Get Water Strong

Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 13, 2026
Age Requirement About This Policy Information Collected Data We Don't Collect How We Use Data Data Retention Disclosure Security Children's Privacy Data Control & CCPA Third-Party Services Policy Changes

Age Requirement

This app is intended for users age 13 and older only.

If you are under 13 years old, do not use this app or complete our survey. This app does not provide mechanisms for parental consent from children under 13.

About This Policy

GetWaterStrong LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Get Water Strong mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy aims to clearly outline what information is collected, how it is used, and the measures taken to safeguard it. We believe in transparency and minimal data collection. However, certain types of data are collected to provide and improve the Service.

Important: If you do not agree with how we collect or use data as described in this policy, please do not use this app. Because we are a lean and focused organization, there is no alternative approach or negotiation available.

Information We Collect

1. Water Intake Data

When you log water intake in the app:

Storage: Stored locally on your device only. Never transmitted to our servers or any third party.

2. App Settings & Preferences

The app stores your personal preferences locally on your device:

Storage: Stored locally via SharedPreferences (Android) or NSUserDefaults (iOS). Never transmitted to our servers.

3. Application Statistics

The app automatically calculates and stores:

Storage: Stored locally on your device. Never transmitted to our servers.

4. Usage Analytics (Firebase Analytics)

We use Firebase Analytics, a service provided by Google, to collect anonymized event-level data about how you interact with our app. This helps us understand usage patterns, identify popular features, improve performance, and develop new features.

Data collected includes:

Important: This data is collected at the individual event level but is processed by Firebase according to their aggregation and retention policies. Firebase does not identify you personally, but collects granular information about your app usage.

Storage: Transmitted to Google's Firebase Analytics servers according to Google's data retention policies, which typically retain user-level and event-level data for 60 days before automatic deletion.

5. Crash Reporting (Firebase Crashlytics)

We use Firebase Crashlytics, a service provided by Google, to automatically monitor and report app crashes and errors. This helps us identify and fix stability issues.

Data collected includes:

Storage: Transmitted to Google's Firebase Crashlytics servers. Retained according to Google's data retention policies.

6. Remote Configuration

The app periodically fetches remote configuration data from GitHub to provide updated content, including featured organizations and water facts.

Data sent: Your app version (via User-Agent header). No personal data is sent.

URL: https://github.com/GetWaterStrong-LLC/GWS_Config/raw/refs/heads/main/Spotlight.json

Storage: Configuration data is cached locally on your device. No personal data is transmitted to GitHub or third parties.

7. NFC Tag Data

When you register an NFC tag within the app:

Storage: Stored locally on your device only. Never transmitted to our servers or any third party.

NFC URL Scheme: When you tap an NFC tag, the tag may contain a URL that redirects to our service (https://gws1.cc/) with the tag's unique identifier and verification hash. This data is used solely for security verification and is not logged to our analytics servers.

8. Device Timezone

Your device's local timezone is collected to accurately schedule reminder notifications in your local time.

Storage: Used locally only. Not transmitted to our servers.

9. Survey Data (Optional)

When you voluntarily participate in our community survey, we collect the following data:

Automatic Data Included:

Optional Personal Information:

Age Verification: You must confirm you are 13 or older to complete this survey. This is required by U.S. federal law (COPPA - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).

No fields are required except age verification. You control what information you submit.

Storage: Survey data is hosted by Google Forms and is subject to Google's privacy policies. We may download survey responses to process free GWS Tag requests and for product development and promotion purposes.

Data We Do Not Collect

We are intentional about what we do NOT collect:

How We Use Your Information

To Provide and Maintain the Service

We use collected data to ensure all app features work as intended: water logging, goal tracking, reminders, notifications, NFC functionality, and data backup/restore.

To Improve Our Service

We use anonymized usage data from Firebase Analytics to:

For Product Development and Feedback

We use survey data to:

For Internal Analysis

We monitor general usage patterns and app performance for internal product analysis.

Data Retention

Local Data

Your water intake logs, settings, app statistics, and NFC tag data are stored locally on your device for as long as you keep the app installed. You can delete all local data by:

Firebase Analytics Data

Data is retained by Google's Firebase Analytics according to their standard retention policies, typically for 60 days before automatic deletion. You can review Google's current data retention policies at: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196

Firebase Crashlytics Data

Error and crash data is retained according to Google's standard retention policies. Review Google's policies at: https://firebase.google.com/terms

Survey Data

All survey data, including testimonials, feedback, and personal information you provide, is retained indefinitely for product development and marketing purposes. This includes data downloaded from Google Forms.

Disclosure of Your Information

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

Service Providers

We use third-party services to operate and improve our app. These providers have access only to the data necessary to perform their functions and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose:

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information where required by law, subpoena, court order, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or to protect the security or integrity of our Service.

Business Transfers

If GetWaterStrong LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Your continued use of the app after any such transfer indicates your acceptance of the new entity's privacy practices.

Security of Your Data

The security of your data is important to us. We employ the following measures:

Local Data Protection

Network Security

App-Level Encryption

Children's Privacy

This app is not directed at children under 13 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use this app or complete our survey.

Our app uses Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics. We do not obtain parental consent for children under 13, as we do not direct our service to children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has used this app or provided personal information via our survey, we recommend:

  1. Having your child uninstall the app immediately
  2. If personal information was provided via the survey (name, address, email), you may contact Google Forms to request removal of that response

We are not able to facilitate parental consent or deletion requests via direct contact.

Your Data Control and CCPA Rights

All your personal data is stored on your device. You have complete control over it.

View Your Data

All data collected by the app is visible within the app's settings and data management screens.

Export Your Data

Use the "Export Data" feature in app settings to download all your data (water logs, settings, statistics) as a JSON file.

Delete Your Data

Manage Survey Responses

If you provided personal information (name, address, email) via the survey and wish to request deletion:

  1. Contact Google Forms directly to request removal of your response, OR
  2. Note: We may retain your data for business/product development and or promotion purposes

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know, delete, and control your personal data. You can exercise these rights directly in the app as described above. No contact with us is required.

You do not need to contact us to exercise any data control or CCPA rights.

Third-Party Services and Links

Firebase Services (Google)

Google Forms (Survey Hosting)

GitHub (Remote Configuration)

NFC Deep Linking

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they handle your data.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of the app after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Significant changes will be reflected in an updated "Last Updated" date.

Summary: This Is Our Privacy Practice

Here's what you need to know:

✅ What we collect: Water logs, settings, app analytics, crash reports, survey feedback (optional)

✅ Where it's stored: Mostly on your device (local); analytics/crashes go to Google via Firebase

✅ How we use it: To provide features and improve the app; survey data for product development and marketing

✅ What we don't collect: Your name, location, biometrics, or payment info (except name/address if provided in the survey)

✅ Who can access it: Only you (local data), Google (analytics/crashes), and Google Forms (survey data)

✅ What you can do: View, export, or delete all your data directly in the app

⚠️ If you don't like this: Please don't use the app as there's no alternative approach.

Final Statement

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy or how we collect, use, or retain data, please do not use this app. This is the only available option. We do not provide alternative data practices or arrangements.

By installing and using Get Water Strong, you acknowledge that you have read and accept this Privacy Policy.

Thank you.

GetWaterStrong LLC