Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Goal Tracker.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Username and email address
  • Password (securely encrypted)
  • Goals, milestones, and progress data
  • Community posts and comments

Analytics Data (Anonymized)

  • IP Addresses: Anonymized by removing the last segment (e.g., 192.168.1.123 becomes 192.168.1.0)
  • Device Info: Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Usage Patterns: Pages visited, features used, time spent

Privacy Protection

We anonymize IP addresses and don't track individual users' locations or use data for advertising.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Provision: Provide and maintain your Goal Tracker account
  • Communication: Send important account and service updates
  • Analytics: Understand usage patterns and improve our platform
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
  • Support: Provide customer support and resolve issues

3. Data Retention

  • Account Data: While your account is active + 30 days after deletion
  • Analytics Data: Anonymized data retained for 90 days
  • Support Data: Customer support interactions for 2 years

4. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correct: Update inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Delete: Request deletion of your data
  • Export: Download your data in machine-readable format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest

To exercise these rights, contact us at: goaltrackers2001@gmail.com

5. Cookies & Security

Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication, security, and basic analytics. No advertising cookies.

Security: We implement encryption, access controls, regular audits, and data anonymization to protect your information.

6. Third-Party Services

  • Stripe: Payment processing (has its own privacy policy)
  • Email Service: Transactional emails only

We don't share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Changes & Contact

We may update this policy with notice via email or website announcement. Material changes will be prominently announced.

Questions about privacy? Contact us:

  • Email: goaltrackers2001@gmail.com
  • Address: Goal Tracker, United Kingdom