# Privacy Policy — TapTide

**Last updated:** 26 June 2026

## Summary

TapTide is an **offline-first** application. **No personal data is collected, transmitted, or stored on any server.** Everything you enter stays on your device.

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## 1. No Data Collection

TapTide does **not** collect, store, or transmit any personal information. There are no analytics SDKs, no crash reporting tools, no telemetry, and no backend servers.

All data you create — habits, completion history, daily wins, settings — exists **only locally** on your device via SQLite.

## 2. No Account Required

You do not need to create an account, sign in, or provide an email address to use TapTide. There is no registration, no login, and no cloud sync.

## 3. Internet Permission

TapTide requests the `INTERNET` permission solely to serve **banner advertisements** via Google AdMob. No app functionality requires internet access — the app works fully offline.

## 4. Advertisements

TapTide displays bottom banner ads served by Google AdMob. AdMob may collect device identifiers for ad personalisation. You can opt out of personalised ads in the AdMob settings. See Google's Privacy Policy for details:

[https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)

## 5. Notifications

TapTide uses local notifications to remind you of your routines. All notifications are scheduled locally on your device. No notification data is sent to any server.

## 6. Device Permissions

| Permission | Purpose |
|------------|---------|
| `INTERNET` | AdMob banner ads |
| `POST_NOTIFICATIONS` | Local habit reminders (Android 13+) |
| `VIBRATE` | Haptic feedback on habit tap |

## 7. Data Storage

All data is stored in a local SQLite database on your device. The database is never uploaded, backed up to the cloud, or accessible by any third party. Deleting the app removes all data permanently.

## 8. Third-Party Services

- **Google AdMob** — serves banner ads. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- **expo-notifications** — handles local notification scheduling. No data transmitted.

## 9. Children's Privacy

TapTide does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13.

## 10. Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes, the "Last updated" date at the top will be revised. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of any changes.

## 11. Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, please contact the developer via the Google Play Store listing.

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