Privacy Policy for Drink Water Reminder: Tracker 

Effective Date: August 20, 2025
Last Updated: September 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Drink Water Reminder: Tracker , a hydration reminder and water intake tracking application ("App") developed by Anuj Choudhary ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Android mobile application.

By using Drink Water Reminder: Tracker , you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not download, register with, or use this App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information (Optional - Only if you sign in with Google)

When you choose to use Google Sign-in to sync your data, we collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Profile picture (if provided by Google)

• Google account identifier

2.2 Health and Fitness Data

• Water intake amounts (in ml)

• Time and date of each water consumption entry

• Daily water intake totals

• Lifetime water intake totals

• Your daily hydration goal (default 2500ml, customizable)

• Water intake history and timestamps

• Daily statistics and progress tracking

2.3 App Settings and Preferences

• Notification preferences (enabled/disabled)

• Reminder frequency settings (Every Hour, Every 2 Hours, Every 3 Hours)

• Custom notification messages

• Quiet hours settings (to pause notifications between 10 PM - 7 AM)

• App theme preferences (system/light/dark)

2.4 Technical Information

• Android device information (device type, Android version)

• App usage patterns and crash reports

• Notification permission status

• Local storage data for offline functionality

• App version information

2.5 Automatically Collected Information

• Device identifiers (for Firebase authentication)

• Time zone and locale settings

• IP address (temporary, only during Google sign-in)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Track and display your daily water intake (e.g., 250ml, 500ml entries)

• Calculate progress toward your daily hydration goal

• Send customized hydration reminders at your chosen frequency

• Sync data across your Android devices (when signed in with Google)

• Store intake history with timestamps (date, time, amount, type)

• Display lifetime intake statistics

3.2 Notifications

• Send hydration reminder notifications based on your settings

• Respect quiet hours preferences (10 PM - 7 AM)

• Provide "Drink Now" and "Snooze 15m" notification actions

• Send goal achievement celebrations when daily target is reached

3.3 App Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve features

• Fix bugs and technical issues

• Enhance user experience

• Develop new features

3.4 Data Synchronization (Optional)

• Sync your hydration data when signed in with Google

• Backup data to prevent loss during device changes

• Restore data across multiple Android devices

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage (Primary)

• All data is stored locally on your Android device by default

• Local data includes: intake entries, daily goals, preferences, and notification settings

• Local storage ensures app functionality without internet connection

• Data remains private and under your control

4.2 Cloud Storage (Optional - Firebase)

• Only when signed in with Google, data is synchronized with Firebase

• Synchronized data includes: intake history, daily goals, app settings, and preferences

• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest

• Firebase complies with industry-standard security measures

• You can sign out anytime to stop cloud synchronization

4.3 Security Measures

• Industry-standard encryption protocols

• Secure authentication through Google Sign-in

• Regular security updates and patches

• Limited access to personal data

• No data sharing with third parties for marketing purposes

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Services

• Google Sign-in: For optional user authentication and data sync

• Firebase Firestore: For optional data synchronization and backup

• Google Play Services: For app distribution and updates

5.2 Android System Services

• Android Notification System: For hydration reminder notifications

• Android SharedPreferences: For local app settings storage

• Android AsyncStorage: For local data persistence

5.3 Permissions Used

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS: To send hydration reminders

• INTERNET: For Google sign-in and Firebase sync (optional)

• ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: To check connectivity for sync features

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

• Google/Firebase for optional authentication and data sync

• Google Play Store for app distribution

6.2 Legal Requirements

• When required by law or legal process

• To protect our rights, property, or safety

• To prevent fraud or security threats

6.3 No Marketing or Advertising

• We do not share your data with advertising networks

• We do not use your hydration data for marketing purposes

• We do not sell your information to third parties

7. Data Retention

• Local data: Remains on your Android device until app is uninstalled or manually reset

• Cloud data (if signed in): Retained while your account is active

• Inactive accounts: Data may be retained for up to 2 years after last use

• Account deletion: All personal data deleted within 30 days upon request

• App uninstall: All local data is automatically deleted

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Data Control

• View all your stored intake data within the app

• Add, edit, or delete individual water intake entries

• Modify your daily hydration goal (range: 500ml - 10,000ml)

• Reset all app data to defaults at any time

8.2 Account Management

• Use the app without creating any account (local storage only)

• Sign in with Google for optional data synchronization

• Sign out anytime to stop cloud sync

• Delete Google account association

8.3 Notification Control

• Enable/disable all notifications

• Choose reminder frequency (hourly, 2-hourly, 3-hourly)

• Set custom notification messages

• Enable/disable quiet hours (10 PM - 7 AM)

9. Children's Privacy

Drink Water Reminder: Tracker is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have such information deleted.

10. International Users

If you are using our App from outside India, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India where our servers are located. By using the App, you consent to such transfer.

11. Changes to 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 within the App

• Updating the "Last Updated" date

• Providing in-app notification for significant changes

Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected

• Right to delete personal information

• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)

• Right to non-discrimination

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For European Union users, we comply with GDPR requirements:

• Lawful basis: Legitimate interest for app functionality, consent for optional Google sign-in

• Data subject rights: Access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction

• Data processing: Transparent and secure processing practices

• Data transfers: Appropriate safeguards for international transfers

14. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Developer: Anuj Choudhary
App:  Drink Water Reminder: Tracker
Email: anujchoudhary1003@gmail.com
Address: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

For data subject requests, please include:

• Your name and email associated with the account (if applicable)

• Specific request type (access, deletion, etc.)

• Description of your concern

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Madhya Pradesh, India.

16. Consent

By using Drink Water Reminder: Tracker on your Android device, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.