Mindful Diary & Mood Journal ("we", "our", "us", or the "App") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our personal diary application.
Last Updated: January 2025
Effective Date: January 2025
Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name and email address for authentication purposes only.
App Settings: Your preferred theme, font settings, and pattern lock configuration.
Journal Entries: Text content, titles, dates, and mood selections you create.
Media Files: Photos and audio recordings you attach to your diary entries.
Customization Data: Stickers, emojis, and background selections.
Device Information: App version, device model, and operating system version for compatibility purposes.
Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage patterns to improve app performance and user experience.
Crash Reports: Technical error information to fix bugs and improve stability.
Core Functionality: Store and display your diary entries, photos, and audio recordings.
Backup & Sync: Securely backup your data to Google Drive when you choose to do so.
Authentication: Verify your identity when signing in with Google.
App Improvement: Analyze anonymous usage data to enhance features and fix bugs.
Security: Implement pattern lock and other security measures to protect your data.
Your diary data is stored locally on your device using encrypted Room Database.
Media files (photos, audio) are stored in your device's secure storage.
All data remains on your device unless you choose to backup to Google Drive.
Backup to Google Drive is completely optional and requires your explicit consent.
Backup data is encrypted and stored in your personal Google Drive account.
We do not have access to your backup data - it belongs to you.
Pattern lock protection for app access.
Encrypted local database storage.
Secure data transmission using HTTPS.
No data sharing with third parties except as described below.
Google Sign-In: For authentication and account management.
Google Drive API: For optional backup and restore functionality.
Firebase: For crash reporting and anonymous analytics.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal diary content with any third parties. Limited data sharing occurs only with:
Google LLC: Only for authentication and optional backup services.
Firebase (Google): Anonymous crash reports and usage analytics only.
Internet Access: Required for Google authentication and backup services.
Network State: To check connectivity for backup operations.
Record Audio: To allow you to record voice notes for your diary entries.
Read External Storage: To access photos you want to add to your diary entries.
Access Your Data: View all your diary entries and settings within the app.
Edit or Delete: Modify or remove any diary entry at any time.
Export Data: Download your data through the backup feature.
Disable Backup: Turn off Google Drive backup at any time.
Sign Out: Disconnect your Google account and stop data sync.
Delete Account: Remove all data by uninstalling the app and deleting backups.
Your diary data is stored locally on your device until you delete it.
Google Drive backups remain until you delete them from your Google Drive.
Anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 2 years for app improvement purposes.
Crash reports are retained for up to 1 year for debugging purposes.
Our app is not specifically designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the app after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: tuanpham91.tester@gmail.com
Subject Line: My Diary Privacy Policy Inquiry
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This privacy policy is designed to comply with Google Play Store requirements and international privacy standards.