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Introduction
Welcome to Daily Journal: Diary with Lock (also referred to as "ZenDiary," "we," "us," or "our"). We understand that your journal entries represent your most personal thoughts, feelings, memories, and experiences. The intimate nature of journaling demands the highest level of privacy protection and data security.
This Privacy Policy is designed to provide you with a comprehensive, transparent, and detailed understanding of how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information. We believe that transparency is fundamental to trust, and we are committed to ensuring you have complete clarity about our data practices.
Key Principles
- •Transparency: We clearly explain what data we collect and why
- •Control: You have rights over your personal data
- •Security: We implement robust measures to protect your information
- •Compliance: We adhere to applicable data protection laws and regulations
By using Daily Journal: Diary with Lock, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our application immediately.
Important Note
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service features. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the app after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide, maintain, improve, and personalize your experience with Daily Journal: Diary with Lock. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the categories of information we collect:
Personal Account Information
When you create an account with Daily Journal: Diary with Lock, we collect and store the following personal information in our secure cloud infrastructure:
Email Address
Your email address is required for account creation, authentication, password recovery, and communication purposes. We use your email to send you important notifications about your account, security alerts, product updates, and occasional promotional content (which you can opt out of at any time). Your email address is stored securely and encrypted in our cloud database.
Full Name
We collect your full name to personalize your experience within the app, including greeting you by name and customizing certain features. Your name may also be used in communications we send you. This information is stored in our secure cloud servers and is kept confidential.
Date of Birth (DOB)
Your date of birth is collected for several purposes: (1) to verify that you meet the minimum age requirement to use our service, (2) to enable age-appropriate content and features, (3) to provide personalized insights and reminders based on life milestones, and (4) for analytical purposes to understand our user demographics. This sensitive information is encrypted and stored securely in the cloud.
Gender
We collect gender information to provide personalized content, recommendations, and insights that may be more relevant to your experience. This information also helps us understand our user base and improve our services. Gender data is optional but recommended for enhanced personalization. All gender information is stored securely in our cloud infrastructure with appropriate encryption.
Storage Location: All personal account information listed above is stored on secure cloud servers with enterprise-grade encryption both in transit and at rest. We use industry-standard security protocols to protect this data from unauthorized access.
Journal Entries and Personal Content
Written Journal Entries
Your journal entries—the core of your experience with Daily Journal—may be stored both locally on your device and in our secure cloud infrastructure. The choice between local and cloud storage depends on your app settings and whether you enable cloud backup features.
Cloud Storage: When cloud backup is enabled, your journal entries are securely transmitted to and stored on our cloud servers. This enables you to access your entries across multiple devices, ensures your data is backed up in case of device loss, and allows us to provide advanced features such as search, AI-powered insights, and analytics.
Analytics and Processing: Journal entries stored in the cloud may be analyzed using automated systems and algorithms to provide you with personalized insights, mood tracking, writing patterns, and other analytical features. This analysis is conducted with strict privacy controls and your data remains confidential.
Important: While we use your journal content to improve your personal experience (such as generating insights specific to you), we do not share your private journal entries with third parties for marketing purposes or sell your personal writing to any external entities.
Photos and Media Files
Daily Journal allows you to enrich your entries by attaching photos, images, videos, audio recordings, and other media files. These files are an integral part of your journaling experience and are subject to the following practices:
- ▸Cloud Storage: Photos and media attached to your journal entries are stored in our secure cloud storage systems to enable synchronization across devices and ensure backup protection.
- ▸File Formats: We support various media formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MOV, MP3, and other common file types.
- ▸Processing: Media files may be processed for optimization purposes (such as compression to reduce storage space and improve loading times) while maintaining reasonable quality.
- ▸Metadata: Technical metadata associated with photos (such as EXIF data including date, time, location if available, and device information) may be stored and used to enhance features like automatic organization and memories.
- ▸Privacy: Your photos and media are treated with the same level of confidentiality as your written entries and are not shared publicly unless you explicitly choose to share them through our collaborative features.
Collaborative Journal Entries
Our app offers collaborative journaling features that allow you to create shared journals with friends, family, or groups. These collaborative journals have specific data handling considerations:
- ▸Mandatory Cloud Storage: All collaborative journal entries are stored on our cloud servers by necessity, as they need to be accessible to all participants in the shared journal.
