1. Introduction
Welcome to HTReminder. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our hot tub management application.
2. Information We Collect
HTReminder collects the following types of information:
- Account Information: Email address and authentication credentials (managed securely through Firebase Authentication)
- Hot Tub Data: Information about your hot tubs, including customer details, maintenance schedules, and service history
- Chemical Logs: Water quality measurements and chemical treatment records you enter
- Maintenance Records: Task completion history and scheduling information
- Inventory Data: Chemical inventory levels and usage tracking
- Images: Photos of test strips and owner manuals you choose to upload for AI analysis
- Device Information: Basic device information for app functionality and notifications
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the HTReminder service
- Sync your data across your devices using Firebase Firestore
- Send you maintenance reminder notifications
- Analyze test strip images using Google's Gemini AI to provide water chemistry recommendations
- Process owner manuals to automatically generate maintenance schedules
- Improve and optimize app functionality
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using:
- Local Storage: Data is stored locally on your device using SQLite database
- Cloud Backup: Your data is backed up to Firebase Firestore for sync and recovery
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- Access Control: Only you can access your data through your authenticated account
5. Third-Party Services
HTReminder uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): For authentication, cloud storage, and cloud functions
- Google Sign-In: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your name and email address from Google to create your account. Google's privacy policy applies to their authentication service.
- Google Gemini AI: Photos you submit for analysis are sent to Google's Gemini AI service for processing. Photos are not stored on our servers or by Google beyond the processing session. Google's AI terms apply: https://ai.google.dev/terms
- Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications
These services have their own privacy policies and data handling practices. We encourage you to review:
6. Data Sharing
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your data with advertisers
- Use your data for marketing purposes
- Access your data except for technical support purposes with your explicit permission
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of notifications
- Request corrections to your data
8. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all associated data is permanently deleted from our servers within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
HTReminder is not intended for use by anyone under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, for significant changes, providing in-app notification.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
12. Consent
By using HTReminder, you consent to this privacy policy and agree to its terms.