Who We Are & Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how Journal App ("we", "us") handles
information for: (a) the Journal App iOS application (the "App"),
and (b) this marketing website (the "Website"). The App and
Website have different data practices, which are described
separately below.
App (iOS) — What We Collect
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Personal journal entries: your daily
reflections, answers to questions, thoughts, and personal
insights. This data is stored on your device. If you enable
iCloud sync, a copy is stored in your private iCloud account to
sync across your devices.
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Support communications: if you email us, we
receive the information you include (e.g., your email address
and message contents) to respond to your request.
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Diagnostics (optional): Apple crash reports and
diagnostics if you opt in via iOS settings. These are provided
by Apple and may include device information and OS version. We
do not receive your personal journal data in crash reports.
No account required: The App does not require you
to create an account with us, and we do not collect your name or
other personal identifiers for App usage.
Website — What We Collect
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No cookies or analytics by us: The Website does
not use tracking cookies or analytics tools.
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Hosting and fonts: The Website is served via
GitHub Pages and loads Google Fonts. Standard web server logs
and font delivery logs may capture your IP address and browser
information when pages and fonts are requested by your device.
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Outbound links: When you click the App Store
link, you leave our Website and are subject to Apple's policies.
How We Use Information
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Provide App features: store journal entries,
display reflection questions, and track personal growth locally
on your device.
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Sync (optional): if enabled, keep your App data
consistent across your devices using iCloud.
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Support: respond to inquiries you send us.
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Diagnostics: review Apple-provided crash and
performance data to improve stability (if you opted in at the OS
level).
Storage & Security
On your device
App data is stored locally within the App's iOS sandbox on your
device and benefits from your device's security protections (such
as passcode and Face ID/Touch ID) and iOS app sandboxing.
iCloud (optional)
If you enable sync, your App data is stored in your private iCloud
account. Apple encrypts data in transit and at rest on its
systems. We do not operate our own servers for your App data.
Website
The Website is delivered over HTTPS. Hosting and font providers
may process limited technical data (e.g., IP address) to serve the
site and fonts.
Sharing
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No sale of data: We do not sell your data.
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Service providers: Apple (iCloud, optional
diagnostics) and hosting/font providers for the Website. These
providers process data to deliver the App/Website functionality.
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Legal: We may disclose information if required
by law.
Your Choices
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In-App: edit or delete journal entries in the
App; you can also uninstall the App to remove local App data
from your device.
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iCloud: you can turn off iCloud sync in the App
or in iOS settings. Deleting iCloud data can be managed from
your iCloud settings.
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Crash sharing: opt in or out of sharing
diagnostics with developers in iOS settings.
GDPR/CCPA Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access,
correct, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal
data. To exercise these rights, contact us at
spareisle@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
The App and Website are not intended for children under 13. We do
not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child provided information, contact us to request
deletion.
Data Retention
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Journal entries on device: retained until you
delete them or uninstall the App.
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iCloud data (if enabled): retained until you
disable sync or delete it from iCloud.
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Support emails: retained as needed to address
your request and for legal or operational requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post
updates on this page and update the "Last updated" date.