Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Journal App ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, and login credentials. We use your email ONLY for account-related communications and occasional product updates. We do not sell your email or send spam.
• User-Generated Content: Journal entries, notes, and any other content you manually add. This content is stored securely in our database and is not accessed, analyzed, or used by us unless required by law.
• Technical Information: Device details, app version, crash reports, and usage analytics (if enabled).
• App Storage: Local storage or cache data used to enhance performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To store and display your journal entries securely
• To improve app performance and user experience
• To provide customer support
• To comply with legal requirements

3.5 Email Communications

We use your email address to:

• Essential communications: Account creation, password resets, security alerts (you cannot opt out of these)
• Product updates: New features, bug fixes, important changes to the App
• Occasional announcements: Major milestones or new products we launch

We will NOT:

• Send daily promotional emails
• Sell or share your email with third parties
• Send you unrelated marketing content

You can unsubscribe from non-essential emails at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us at team.suhaniishaikh@gmail.com.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data and user-generated content. Although we strive to keep your data safe, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as required to provide you with services. You may request deletion of your data at any time, after which it will be permanently removed from our systems unless legally required otherwise.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as Firebase for authentication, database storage, analytics, and crash reporting. These services process data according to their privacy policies.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to servers located outside your country, depending on our service providers' infrastructure. By using the app, you consent to such transfers.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

9. Your Rights

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your journal content
• Opt out of non-essential communications

10. Contact Us

For questions about our privacy practices, contact us at: team.suhaniishaikh@gmail.com

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the app after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.