Last Updated: August 16, 2026
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.
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.
When you log water intake in the app:
Storage: Stored locally on your device only. Never transmitted to our servers or any third party.
The app stores your personal preferences locally on your device:
Storage: Stored locally via SharedPreferences (Android) or NSUserDefaults (iOS). Never transmitted to our servers.
The app automatically calculates and stores:
Storage: Stored locally on your device. Never transmitted to our servers.
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, detect issues, and develop new features.
Data collected includes:
The NFC tag UIDs and detailed device information help us diagnose NFC functionality issues across different device models and Android versions. When users experience NFC problems, we can correlate their device type, OS version, and specific NFC failure scenario to identify and prioritize device-specific bugs (e.g., hardware compatibility issues with specific manufacturers or Android updates).
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. NFC tag UIDs and device context are automatically deleted after 60 days.
Note on NFC Tag UIDs: While NFC tag UIDs are persistent hardware identifiers on the tag itself, Firebase's 60-day automatic deletion policy ensures that correlation data is purged regularly, balancing the need for debugging real-world NFC issues with your privacy.
To provide reliable NFC tag functionality, we track specific NFC read scenarios with device context. The following events are logged to Firebase Analytics when you interact with NFC tags:
| Event Name | When It's Logged | Data Included |
|---|---|---|
nfc_ndef_read_success |
Tag NDEF successfully read and URI record found | Tag UID, registration status, device model, OS version, security patch date |
nfc_ndef_read_exception |
NDEF read fails due to connection drop or RF interference | Tag UID, registration status, device model, OS version, security patch date, error message |
nfc_ndef_no_uri_record |
NDEF read succeeds but no URI record detected | Tag UID, registration status, device model, OS version, security patch date |
nfc_tag_not_ndef_available |
Tag does not support NDEF (tag.ndefAvailable=false) | Tag UID, registration status, device model, OS version, security patch date |
nfc_hard_failure |
Tag fails security verification check | Tag UID, registration status, device model, OS version, security patch date |
Purpose: These events help us identify which device types or Android versions experience specific NFC issues. For example, if a particular device model has a high failure rate for nfc_ndef_read_exception, we can escalate the issue to device manufacturers or investigate Android framework compatibility.
Retention: All NFC telemetry data is retained for 60 days, then automatically deleted by Firebase.
Your Control: You can disable NFC functionality entirely via the app settings, which stops collection of new NFC telemetry events. Data already transmitted to Firebase will still be retained for up to 60 days.
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.
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.
When you register an NFC tag within the app:
Local Storage: Tag UID, name, volume, and verification status are stored locally on your device only. You can delete tag data by unregistering the tag or using the "Delete All Data" function in app settings.
Analytics Transmission: Tag UIDs are transmitted to Google Firebase Analytics when you interact with NFC tags (read, register, update, delete, or when NFC operations fail). This allows us to:
Tag registration status (whether the tag is registered in your app) is also logged to help distinguish between issues with registered vs. unregistered tags.
Third-Party Sharing: Tag UIDs are transmitted ONLY to Google Firebase Analytics. They are not shared with any other third parties, including NFC tag manufacturers, device manufacturers, or external services.
Data Retention: Tag UIDs and related NFC telemetry are retained by Firebase Analytics for 60 days, then automatically deleted.
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. The NFC tap event itself (tag read attempt) is logged to Firebase Analytics as described above in Section 4b.
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.
When you voluntarily participate in our community survey, we collect the following data:
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.
We are intentional about what we do NOT collect:
We use collected data to ensure all app features work as intended: water logging, goal tracking, reminders, notifications, NFC functionality, and data backup/restore.
We use anonymized usage data from Firebase Analytics to:
We use survey data to:
We monitor general usage patterns and app performance for internal product analysis.
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:
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
Error and crash data is retained according to Google's standard retention policies. Review Google's policies at: https://firebase.google.com/terms
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.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
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:
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.
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.
The security of your data is important to us. We employ the following measures:
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:
We are not able to facilitate parental consent or deletion requests via direct contact.
All your personal data is stored on your device. You have complete control over it.
All data collected by the app is visible within the app's settings and data management screens.
Use the "Export Data" feature in app settings to download all your data (water logs, settings, statistics) as a JSON file.
If you provided personal information (name, address, email) via the survey and wish to request deletion:
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.
https://gws1.cc/ with URL parameters for security verificationThese third-party services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they handle your data.
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.
Here's what you need to know:
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.