Welcome to itgirl ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you use itgirl, you may provide us with:
- Account Information: If you sign in using Google or Apple authentication, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from those services.
- Journal Entries: Text content and photos you add to your daily journal.
- Habits & Tasks: Information about habits you track and tasks you create.
- Photo Memories: Photos and captions you upload to your photo goals.
- Preferences: Your theme selections, notification preferences, and other settings.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the App, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Features you use, actions you take, and time spent in the App.
- Crash Reports: Information about app crashes and errors to help us improve stability.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data about how users interact with the App.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App's features and functionality.
- Personalize your experience and remember your preferences.
- Sync your data across devices when you're signed in.
- Send you notifications you've opted into (e.g., daily reminders).
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the App experience.
- Diagnose and fix technical issues.
- Respond to your support requests and inquiries.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
3.1 Firebase (Google)
- Firebase Authentication: Manages user sign-in via Google and Apple. Stores authentication credentials securely.
- Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data to help us understand how the App is used. This includes session duration, feature usage, and user engagement metrics.
- Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash reports and diagnostic data to help us identify and fix bugs. This may include device state information at the time of a crash.
- Firebase Cloud Firestore: Stores your journal entries, habits, tasks, and other user data securely in the cloud.
- Firebase Storage: Stores photos you upload to your journal and photo memories.
For more information about how Firebase handles your data, please visit Firebase Privacy Information.
3.2 Apple Sign-In
If you choose to sign in with Apple, we receive only the information you choose to share (name and email). Apple may provide a private relay email address if you choose to hide your email.
3.3 Google Sign-In
If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive your Google account profile information (name, email, and profile picture). We do not access your Google account data beyond what is necessary for authentication.
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using Firebase services provided by Google. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Your photos and journal entries are encrypted in transit and stored in secure cloud infrastructure. We do not access your personal content except as necessary to provide technical support at your request.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
5.1 For European Economic Area (EEA) Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
5.2 For California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note: We do not sell your personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the App's services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal obligations.
7. Account Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through the App's Settings. Upon account deletion:
- Your journal entries, habits, tasks, and photos will be permanently deleted.
- Your authentication credentials will be removed from our systems.
- This action cannot be undone.
8. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
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Email: support@itgirl.life