Personal Journal Privacy Policy
Introduction
Personal Journal is built with privacy at its core. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information, what data (if any) we collect, how it is used, and your rights as a user.
Personal Journal is designed to protect your personal information by ensuring that your entries, categories, and PIN remain stored only on your device. We do not collect, share, or sell your data.
Data Collection
What We Collect
Personal Journal follows a strict minimal data collection policy:
No personal information: We do not request or store your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifiers.
No usage tracking: We do not track your activity, behavior, or interactions within the app.
No device data: We do not collect device IDs, IP addresses, or geolocation.
No content collection: All journal entries, categories, and PINs you create are stored locally on your device only.
Local Storage Only
Your data never leaves your device. Specifically:
Journal entries and categories are stored in your device’s local database.
PINs and settings are stored in your device’s secure local storage.
No cloud storage or synchronization is used.
No external servers receive, store, or process your data.
Data Usage
Since we do not collect personal data, our use of data is strictly limited to ensuring app functionality:
App functionality: Your PIN and settings are used solely to enable secure access to your journal.
No marketing: We do not use your data for advertising or promotions.
No sharing: We do not share your data with any third party under any circumstance.
Data Security
Local Security Measures
We take your privacy seriously by leveraging your device’s built-in protection mechanisms:
Journal entries and personal data are stored securely within your device’s protected storage.
PIN protection prevents unauthorized access.
All data remains encrypted and inaccessible to us or anyone else.
No External Transmission
Personal Journal works completely offline:
No internet connection is required to use the app.
No backups or syncs are sent to any external servers.
Third-Party Services
Personal Journal does not integrate with or rely on third-party services that collect personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Personal Journal is suitable for users of all ages. Since we do not collect personal information, there is no risk of children’s personal data being collected or processed.
Your Rights
Because your data is stored locally and never collected by us, you retain full control over it:
Access: You can view all of your entries and categories directly within the app.
Deletion: You can delete individual entries or erase all data by uninstalling the app.
Control: You have exclusive control over your information, as it never leaves your device.
Data Retention
Your data is retained only as long as you keep the app installed and do not manually delete your entries. When you uninstall the app, all data is permanently deleted from your device.
Compliance
Personal Journal is designed to comply with leading privacy frameworks, including:
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act – US)
COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act – US)
Since Personal Journal does not process personal data externally, compliance is straightforward and user-friendly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or app functionality. Any updates will be reflected within the app and on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: [Insert Contact Email]
🌐 Website: [Insert Website URL]
Summary
Personal Journal is built to protect your privacy:
✅ No data collection
✅ No cloud storage
✅ No tracking
✅ No ads
✅ Local storage only
✅ PIN protection
✅ Works fully offline
Your privacy is our priority.
Your journal stays on your device — always.