# Privacy Policy — Dear Me

**Effective date:** February 2025

Dear Me is a private journaling app. Your privacy is important to us.

## Data We Collect

We do **not** collect, transmit, or store your personal data on any server. The app works entirely on your device.

## Data Stored on Your Device

All data stays on your device:

- **Journal entries** — text, titles, prompts, moods
- **Photos** — images you attach to entries (stored in the app's private storage)
- **Time capsules** — messages to your future self
- **Achievements and goals** — streaks and writing goals
- **App settings** — theme, notifications, lock preferences

## Security

- **Lock** — Optional PIN or biometric lock using your device's fingerprint/face recognition
- **Secure storage** — PIN and encryption keys are stored in your device's secure storage (Keychain on iOS, EncryptedSharedPreferences on Android)
- **Biometrics** — We never store or transmit your biometric data; it is handled by your device's operating system

## Permissions

The app may request:

- **Notifications** — to remind you to journal (optional)
- **Camera / Photos** — to add photos to entries (optional)
- **Internet** — used only to load fonts (optional; app works fully offline)

## Data Sharing

- We do **not** sell, share, or share your data with third parties
- If you use **Export** or **Share**, you choose where the data goes (e.g. email, messaging apps). Data leaves your device only when you share it yourself

## Data Deletion

- Uninstalling the app removes all data from your device
- You can delete individual entries or export your data at any time from Settings

## Changes

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.

## Contact

Questions? Contact us at aifobeeta@gmail.com.