Privacy Policy for AI Journal and Mood Tracking

Last Updated: July 2, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how AI Journal and Mood Tracking (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application AI Journal and Mood Tracking (the “App”).

Developer Contact Information:

App Name: AI Journal and Mood Tracking
Developer Email: aimoodtracker@gmail.com
Effective Date: July 2, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Local Data (Stored Only on Your Device)

AI Journal and Mood Tracking stores the following information locally on your device only:

Mood Data: Your mood ratings, emotional states, and related entries
Journal Entries: Text-based journal entries and notes you create within the app
App Settings: Your preferences and customization settings
Usage Patterns: Local tracking of your app usage for personalized insights

Important: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

1.2 Analytics and Usage Data

We collect limited analytics data through third-party services to improve our app:

Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics, app performance metrics, and crash reports
Device Information: General device type, operating system version, and app version
Usage Statistics: How often features are used, session duration, and navigation patterns
Performance Data: App loading times, crashes, and technical performance metrics

This analytics data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Local Data Processing

Mood Tracking: All mood analysis and insights are generated locally on your device
AI Features: Artificial intelligence processing occurs entirely on your device
Data Visualization: Charts and reports are created using only local data
Personalization: App customization based on your local usage patterns

2.2 Analytics Data Usage

App Improvement: Understand how users interact with the app to make improvements
Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve technical issues and crashes
Feature Development: Determine which features are most valuable to users
Performance Optimization: Improve app speed and reliability

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage Only

No Cloud Storage: Your personal data (moods, journal entries) is never uploaded to cloud servers
Device Storage: All personal data remains on your device in the app’s secure storage area
No Accounts: No user accounts are created or maintained
No Backups: We do not provide cloud backup services

3.2 Data Security

Local Encryption: Sensitive data stored on your device is encrypted
Secure Storage: Data is stored in the app’s private storage area, inaccessible to other apps
No Transmission: Personal data is never transmitted over the internet

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics may collect:

Anonymous device identifiers
General location information (country/region level)
App usage patterns and session information
Technical performance data

For more information about Google Analytics, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Other Analytics Services

We may use additional analytics services that collect similar anonymous usage data to help improve the app experience.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 Personal Data

No Sharing: Your mood data and journal entries are never shared with anyone
Local Only: This data remains exclusively on your device
No Access: We cannot access your personal data as it’s not transmitted to us

5.2 Analytics Data

Anonymous Only: Only anonymized, aggregate analytics data is shared with third-party services
No Personal Information: Analytics data cannot be used to identify you
Service Providers: Analytics providers process data according to their own privacy policies

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose anonymous analytics information if required by law, but we have no access to your personal mood or journal data to disclose.

6. Your Data Control

6.1 Complete Local Control

Device Storage: All your personal data is stored only on your device
App Deletion: Uninstalling the app removes all your data permanently
No Recovery: Once deleted, your data cannot be recovered as we don’t store backups

6.2 Analytics Opt-Out

Limited Options: Most analytics are essential for app functionality and crash reporting
Device Settings: You may be able to limit analytics through your device’s privacy settings
Ad Tracking: You can limit ad tracking through your device settings

7. Data Retention

7.1 Local Data

Your Control: Your mood and journal data remains on your device until you delete it or uninstall the app
No Expiration: Data doesn’t automatically expire or get deleted
Manual Deletion: You can delete individual entries or all data through the app

7.2 Analytics Data

Retention Period: Analytics providers retain anonymous data according to their own policies
No Personal Data: No personally identifiable information is retained by us or analytics providers

8. Children’s Privacy

AI Journal and Mood Tracking is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our analytics services.

9. 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 policy within the app
Posting updates through app store listings
The updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting

10. No Accounts or Registration

10.1 No User Accounts

Anonymous Usage: The app works without creating accounts or providing personal information
No Login: No usernames, passwords, or email addresses are required
No Profile: No user profiles or personal information is collected for app functionality

10.2 No Account Management

No Account Deletion: Since no accounts are created, there are no accounts to delete
No Password Recovery: No password or account recovery services are provided
No User Management: No user account management features are available

11. International Users

Since your personal data never leaves your device, there are no international data transfers of your mood or journal information. Only anonymous analytics data may be processed internationally by third-party analytics providers.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: aimoodtracker@gmail.com App Name: AI Journal and Mood Tracking

Note: We can only address questions about our privacy practices. Since your personal data is stored locally on your device, we cannot access, modify, or delete your mood or journal data.

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Since we don’t collect or store personal information on our servers:

No Sale: We don’t sell personal information
No Access: We cannot provide access to data we don’t possess
No Deletion: We cannot delete data stored only on your device
Analytics: You can contact analytics providers directly about their data practices

14. GDPR Compliance

For European Union users:

Local Processing: Your personal data is processed locally on your device
No Data Controller: We are not a data controller for your mood and journal data
Analytics Consent: Analytics data collection is based on legitimate interest for app improvement
No Data Subject Rights: Since we don’t possess your personal data, typical GDPR rights don’t apply to your local data

15. Consent and Acceptance

By downloading, installing, or using AI Journal and Mood Tracking, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 2, 2025, and applies to the AI Journal and Mood Tracking mobile application developed by the entity contactable at aimoodtracker@gmail.com.