Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Daycite ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Daycite ("Service").

By using Daycite, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information from Google Authentication

When you sign in with Google, we receive:

• Name — Used to personalize your dashboard
• Email Address — Used as your unique identifier and for account recovery
• Profile Picture URL — Displayed on your dashboard

We do not store your Google password. All authentication is handled securely by Google.

2.2 User Content

Data you actively create and store in Daycite:

• Habits — Names, types (Keep/Quit), tracking preferences
• Daily Logs — Counts, minutes, status for each habit
• Notes — Your personal notes on any day
• Preferences — Settings like theme preference

2.3 Automatically Collected Data

We automatically collect certain data when you use the Service:

• Usage Data — How you interact with the Service (pages visited, features used)
• Device Information — Browser type, operating system, device type
• IP Address — For security and analytics (anonymized when possible)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Personalize your experience
• Send you important service updates (e.g., security notices)
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the product
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

We do not use your data for targeted advertising or marketing without your explicit consent.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers — With trusted third parties who help us operate the Service (e.g., hosting, database). They are contractually obligated to keep your data secure.
• Legal Requirements — If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Business Transfers — If Daycite is acquired or merges with another company, your data will be transferred with appropriate safeguards.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account at any time, which will permanently remove all your data from our systems.

Even after account deletion, we may retain certain aggregated, anonymized data for analytics purposes.

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption — All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• Access Control — Strict access controls for our team
• Regular Audits — We review our security practices regularly
• Secure Authentication — Google OAuth handles authentication

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of your data
• Correction — Update or correct your data
• Deletion — Delete your account and all associated data
• Portability — Request your data in a portable format
• Object — Object to certain data processing
• Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to:

• Maintain your session when logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Service (anonymized)

You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.

We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising.

9. Third-Party Services

Daycite uses the following third-party services:

• Google OAuth — For authentication. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Font Awesome — For icons. See Font Awesome's Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts — For typography.

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

10. Children's Privacy

Daycite 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/guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Daycite is hosted in the United Kingdom. By using the Service, you consent to your data being transferred to and stored in the UK. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Notifying you via email (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.daycite.com

Trust is important to us. Read our Terms of Service for more information.