policy by updating this page with the new Privacy Policy. You are advised to consult this Privacy Policy regularly for any changes, as continued use is deemed approval of all changes.
This privacy policy is effective as of 2025-08-16
Your Consent By using the Application, you are consenting to the processing of your information as set forth in this Privacy Policy now and as amended by us.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding privacy while using the Application, or have questions about the practices, please contact the Service Provider via email at desk.vas@gmail.com.