Privacy Policy

App: Stride – Habit & Wellness Tracker
Developer: J.A. Reyes
Effective date: September 22, 2026
Contact: jrysnt@gmail.com

1. Overview

Stride is a personal habit and wellness tracking app designed for people managing ADHD, anxiety, chronic pain, and hyperfocus tendencies. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data the app collects, how it is used, and your rights.

Stride operates in two tiers: a free tier (up to 3 habits, unlimited tasks, data stored locally on your device) and a Pro tier (unlimited habits, Google Sign-In, and cloud backup via Firebase). The sections below clarify which applies in each case.

2. Data We Collect

All users (free and Pro)

The following is stored locally on your device in a private SQLite database:

• Your first name (used for personalized notifications and in-app greetings)
• Health conditions you select: ADHD, anxiety, chronic pain, and/or hyperfocus (multi-select)
• Habits and tasks you create, including name, emoji, schedule, energy cost, and completion history
• Daily check-in records: mood, energy, pain/tension scores, body pain locations (interactive heatmap), somatic tension locations, ADHD focus blockers, and free-text notes
• CBT thought log entries: situation triggers, feared outcomes, actual outcomes, and anxiety ratings
• Parked thoughts (hyperfocus circuit-breaker entries)
• Notification preferences and app settings
• Momentum and streak counters

Anonymous Firebase session (all users)

On first launch, Stride automatically creates an anonymous Firebase Authentication session. This generates an anonymous Firebase user ID (UID) on Google's servers — no name, email, or personal information is associated with it. This session is used for internal app stability; it does not sync any of your personal data unless you sign in with Google (Pro feature).

Pro users (Google Sign-In enabled)

When you sign in with Google and enable cloud backup, the data listed above is additionally synced to Firebase Firestore (Google's cloud database) so it can be backed up and accessed across your devices. We also store:

• Your Google account email address and Firebase UID — used solely to identify your Firestore data and verify your Pro subscription

Subscriptions (Pro users)

Purchases are processed by RevenueCat, our subscription management provider. After Google Sign-In, your Firebase UID is shared with RevenueCat to link your subscription status to your account. RevenueCat receives your Google Play purchase token and subscription status. We do not store or process payment card details. RevenueCat's privacy policy is available at revenuecat.com/privacy.

3. Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do not sell your data to any third party
• We do not use third-party analytics or crash reporting services
• We do not show ads or collect advertising identifiers
• We do not access your contacts, camera, microphone, or location
• We do not access files outside the app's private storage
• Free users who do not sign in with Google: your personal data never leaves your device

4. Clinical Report Export

Stride can generate an HTML health report summarizing your check-ins, body pain patterns, and CBT thought log entries. This report is written to your device's temporary cache folder and shared only when you explicitly choose to share it using the Android share sheet (email, messaging, etc.). The report is never uploaded to any server by the app. You are responsible for the security of any copies you share.

5. Third-Party Services

• Google Firebase Authentication – anonymous session on first launch; Google Sign-In for Pro accounts. Subject to Google's Firebase privacy policy.
• Google Firebase Firestore – cloud sync for Pro users. Data is stored on Google's servers. Subject to Google's Firebase privacy policy.
• RevenueCat – subscription and purchase management. Subject to RevenueCat's privacy policy.

6. Permissions

Stride requests the following Android permissions:

• POST_NOTIFICATIONS – to send habit reminders and wellness check-in prompts. You can disable these at any time in your device settings.
• RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED – to reschedule reminders after your device restarts.
• SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM – to deliver reminders at the precise times you choose.
• VIBRATE – for optional haptic feedback within the app and on notifications.
• WAKE_LOCK – to ensure the device stays awake long enough to fire a scheduled alarm reliably.
• REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS – a system prompt is shown on first launch asking you to exempt Stride from battery optimization, so reminders are not delayed when your device is idle. You may decline this.
• INTERNET – used by Firebase (anonymous session, Pro sync) and RevenueCat (subscription verification). Not used for any other purpose.

No permission grants us access to personal files, health records, contacts, camera, microphone, or location data.

7. Children's Privacy

Stride is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the app, please contact us and we will address it promptly.

8. Data Deletion

Free users: all data is stored locally on your device. Uninstalling the app removes it completely. Note that an anonymous Firebase UID is created on first launch; this is deleted automatically if unused.

Pro users: your data is also stored in Firebase Firestore. To request deletion of your cloud data, email us at jrysnt@gmail.com with the subject "Data Deletion Request" and we will remove your Firestore data within 30 days. You can also delete individual entries within the app, which propagates the deletion to the cloud on the next sync.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as the app evolves. Any changes will be reflected here with an updated effective date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

Questions or concerns? Reach us at jrysnt@gmail.com.