Your Diary Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 7, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Your Diary application ("App"). By using the App, you consent to the practices described below. We value your privacy and encourage you to review this policy carefully.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect any sensitive personal information including:
- Your address, phone number, or payment details
- Journal entries or any content you create in the app
- Contacts or messages from your device
- Precise location data or browsing history
Important: Your personal diary entries are stored only on your device and never transmitted to our servers.
3. Information Collected Automatically
3.1 Through Firebase Services
We use Google Firebase services which may collect:
- Device Information: Model, OS version, screen resolution
- Usage Data: App launches, session duration, feature usage
- Diagnostics: Crash reports and performance data
- Country/Language: Derived from IP address (approximate location)
Firebase data collection follows Google's privacy standards.
3.2 Authentication Data
When you use Google or Apple login for cross-device sync:
- Google Sign-In:
- We access your email address
- Basic profile information provided by Google
- Apple Sign-In:
- Your email address (which may be hidden)
- Basic profile information provided by Apple
- Account Identifier: Firebase-generated UID for membership sync
Important: We never access your full social media profiles, contacts, photos, or other private data beyond what's necessary for authentication.
3.3 Cloud Storage Backup
When you enable cloud backup functionality:
- On Android: We request Google Drive permissions to securely store your encrypted diary data
- On iOS: We use iCloud storage to back up your encrypted diary data
- Data Security: All backed-up data is encrypted and only accessible by you
- Purpose: Cloud storage is used solely for data backup and synchronization across your devices
Cloud Privacy: Your diary content is encrypted before being stored in the cloud. We cannot read or access your personal entries.
4. How We Use Information
- Firebase Analytics: Identify stability issues and fix crashes
- Authentication Data: Verify your identity and sync premium status across devices
- Aggregated Usage Data: Understand feature popularity to guide improvements
- Cloud Storage: Provide seamless data backup and device synchronization
5. Third-Party Services
Firebase Services
We utilize Google Firebase services to enhance app functionality and user experience:
Core Firebase Services
- Firebase Analytics: Monitors usage patterns to help improve our app
- Firebase Crashlytics: Collects diagnostic information for stability improvements
- Firebase Authentication: Manages secure user sign-in processes
Authentication Providers
- Google Sign-In: Managed by Google's privacy standards
- Apple Sign-In: Managed by Apple's privacy standards
Cloud Storage Providers
- Google Drive: Used for Android data backup, following Google's security protocols
- iCloud: Used for iOS data backup, following Apple's security protocols
All third-party services process data according to their respective privacy standards. For detailed information on data handling practices, please refer to each service provider's official privacy documentation.
6. Your Rights & Choices
- Account Deletion:
- You can delete your account directly in the app using the Delete Account button in the account management page.
- Important: Account deletion will permanently erase your account from our servers including any premium membership status, and this action cannot be reversed. Your local data will remain unaffected.
- Cloud Backup Control: You can enable or disable cloud backup at any time in app settings
- Permission Controls: Manage app permissions via device settings
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transfers
- End-to-end encryption for diary content in cloud storage
- Firebase authentication security protocols
- Regular security reviews
Note: While no electronic transmission is 100% secure, we prioritize your data protection.
8. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Policy Changes
We will notify users of significant changes via:
- In-app notifications
- Updated date stamp on this page
10. Contact Us
For privacy concerns or data requests:
Email: appbyteam@gmail.com