- ▸Visibility: Entries in collaborative journals are visible to all members who have been granted access to that specific shared journal.
- ▸Photos in Shared Journals: Any photos or media files attached to collaborative journal entries are also stored in the cloud and are accessible to all journal participants.
- ▸Participant Information: We store information about journal participants, including who created which entry, timestamps, and any reactions or comments.
- ▸Permissions: The creator of a collaborative journal has administrative privileges and can manage access, add or remove participants, and control certain settings.
Caution: When participating in collaborative journals, remember that other participants will have access to your contributions. Exercise discretion about what you share in these spaces, as you cannot control what other participants do with the shared content.
Technical and Usage Data
Device Information
We automatically collect certain information about the device you use to access Daily Journal:
- • Device type and model (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S23)
- • Operating system and version (e.g., iOS 17.1, Android 14)
- • Device identifiers (such as IDFA on iOS or Advertising ID on Android)
- • Screen resolution and display specifications
- • Browser type and version (if using web version)
- • Mobile carrier information
- • Device language and region settings
- • Battery level and charging status (for optimization purposes)
Usage and Interaction Data
We collect detailed information about how you interact with Daily Journal to improve the app and personalize your experience:
- • App open and close times, session duration
- • Features used and frequency of use
- • Navigation paths through the app
- • Writing patterns (time of day you journal, entry length, frequency)
- • Search queries within the app
- • Buttons clicked and links tapped
- • Settings and preferences configured
- • Error messages and app crashes (for debugging)
- • Time spent on different screens
- • Feature engagement metrics
Location Data
With your explicit permission, we may collect location information:
- • Precise GPS coordinates (if you enable location tagging for entries)
- • Approximate location based on IP address
- • Location history associated with journal entries
- • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals for location approximation
You can control location permissions through your device settings at any time. Location data is used to provide location-based features such as geotagging entries and location-based memories.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use various tracking technologies including cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your usage of Daily Journal. These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our app, and improve your experience.
Types of cookies we use:
- • Essential cookies: Necessary for the app to function properly
- • Performance cookies: Help us analyze app usage and improve performance
- • Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
- • Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads (see Google Ads section)
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect serves multiple purposes, all aimed at providing you with the best possible journaling experience while maintaining the security and functionality of our services. Below is a comprehensive explanation of how we use your data:
Core Service Delivery and Functionality
- ▸Creating, maintaining, and managing your user account
- ▸Authenticating your identity and securing your account access
- ▸Storing and synchronizing your journal entries across devices
- ▸Enabling collaborative journaling features and shared journals
- ▸Processing and storing your photos and media attachments
- ▸Providing search and organizational features for your entries
- ▸Backing up your data to prevent loss
- ▸Recovering your account and resetting passwords when needed
Personalization and User Experience Enhancement
- ▸Customizing your journal interface based on your preferences and settings
- ▸Providing personalized writing prompts, quotes, and inspiration based on your interests
- ▸Remembering your display preferences (theme, font size, layout)
- ▸Offering relevant features and suggestions based on your usage patterns
- ▸Creating personalized notifications and reminders to help you maintain your journaling habit
- ▸Generating age-appropriate content based on your date of birth
- ▸Tailoring the app experience based on your gender preferences (if provided)
Analytics, Insights, and Pattern Recognition
We use advanced algorithms and, in some cases, artificial intelligence to analyze your journal content and provide you with meaningful insights:
- ▸Analyzing your writing patterns and journaling frequency to provide statistics and trends
- ▸Detecting mood patterns and emotional themes in your entries (sentiment analysis)
- ▸Identifying commonly used words, phrases, and topics in your journals
- ▸Generating personalized insights and reflections based on your writing
- ▸Creating visual representations of your journaling journey (charts, graphs, word clouds)
- ▸Recognizing important events and milestones mentioned in your entries
- ▸Providing year-in-review summaries and memory recaps
Note: All analytics and insights generated from your journal content are private and personal to you. We do not share these insights with third parties or use them for purposes other than enhancing your individual experience.
