Privacy Policy for Cherish - Gratitude Journal

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Mehul Srivastava ("I", "me", or "my"), an independent developer based in India, operating as Cherish App, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Cherish - Gratitude Journal mobile application ("App").

I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy applies to all users of the App regardless of location.

Information I Collect

1. Information You Provide

Journal Content

• Text entries you write
• Voice recordings you create (temporarily processed for transcription)
• Photos and videos you add to entries
• Prompts you respond to
• Course progress and completion data

Account Information

• Anonymous user identifier (no email or name required)
• App preferences and settings
• Subscription status (if applicable)

2. Information Collected Automatically

Device Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• App version
• Language preference
• Time zone

Usage Information

• Features used
• Streak data
• Entry frequency
• App performance metrics
• Crash reports

3. Permissions Used

The App requests the following permissions:

• Microphone: To record voice notes for your journal entries
• Camera: To capture photos for your journal entries
• Photo Library: To add existing photos to your journal entries
• Face ID/Touch ID: To secure your private journal entries with biometric authentication
• Notifications: To send you optional daily reminders and motivational messages

How I Use Your Information

• Provide Core Functionality: Process and store your journal entries, transcribe voice recordings, generate AI insights
• Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
• Personalization: Customize prompts and insights based on your journaling patterns
• Technical Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues
• Communications: Send optional notifications for journaling reminders

Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: Your journal entries are primarily stored on your device
• iCloud Sync: If enabled, data syncs across your devices using Apple's secure iCloud infrastructure
• Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• AI Processing: Voice transcription and AI insights are processed on secure servers and immediately deleted after processing
• No Account Required: The app works without creating an account or providing personal information

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

• Apple CloudKit: For optional iCloud synchronization
• RevenueCat: For subscription management
• Firebase Crashlytics: For crash reporting and app stability
• Mixpanel: For anonymous usage analytics
• OpenAI/Anthropic API: For AI-powered features (through our secure backend)

Each service has its own privacy policy. Your journal content is never shared with analytics services.

Data Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Your data may be shared only in these circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share or export your data
• For AI Processing: Voice recordings are temporarily sent to our secure servers for transcription
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect rights and safety

Data Retention

• Journal Entries: Stored indefinitely on your device unless you delete them
• Voice Recordings: Deleted from our servers immediately after transcription
• Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data retained for up to 2 years
• Crash Reports: Retained for 90 days

Your Rights and Choices

• Access: Export all your data at any time through the app
• Deletion: Delete individual entries or all data through the app
• Opt-out: Disable analytics in settings
• Permissions: Revoke any permission through your device settings
• Notifications: Control or disable all notifications in settings

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 16. I do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact me.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in India where I am based, or in other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified through the App. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact Me

For privacy questions or concerns, contact me at:

Email: cherishapp.ai@gmail.com
Developer: Mehul Srivastava
Location: India

Data Protection Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

If you are in the EU, UK, or California, you have additional rights including:

• Right to be informed about data processing
• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Rights related to automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, contact me at the email above.