Privacy Policy

Your Date Story ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the app, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide you with a private, personalized journaling experience:

• Account information: email address and username when you register.
• Journal content: date entries, notes, emotional logs, and personal details you choose to record about people and experiences.
• Usage data: anonymous analytics such as feature usage frequency and session length, to improve the app.
• Device information: device type, operating system version, and app version for technical support purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the app and your personal diary.
• Sync your data securely across your devices.
• Improve features and fix technical issues.
• Respond to your support requests.
• Send important service-related notifications (not marketing, unless you opt in).

3. Your Data Is Private

Your journal content is deeply personal. We will never sell, share, or use your diary entries, notes, or emotional data for advertising, research, or any commercial purposes. Your stories belong to you.

We do not read or analyze the content of your personal entries. Only you have access to your data.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored using industry-standard encryption both in transit (TLS) and at rest. We use reputable cloud infrastructure providers and apply strict access controls to protect your information.

While we take security seriously, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password and keep your account credentials confidential.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will permanently delete your data within 30 days, except where required by law.

6. Face ID / Touch ID Authentication

Your Date Story offers Face ID and Touch ID as an optional method to access your account. All biometric authentication is handled entirely by Apple's operating system on your device using the LocalAuthentication framework. We never receive, store, or transmit your biometric data. Only a non-reversible confirmation of successful authentication is shared with the app.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for analytics (e.g., crash reporting) and cloud infrastructure. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

We do not integrate with social media platforms or share your data with advertisers.

8. Children's Privacy

Your Date Story is not intended for users under the age of 17. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Export your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at yourdatestory@devaddyen.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via the app or by email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
yourdatestory@devaddyen.com