Peelings - Privacy Policy

 Peelings - Privacy Policy

**Effective Date:** 24/07/2025

## 1. Introduction

Welcome to Peelings ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our emotional wellness application.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information through the Peelings mobile application (the "App"). By downloading, accessing, or using our App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

## 2. Information We Collect

### 2.1 Information You Provide

- **Account Information**: While the App doesn't require account creation, you may provide optional profile information such as your name.

- **Content**: Journal entries, mood records, notes, tags, and other content you create within the App.

- **Media**: Photos you choose to attach to your journal entries.

- **App Preferences**: Your preferences for the App, including theme settings, notification preferences, and PIN security settings.

### 2.2 Information Collected Automatically

- **Usage Data**: Information about how you use the App, including features accessed, time spent, and interaction patterns.

- **Device Information**: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

- **Diagnostic Data**: App performance data and error reports to help improve the App.

## 3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

- **Provide the Service**: To operate the App and deliver the features you request.

- **Personalization**: To customize your experience, including suggested journal prompts and activities.

- **Improvement**: To understand how users interact with our App, identify trends, and enhance our features.

- **Security**: To protect the App and our users from fraudulent or illegal activities.

- **Communication**: To respond to your inquiries and send you important service announcements.

- **Legal Compliance**: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

## 4. Data Storage and Security

### 4.1 Local Storage

Most data, including your journal entries, mood records, and media files, is stored **locally on your device**. We employ encryption techniques to secure this data.

### 4.2 Optional Backup Features

The App offers optional backup functionality that allows you to create backup files. These backups are stored on your device and can be moved to external storage at your discretion. We don't automatically transfer your data to our servers.

### 4.3 Security Measures

- **Encryption**: We use industry-standard encryption to protect sensitive data stored on your device.

- **PIN Protection**: You can enable PIN or biometric authentication to restrict access to the App.

- **Local Processing**: Most data processing occurs locally on your device, minimizing data transmission.

## 5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

### 5.1 Third-Party Services

- **Analytics Providers**: We may use analytics tools to understand App usage patterns, with data being anonymized and aggregated.

- **Advertising**: If you use the free version of the App, we may display advertisements provided by Google AdMob, which may collect data as described in their privacy policy.

### 5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

## 6. Your Choices and Rights

### 6.1 Access and Control

- You can access, edit, or delete your content at any time within the App.

- You can customize privacy settings, including enabling or disabling PIN protection.

- You can export your data using the App's backup feature.

### 6.2 App Permissions

- **Camera**: Required only if you choose to add photos to journal entries.

- **Storage**: Required for saving journal entries, images, and backup files.

- **Biometrics**: Optional, used only if you enable biometric authentication.

## 7. In-App Purchases

Our App may offer in-app purchases. These transactions are processed by your device's app store (Google Play or Apple App Store), and we do not collect or store your payment information.

## 8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

## 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

## 10. Contact Us

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

Email: masterverse108@gmail.com

## 11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This includes the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.

## 12. International Users

Your personal information may be processed in the country where it was collected as well as other countries where laws regarding processing personal information may be less stringent than the laws in your country.

## 13. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as you use the App and maintain it on your device. If you uninstall the App without creating a backup, your data will be deleted from your device.

By using Peelings, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.