Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Journist. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use the Journist mobile application.

By using Journist, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Email Address: We collect your email address when you create an account. This is used for account authentication, communication, and account recovery purposes.
• User Identifiers: We automatically generate unique user identifiers to manage your account and ensure secure access to your data.
• User-Generated Content: This includes journal entries, notes, and any other content you create and store within the app. This content is stored securely and is only accessible to you.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: We may collect basic device information such as device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and improving app performance.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the app to improve user experience and app functionality.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or government-issued identifiers.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Account Management

• Creating and maintaining your user account
• Authenticating your identity when you log in
• Providing account recovery options
• Communicating with you about your account

3.2 App Functionality

• Storing and syncing your journal entries across devices
• Providing core features of the Journist app
• Improving app performance and user experience
• Developing new features and services

3.3 Security and Compliance

• Protecting against unauthorized access, fraud, and abuse
• Maintaining the security and integrity of our services
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms of service
• Resolving disputes and troubleshooting problems

We do not use your personal information for advertising, marketing, or any purposes not explicitly stated in this policy.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We are committed to keeping your information private and secure. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may only disclose your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Journist, our users, or the public
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner (you will be notified beforehand)

5. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

5.1 Account Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. To request account deletion, please send an email to app.journist.ai@gmail.com with the subject line "Account Deletion Request."

For detailed information about the account deletion process, please visit our Account Deletion page: https://journist-ai.vercel.app/deletion.

5.2 Data Deletion Timeline

• Your account and associated data will be permanently deleted within 30 days of receiving your verified deletion request
• Some information may be retained for up to 90 days as required by law, legal obligations, fraud prevention, or to resolve disputes
• After deletion, your data cannot be recovered

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access your personal information through your account settings within the app
• Correction: You can update or correct your account information at any time through the app
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us via email
• Data Portability: You can export your journal entries and content from within the app
• Withdraw Consent: You can stop using the app at any time and request account deletion

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at app.journist.ai@gmail.com.

7. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at app.journist.ai@gmail.com.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under age 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, state, province, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

By using Journist, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and to those third parties with whom we share it as described in this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting a notice in the app
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
• Requiring you to accept the updated policy before continuing to use the app

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

12. Google Play Compliance

This app complies with Google Play's privacy requirements and data handling policies. We are transparent about the data we collect, how we use it, and provide users with control over their personal information.

For more information about Google Play's privacy requirements, please visit the Google Play Privacy & Security page.