Communication and Notifications
- ▸Sending you important account notifications (security alerts, password changes)
- ▸Providing customer support and responding to your inquiries
- ▸Informing you about app updates, new features, and improvements
- ▸Sending journaling reminders and motivational messages (if enabled)
- ▸Notifying you about collaborative journal activities (new entries, comments from collaborators)
- ▸Delivering promotional content, special offers, and marketing communications (you can opt out)
- ▸Conducting surveys and requesting feedback to improve our services
App Improvement and Development
- ▸Analyzing aggregate usage data to understand how users interact with the app
- ▸Identifying and fixing bugs, errors, and technical issues
- ▸Testing new features and improvements before wider release
- ▸Optimizing app performance, speed, and reliability
- ▸Understanding user demographics and preferences to inform product decisions
- ▸Conducting A/B testing to determine the most effective features and designs
- ▸Developing new AI and machine learning models to enhance features
Security, Fraud Prevention, and Legal Compliance
- ▸Detecting and preventing fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, and security threats
- ▸Monitoring for suspicious behavior and protecting against hacking attempts
- ▸Enforcing our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
- ▸Complying with legal obligations, court orders, and regulatory requirements
- ▸Responding to law enforcement requests when legally required
- ▸Protecting the rights, property, and safety of Daily Journal, our users, and the public
- ▸Investigating and addressing violations of our policies
Google Services Integration
Daily Journal: Diary with Lock integrates with various Google services to enhance functionality, analyze app usage, and provide relevant advertising. This section provides detailed information about our use of Google Analytics and Google Ads.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web and mobile analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to collect and analyze information about how users interact with our app. Google Analytics helps us understand user behavior, measure app performance, and make data-driven decisions to improve your experience.
What Data Google Analytics Collects
- • Usage Statistics: Pages or screens viewed, time spent in the app, navigation paths, button clicks
- • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, screen resolution
- • General Location Data: Country, city, and region (based on IP address, not precise GPS)
- • Acquisition Data: How you found our app (organic search, referral, direct, advertising)
- • Demographics: Age range and gender (if enabled and available)
- • Interests: Inferred interests and categories based on your browsing behavior across the web
- • Session Information: Session duration, bounce rate, frequency and recency of visits
- • Event Tracking: Specific actions you take within the app (e.g., creating a journal entry, uploading a photo)
- • Technical Data: App crashes, errors, and performance metrics
How We Use Google Analytics Data
- • Understanding which features are most popular and which need improvement
- • Analyzing user flow through the app to optimize navigation and user experience
- • Identifying technical issues, errors, and areas where users encounter problems
- • Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and acquisition channels
- • Creating aggregate reports on user demographics and behavior patterns
- • Testing and comparing different versions of features (A/B testing)
- • Understanding retention rates and identifying factors that influence user engagement
- • Generating insights to inform product development and strategic decisions
Cookies and Identifiers Used by Google Analytics
Google Analytics uses cookies and mobile advertising identifiers to distinguish unique users and track their interactions:
- • _ga: Used to distinguish users and expires after 2 years
- • _gid: Used to distinguish users and expires after 24 hours
- • _gat: Used to throttle request rate and expires after 1 minute
- • Mobile Advertising IDs: IDFA (iOS) or Android Advertising ID (Android) for mobile app tracking
- • Firebase Instance ID: Used to identify app installations
Your Control Over Google Analytics
- • You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking through your device settings (disable personalized ads)
- • Reset your mobile advertising ID to limit tracking
- • Use Google's opt-out browser add-on for web versions: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- • Review Google's Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Google Ads (AdMob)
We use Google Ads (including AdMob for mobile advertising) to display advertisements within our app. This allows us to offer Daily Journal for free or at a lower cost while generating revenue to support ongoing development and improvements.
