Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

My Everyday Journal ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the App, including:

• Food and nutrition data: Food entries, meal times, macronutrient values, serving sizes, and other dietary information you log
• Goals and preferences: Daily nutrition goals, meal time preferences, custom food items, and app settings
• Contact information: Email address if you contact us for support or sign up for notifications

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Usage data: App features used, frequency of use, and general usage patterns
• Error logs: Crash reports and diagnostic information to improve App stability

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality
• Store your food entries and nutrition data on your device
• Generate reports and summaries of your dietary intake
• Respond to your support requests and communications
• Send you updates and notifications (if you opt in)
• Diagnose and fix technical issues
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience

4. Data Storage

Local Storage: Your food entries, nutrition data, and app preferences are stored locally on your device. This data is not automatically transmitted to our servers or cloud storage.

Export Function: You can export your data to JSON files for backup purposes. You are responsible for the security of exported files.

Import Function: You can import previously exported data back into the App.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: We may share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so
• Service providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Protection of rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You are responsible for:

• Keeping your device secure with passwords or biometric locks
• Protecting exported data files from unauthorized access
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your information

7. Data Retention

Your data is stored on your device indefinitely until you choose to delete it. You can delete individual entries, clear all data, or uninstall the App at any time. Uninstalling the App will remove all locally stored data from your device.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View all data stored in the App at any time
• Export: Export your data to a file for backup or transfer purposes
• Delete: Delete individual entries or all data from the App
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from email notifications at any time

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 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 so we can delete such information.

10. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice in the App (for significant changes)
• Sending you an email notification (if you provided your email address)

Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

14. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.