Privacy Policy for Water Reminder

ByAlice

Effective Date: October 6, 2026
Last Updated: October 6, 2026
Application Name: Water Reminder & Tracker (“Water Reminder”, “the App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)

1. Introduction

Pinflares is dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how your data is treated. This Privacy Policy details the types of information processed, how it is utilized, and the safeguards in place when you download, install, and use the Water Reminder & Tracker application on Android.

By installing and using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any terms within this policy, please uninstall and discontinue use of the App.

2. Summary of Core Principles

  • Local-First Architecture: Your personal metrics (weight, gender, age, wake/sleep schedules) and daily water intake records are stored strictly on your local device. We do not operate remote private servers that collect or store your hydration records.
  • No Mandatory Account Registration: You do not need to register, create a profile, or submit your personal identity (name, email, phone number) to track your daily hydration.
  • Zero Sale of Personal Data: We never sell, rent, lease, or monetize your personal health or hydration records.
  • Transparent Industry-Standard Services: Authoritative third-party SDKs (Google Firebase, Google AdMob, and RevenueCat) are utilized strictly for anonymous crash reporting, app analytics, non-intrusive advertisements, and Google Play subscription validation.

3. Information We Collect and Process

A. Information Stored Locally on Your Device (Not Transmitted to Our Servers)

To compute your recommended daily water intake and trigger custom alarms, the App processes and stores the following information locally in your device’s sandboxed storage (Hive / SharedPreferences):

  • User Profile Inputs: Weight, gender, age, activity level, wake-up time, and bedtime.
  • Hydration Records: Beverage types logged (water, coffee, tea, etc.), consumption volumes, timestamps, and target progress.
  • App Preferences: Volume units (ml / fl oz), weight units (kg / lb), notification intervals, selected reminder sounds, vibration toggles, and UI themes.

Note: All health, hydration, and schedule parameters remain strictly on your device and are never uploaded to Pinflares servers.

B. Technical and Diagnostic Data Collected Automatically

When you run the App, authorized third-party developer SDKs may automatically collect non-personally identifiable diagnostic information:

  • Device Identifiers: Google Advertising ID (GAID / AD_ID), anonymous installation identifiers, and vendor IDs.
  • Device Specifications: Hardware model, manufacturer, Android OS version, system language, screen resolution, and time zone.
  • Usage & Event Metrics: App launches, screen transitions, session length, button taps, and feature engagement.
  • Crash & Performance Diagnostics: Crash logs, stack traces, system state at the time of failure, memory usage, and network response latencies.

C. In-App Purchase and Subscription Details

  • In-app purchases and subscriptions are handled through Google Play In-App Billing via RevenueCat.
  • We do not receive, process, or store your payment card details, bank information, or billing address. All financial transactions are securely processed directly by Google Play.
  • An anonymous subscriber token is used by RevenueCat and Google Play to confirm entitlement access (e.g., ad removal or unlocked premium features).

4. Android Device Permissions and Justifications

In strict adherence to Google Play Developer Policies, the App requests only permissions essential to its core functions:

PermissionIdentifierPurpose & Justification
NotificationsPOST_NOTIFICATIONSRequired on Android 13 (API level 33) and higher to deliver scheduled hydration reminders and goal achievement notifications.
Exact AlarmsSCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARMRequired to trigger hydration alerts at precise user-selected times throughout your active day.
Run at StartupRECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDAutomatically re-registers your scheduled hydration reminders after your device reboots.
Battery OptimizationREQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONSPrompts the system to prevent aggressive battery savers (Doze mode) from delaying or suppressing scheduled water reminders.
Audio AccessREAD_MEDIA_AUDIO / READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (API ≤ 32)Used solely when you choose to select a custom reminder tone or audio track stored on your device.
Advertising IDcom.google.android.gms.permission.AD_IDAllows Google AdMob to deliver relevant advertisements in the free version in accordance with Google Play families policies.
Network AccessINTERNET & ACCESS_NETWORK_STATEValidates in-app purchases, loads advertisements, verifies connectivity, and transmits anonymous crash reports.

5. Third-Party Services and Privacy Links

The App integrates verified third-party SDKs that adhere to strict international privacy standards:

  1. Google AdMob (Google LLC)
  2. RevenueCat (RevenueCat, Inc.)
    • Purpose: Subscription lifecycle and receipt validation using Google Play Billing Library 8+.
    • Privacy Policy: RevenueCat Privacy Policy
  3. Google Firebase Services (Google LLC)
    • Firebase Analytics: Anonymous usage metrics to evaluate feature performance.
    • Firebase Crashlytics: Crash diagnostics and stack traces for bug remediation.
    • Firebase Performance: Monitors app boot and UI rendering latency.
    • Firebase Remote Config: Configures dynamic feature toggles without requiring app reinstallations.
    • Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): Delivers critical push notifications.
    • Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy & Security

6. How We Use Information

The processed information is used solely to:

  • Calculate customized hydration goals tailored to your personal inputs.
  • Deliver reminder notifications reliably during your selected waking hours.
  • Authenticate, process, and restore in-app purchases and subscription access.
  • Display relevant, non-disruptive advertisements in the free tier.
  • Diagnose technical crashes, memory leaks, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Maintain compliance with Google Play Developer Program Policies.

7. Data Retention, Control, and Deletion

  • Local Data Retention: All hydration logs, metrics, and settings are retained locally on your device for as long as the App is installed.
  • How to Permanently Delete Your Data:
    1. In-App Reset: Reset targets and recorded preferences at any time in Settings.
    2. Clear App Storage: Go to Android Settings > Apps > Water Reminder > Storage > Clear Data / Storage to wipe all locally stored databases immediately.
    3. Uninstall the App: Removing the App from your device permanently purges all local databases, cache files, and settings.
  • Third-Party Telemetry: Anonymous analytical events and crash logs held by Google Firebase and RevenueCat expire automatically in accordance with their standard retention cycles (typically 90 days to 14 months).

8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & Google Play Families Policy)

Water Reminder & Tracker is designed for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children. If you believe that a minor has provided personal details through the App, please notify us at support@pinflares.com, and we will promptly ensure appropriate corrective action.

9. Your Global Privacy Rights

A. European Economic Area (GDPR) & UK Residents

Under the GDPR and UK GDPR, you maintain:

  • Right of Access & Rectification: The right to review and adjust personal inputs (editable directly in the App).
  • Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): The right to delete your records (achieved instantly by clearing storage or uninstalling the App).
  • Ad Personalization Controls: You can opt out of personalized advertisements at any time via your device settings (Settings > Google > Ads > Delete advertising ID).

B. California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

  • We do not sell or share personal information: We have not sold or shared any consumer personal information for commercial gain.
  • Right to Know and Delete: You have the right to request disclosure of categories of collected diagnostic data and request its deletion.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will never penalize or discriminate against any user for exercising their privacy rights.

10. Data Security

  • All local app data is sandboxed by the Android operating system, preventing access by unauthorized applications.
  • All external communication with third-party service endpoints (Google Play, RevenueCat, Firebase, AdMob) is encrypted in transit using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new features, SDK revisions, or regulatory changes.

  • Any modifications will be posted directly to this document with a refreshed “Last Updated” date.
  • We advise reviewing this policy occasionally to remain informed of our privacy practices.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us: