Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Hush ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Hush mobile application (com.hush.app) and this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services.

Information we collect

Account information

When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google via Firebase Authentication. We do not store your Google password.

Usage data

With your explicit permission (Usage Access on Android), we collect foreground app session data including app identifiers, session duration, and timestamps. System apps and uncategorized noise are filtered where possible.

Preferences

We store your selected goals (up to three), timezone, insight delivery time, language preference, and notification settings.

Generated content

Daily insights, summaries, and reports generated for your account are stored so you can browse insight history.

How we use your information

  • Provide personalized daily insights tailored to your goals
  • Display your screen time dashboard and trends
  • Deliver push notifications at your chosen time
  • Improve app performance and fix bugs
  • Respond to support requests

We do not sell your personal usage data to third parties. We do not use your data for third-party advertising.

AI and insight generation

Your anonymized usage patterns and goal context may be processed by AI services to generate daily insights. Content is generated specifically for your account and is not shared with other users.

Data retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we permanently remove your personal data and usage history within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Third-party services

  • Google Sign-In / Firebase — authentication
  • Google Play Services — app distribution and updates
  • Cloud infrastructure — secure hosting of your account data

These providers process data under their own privacy policies and our data processing agreements where applicable.

Your rights

You may:

  • Access and export your data by contacting us
  • Correct inaccurate account information in the app
  • Delete your account at any time
  • Opt out of push notifications in app settings
  • Withdraw Usage Access permission in Android Settings

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under GDPR, CCPA, or similar laws. Contact privacy@hush.app to exercise these rights.

Children

Hush is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the app or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email privacy@hush.app or visit our Contact page.