Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 19, 2026

Grit Tracking ("we", "our", or "the extension") is a habit tracking application available as a web app and Chrome extension. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

        Privacy Commitment: We have updated our extension to minimize data access. We
        no longer request browser history permissions and have removed all third-party analytics
        tracking to ensure the highest level of user privacy.
      

Information We Collect

1. Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we receive:

Email address - Used for account identification and optional email notifications
Display name - Used to personalize your experience
Profile photo URL - Displayed in the app interface

2. Habit Data

Data you create within the app:

Activities - Names, colors, and optional "why" descriptions for your habits
Activity logs - Records of when you complete activities (date and time)
Preferences - Email notification settings, theme preferences

How We Use Your Information

Provide the service - Store and sync your habits across devices
Send notifications - Weekly/monthly summaries and milestone alerts (if you opt in)
Maintenance - Essential logs to ensure the service remains stable and secure

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services for core functionality:

Google Firebase - Secure authentication and database (Firestore)

These services have their own privacy policies. Your data stored in Firebase is subject to Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Storage and Security

Habit data is stored in Google Cloud Firestore with industry-standard encryption
Data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS/TLS connections
We use granular security rules to ensure only you can access your own data
Local data is stored in your browser's persistent storage when not signed in

Data Retention

Your data is retained for as long as your account is active
Archived activities are automatically deleted after 30 days
You can request complete data deletion at any time

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access - View all data we store about you
Export - Download your habit data at any time
Delete - Request permanent deletion of your account and related data
Opt-out - Disable email notifications in your profile settings

Chrome Web Store Compliance

This extension complies with the Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies, including:

Limited Use: We only use data for the primary purpose of habit tracking
No sale of user data
No use of data for advertising or tracking across sites
Minimal permissions: We do not request access to your browsing history

The use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Children's Privacy

Grit Tracking is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date above.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: grittracker@gmail.com