Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to nextroutine. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the data we collect through our iOS mobile application ("App") and how we handle that information.

By using nextroutine, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

nextroutine is a routine and habit tracking application designed to help you build better daily habits through challenges, streak tracking, focus timers, and progress analytics. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information while providing you with an excellent user experience.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account using Sign in with Apple, we collect:

• Your Apple ID email address (or Apple's private relay email if you choose to hide your email)
• Display name (if provided)
• Unique user identifier from Apple

Routine and Habit Data

To provide our core functionality, we collect and store:

• Routines you create and customize
• Challenges you participate in
• Completion records and timestamps
• Streak data and statistics
• Focus timer sessions and durations
• Notes and custom content you add to your routines
• Celebrity routine templates you view or save

Device and Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you use the App:

• Device type and model (for sync compatibility)
• Operating system version
• App version
• Device identifiers (for cloud sync across your devices)
• General usage patterns (features used, session duration)

Subscription Information

When you subscribe to nextroutine, we collect:

• Subscription plan type (monthly or yearly)
• Subscription status (active, expired, cancelled)
• Purchase date and renewal date
• Transaction identifiers (processed through RevenueCat and Apple)

Note: We do not collect or store your payment card information. All payment processing is handled securely by Apple through the App Store.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing Core Functionality

• Creating and maintaining your account
• Storing and syncing your routines, challenges, and progress across your devices
• Calculating and displaying your streaks and statistics
• Enabling focus timer functionality
• Providing access to celebrity routine templates

Managing Subscriptions

• Processing and managing your subscription
• Verifying subscription status and entitlements
• Handling subscription renewals and cancellations
• Providing customer support related to billing

Improving the App

• Understanding how users interact with features
• Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Developing new features and improvements
• Optimizing app performance and user experience

Customer Support

• Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Troubleshooting technical problems
• Providing assistance with account and subscription issues

Legal and Security

• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and abuse
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Protecting the rights and safety of our users

Data Storage and Security

Where We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud-based database infrastructure built on PostgreSQL. Supabase provides enterprise-grade security and reliability for data storage and management.

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Data encryption in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
• Data encryption at rest in our database
• Secure authentication through Apple Sign-in
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Secure API communications between the app and our servers

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to maintain and improve our security practices.

Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to provide and improve nextroutine:

Supabase (Database and Authentication)

What they receive: Your account information, routine data, progress data, and device identifiers for sync functionality.

Purpose: Storing your data securely and enabling cloud sync across your devices.

RevenueCat (Subscription Management)

What they receive: Your subscription information, purchase receipts, and user identifiers.

Purpose: Managing subscription status, processing renewals, and verifying entitlements.

Apple (Sign in with Apple, App Store)

What they receive: Your Apple ID information, purchase history, and app usage data as per Apple's policies.

Purpose: Authentication, payment processing, and app distribution.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies. We only share the minimum necessary information with these services to provide our functionality.

Data Sharing and Your Privacy

Limited Data Sharing

We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Essential Service Providers: With Supabase, RevenueCat, and Apple as described above, only to the extent necessary to provide our services.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users would be notified).

Your routine and habit data belongs to you. We respect your privacy and will never monetize your personal information.

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy:

• Active Accounts: Your data is retained while your account is active and you continue to use nextroutine.
• Inactive Accounts: If you stop using the app but don't delete your account, we retain your data to allow you to return and continue where you left off.
• Subscription Records: We retain subscription and transaction records for accounting and legal compliance purposes, typically for 7 years.

Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

• Your routine data, challenges, and progress are permanently deleted within 30 days
• Your account information is removed from our active systems
• Some information may be retained in backup systems for up to 90 days
• Certain records may be retained for legal compliance (e.g., transaction records)

To delete your account, please contact us at support@nextroutine.app.

Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. You can view most of your data directly in the app, or contact us for a complete data export.

Right to Correction

You can update your routine data, challenges, and other information directly in the app. For account information changes, contact us at support@nextroutine.app.

Right to Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. Contact us at support@nextroutine.app to delete your account and associated data.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format. Contact us to request a data export.

Right to Opt-Out

You have the right to opt-out of certain data processing activities. Since we don't sell your data or use it for advertising, this primarily applies to analytics and improvement activities.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@nextroutine.app

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Children's Privacy

nextroutine is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our App or provide any information to us.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at support@nextroutine.app.

Parents and guardians should monitor their children's use of mobile applications and ensure they do not provide personal information without permission.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

Our service providers (Supabase, RevenueCat, Apple) operate globally and may process your data in various locations. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

By using nextroutine, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, which may have different data protection rules than your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through the app or via email if the changes are significant
• Provide you with an opportunity to review the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of nextroutine after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any changes to this Privacy Policy, you should stop using the App and delete your account.

Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours during business days. For urgent privacy concerns, please indicate "URGENT" in your email subject line.