How Google Ads Works
Google Ads uses information about you to show relevant advertisements. When you use Daily Journal, Google may collect and use the following information for advertising purposes:
- • Advertising Identifiers: Your mobile advertising ID (IDFA on iOS, Android Advertising ID on Android)
- • Device Information: Device type, operating system, IP address, screen size
- • Usage Information: Ad interactions (views, clicks), time spent viewing ads
- • General Location: Approximate location based on IP address for location-based advertising
- • Inferred Interests: Google may infer your interests based on your app usage and browsing behavior across the web and other apps
Types of Ads You May See
- • Personalized Ads: Ads tailored to your interests and browsing history
- • Contextual Ads: Ads related to the content you're viewing or your current activity
- • Remarketing Ads: Ads from companies whose websites or apps you've previously visited
- • Non-Personalized Ads: Generic ads not based on your interests (if you opt out of personalization)
Ad Personalization and Targeting
Google uses sophisticated algorithms to determine which ads to show you based on:
- • Your demographic information (age, gender, if available)
- • Your location and language preferences
- • Your past interactions with ads
- • Websites and apps you've visited
- • Your search history on Google (if you're signed in to a Google account)
- • Your YouTube viewing history (if linked to Google account)
- • Information from Google partners and advertisers
Revenue and Monetization
When you view or interact with ads in Daily Journal, we may receive compensation from Google and advertisers. This revenue helps us:
- • Keep the app free or offer it at a lower price
- • Fund ongoing development and new features
- • Maintain server infrastructure and cloud storage
- • Provide customer support
- • Invest in security and privacy improvements
Managing Ad Preferences and Opting Out
You have several options to control the ads you see:
- • iOS: Go to Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking (or "Limit Ad Personalization" on newer versions)
- • Android: Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- • Reset your advertising ID to clear ad targeting data
- • Visit Google's Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
- • Review Google's Ads Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- • Consider purchasing an ad-free version of the app (if available)
Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you'll see fewer ads; you'll still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Important Information About Data Sharing with Google
By using Daily Journal with Google Analytics and Google Ads enabled, you acknowledge and agree that certain information about your device and usage will be shared with Google. This is necessary for the functionality of these services.
What Google Does with Your Data:
- • Google processes your data in accordance with their Privacy Policy
- • Google may combine data collected from Daily Journal with data from other Google services and websites you use
- • Google may use this data for their own purposes, including improving their services and serving you ads across the web
- • Google may share aggregated, anonymized data with partners and the public
We recommend reviewing Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy to understand how Google handles your information.
Data Storage, Retention, and Security
Understanding where your data is stored, how long we keep it, and what security measures we implement is crucial to your trust in Daily Journal. This section provides comprehensive information about our data storage practices.
Where Your Data is Stored
Cloud Storage Infrastructure
Daily Journal uses secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure to store your data. Our cloud storage providers include industry-leading services that comply with international data protection standards.
What is stored in the cloud:
- • Personal account information (name, email, date of birth, gender)
- • Journal entries (when cloud backup is enabled)
- • Photos and media files attached to journal entries
- • Collaborative journal data and shared entries
- • App settings and preferences for synchronization
- • Analytics and usage data
- • Backup copies of your data for disaster recovery
Local Device Storage
Depending on your settings, certain data may also be stored locally on your device:
- • Journal entries (if you disable cloud backup)
- • Cached photos and media for faster loading
- • App preferences and settings
- • Temporary files and local database
Note: Data stored only locally is at risk if your device is lost, damaged, or reset. We strongly recommend enabling cloud backup.
Geographic Location of Servers
Our cloud servers are located in data centers around the world, including but not limited to the United States, Europe, and Asia. The specific location where your data is stored may depend on your geographic location and is optimized for performance and reliability. Data may be transferred across borders to servers in countries with different data protection laws than your own.
How Long We Keep Your Data
Active Account Data
As long as your account is active and you continue using Daily Journal, we will retain your data indefinitely. This includes your journal entries, photos, account information, and all associated content. This ensures you can access your memories and writing at any time.
Inactive Accounts
If your account becomes inactive (no login or activity), we may:
- • Send reminder emails to encourage you to return to the app
- • After 12 months of inactivity, send a final notice about potential account closure
- • After 24 months of continued inactivity, we may delete your account and associated data
- • Some data may be retained longer for legal or legitimate business purposes (see below)
Analytics and Usage Data
Anonymized and aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely for research, analysis, and service improvement purposes. This data cannot be traced back to you individually and does not contain your personal journal content.
Legal and Compliance Retention
Certain data may be retained for extended periods to comply with legal obligations:
- • Financial and transaction records: retained for accounting and tax purposes as required by law
- • Legal correspondence and complaints: retained as necessary for legal defense
- • Data subject access requests: retained as proof of compliance with data protection laws
- • Security incident logs: retained for investigation and prevention of fraud
Backup and Archival Systems
We maintain backup copies of data for disaster recovery purposes. When you delete data from your account, it may remain in our backup systems for up to 90 days before being permanently removed. This ensures we can restore your data in case of accidental deletion or system failure during this grace period.
Collaborative Journal Data
For collaborative journals, your contributions may remain visible to other participants even after you leave the shared journal or delete your account. Other participants' copies of collaborative content are independent of your account status. If you wish to have your contributions removed from collaborative journals, you must contact us directly.
Security Measures and Data Protection
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no system is 100% secure, we use industry-standard practices to safeguard your information:
🔒Encryption
- • In Transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/SSL protocols (HTTPS)
- • At Rest: Data stored on our servers is encrypted using AES-256 encryption
- • Database Encryption: Sensitive fields in our databases are encrypted with additional layers of protection
🛡️Access Controls
- • Multi-factor authentication for internal team access to systems
- • Role-based access control ensuring employees only access data necessary for their role
- • Regular access audits and reviews
- • Immediate access revocation upon employee departure
🔐Authentication Security
- • Secure password hashing using bcrypt or similar algorithms
- • Password strength requirements and validation
- • Account lockout after failed login attempts
- • Optional two-factor authentication (2FA) for enhanced security
🔍Monitoring and Detection
- • 24/7 security monitoring and intrusion detection systems
- • Automated alerts for suspicious activities
- • Regular security audits and penetration testing
- • Logging and monitoring of data access
⚙️Infrastructure Security
- • Firewalls and network segmentation
- • Regular security patches and updates
- • DDoS protection and rate limiting
- • Secure cloud hosting with certified providers
👥Employee Training
- • Regular security awareness training for all staff
- • Strict confidentiality agreements
- • Clear data handling procedures and protocols
- • Incident response training and procedures
Important Security Reminders
- • Your Role: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. Never share your password with anyone.
- • Phishing: Be wary of phishing attempts. We will never ask for your password via email or text.
- • Suspicious Activity: If you notice any unauthorized access to your account, change your password immediately and contact us.
- • Device Security: Use device passcodes, biometric authentication, and keep your device software up to date.
- • Public Wi-Fi: Avoid accessing your account on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks without a VPN.
Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you promptly in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We will inform you about the nature of the breach, the data affected, and the steps we are taking to address the situation. We will also provide guidance on what you can do to protect yourself.
Your Rights and Data Control
You have significant rights and control over your personal data. We believe in transparency and empowering you to make informed decisions about your information. This section outlines your rights under various data protection laws and how to exercise them.
Right to Access Your Data
You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you. This includes:
- • Confirmation of whether we process your personal data
- • A copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format
- • Information about how we use your data and who we share it with
- • Details about how long we retain your data
- • Information about your other rights
How to request: You can export most of your data directly from the app settings. For a comprehensive data export, email us at hi@zendiary.in with subject "Data Access Request."
Right to Rectification (Correction)
You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you. This ensures that your information is accurate and up-to-date.
How to correct: Most personal information can be updated directly in your account settings within the app. For information you cannot update yourself, contact us at hi@zendiary.in.
Right to Erasure (Deletion / "Right to be Forgotten")
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances. Once we verify your identity and process your request, we will permanently delete your data from our active systems.
To Delete Your Data:
- 1. Email us at: hi@zendiary.in
- 2. Subject line: "Data Deletion Request" or "Right to Erasure"
- 3. Include: Your registered email address and any additional details to verify your identity
- 4. Response time: We will respond within 30 days and complete the deletion within 60 days
Important Notes About Deletion:
- • Deletion is permanent and irreversible. All your journal entries, photos, and data will be lost.
- • Data in backup systems may persist for up to 90 days before complete removal
- • Some data may be retained for legal compliance (e.g., financial records, legal disputes)
- • Collaborative journal data may remain visible to other participants
- • Anonymized analytics data cannot be deleted as it's not identifiable
- • We cannot delete data from third-party services (like Google Analytics) once shared
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. You can also request that we transfer your data directly to another service provider where technically feasible.
What you can export:
- • All journal entries in JSON or PDF format
- • Photos and media files in their original formats
- • Account information and settings
- • Usage statistics and analytics (if available)
How to export: Use the "Export Data" feature in app settings, or email hi@zendiary.in for comprehensive data export.
Right to Object and Restrict Processing
You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, particularly:
- • Marketing: You can opt out of promotional emails and marketing communications at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or adjusting settings in your account.
- • Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by disabling tracking in your device settings or using Google's opt-out tools.
- • Personalized Ads: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings (see Google Ads section above).
- • Processing for Legitimate Interests: If we process your data based on our legitimate interests (not for core app functionality), you can object to this processing.
How to object: Contact us at hi@zendiary.in with details about what processing you object to and why.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Examples of consent you can withdraw:
- • Cloud backup of journal entries (switch to local-only storage)
- • Location tracking and geotagging
- • Push notifications and reminders
- • Optional data collection for AI features
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have violated your privacy rights or data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
- • Us first: We encourage you to contact us directly at hi@zendiary.in so we can address your concerns
- • Data Protection Authority: You can file a complaint with the data protection authority in your country or region
- • Consumer Protection Agencies: You may also contact relevant consumer protection organizations
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of the rights outlined above, please follow these steps:
- 1. Contact Us: Send an email to hi@zendiary.in with:
- • Clear subject line indicating your request (e.g., "Data Deletion Request")
- • Your registered email address
- • Description of the specific right you wish to exercise
- • Any additional information that helps verify your identity
- 2. Identity Verification: To protect your privacy, we may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request. This may involve confirming details about your account or sending a verification code to your registered email.
- 3. Processing Time: We will respond to your request within 30 days. For complex requests, we may extend this period by an additional 60 days, but we will inform you if this is necessary.
- 4. Free of Charge: Exercising your rights is free of charge. However, if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act on the request.
Note: Some rights may have limitations based on applicable laws, our legitimate interests, or technical constraints. If we cannot fulfill your request, we will explain why.
Children's Privacy
Daily Journal: Diary with Lock is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction to consent to data processing). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age without parental consent.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hi@zendiary.in. We will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.
For Parents: We encourage parents to monitor their children's online activities and to help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing their children never to provide personal information through our app without permission.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, European Union member states, and other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
When we transfer your personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, including:
- • Using data transfer agreements based on standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
- • Ensuring our service providers are certified under recognized data protection frameworks
- • Implementing additional security measures for international data transfers
- • Complying with all applicable international data protection laws
Third-Party Services and Links
Daily Journal may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.
Third-party services we integrate with include (but are not limited to):
- • Google Analytics: For usage analytics (see Section 4)
- • Google Ads (AdMob): For advertising (see Section 4)
- • Cloud Storage Providers: For data hosting and backup
- • Payment Processors: For subscription and payment processing (if applicable)
- • Social Media Platforms: If you choose to share content (optional)
Before interacting with any third-party service, we encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service features. When we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by:
- • Displaying a prominent notice within the app
- • Sending an email notification to your registered email address
- • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- • Requesting your explicit consent for significant changes (where required by law)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of Daily Journal after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Note: For significant changes that affect your rights or how we use your data, you will have the opportunity to review and accept the updated policy before continuing to use the app. If you do not agree with the changes, you may choose to stop using Daily Journal and request deletion of your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, we're here to help. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Response Time
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during business days. For urgent privacy concerns, please clearly mark your email as "URGENT" in the subject line.
What to Include in Your Email
- ✓Your registered email address
- ✓Clear subject line describing your request
- ✓Detail description of your inquiry or concern
- ✓Any relevant screenshots or documentation (if applicable)
We value your privacy and take all inquiries seriously. Your trust is important to us, and we're committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.
Thank You for Trusting Daily Journal
Your privacy and security are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that your journal is a sacred space for your thoughts, feelings, and memories. We're honored that you've chosen Daily Journal: Diary with Lock to document your life's journey, and we're committed to protecting your personal information with the utmost care and integrity.
Last Updated: October 27, 2025