Privacy Policy for Diarify

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Diarify ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Diarify, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

Age Requirement

You must be at least 16 years of age to use Diarify. By creating an account, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information:

Username
Email address
Password (encrypted)
Date of birth
Full name (optional)
Bio/profile information (optional)
Profile visibility settings

Content You Create:

Posts, entries, and diary content
Comments and replies
Mood indicators and notes
Hashtags and mentions
Media files (photos, videos)
Likes and interactions

Communication Data:

Direct messages with other users
Notifications preferences
Customer support communications

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Information:

Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
IP address and approximate location
App usage patterns and features accessed
Login timestamps and session duration
Performance data and crash reports

Firebase & Analytics:

We use Firebase services (by Google) for:

Authentication and account management
Cloud data storage (Firestore)
Analytics and performance monitoring
Crash reporting

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Provide and Maintain Our Service:

Create and manage your account
Enable posting, commenting, and social interactions
Store and display your content
Facilitate direct messaging

2. Improve User Experience:

Personalize your feed and recommendations
Show relevant hashtags and trending content
Optimize app performance

3. Safety and Security:

Verify your identity and age
Prevent fraud and abuse
Enforce our Terms of Service
Respond to legal requests

4. Communication:

Send email verification
Notify you of account activity
Respond to your inquiries
Send important service updates (non-marketing)

5. Analytics and Research:

Understand how users interact with our Service
Identify trends and usage patterns
Improve features and develop new ones

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Your Information With:

Other Users:

Your public profile information (username, bio, profile picture)
Your posts and comments (based on your privacy settings)
Your mood indicators (based on audience settings: Everyone, Followers, Friends, Close Friends)
Your follower/following lists (generally visible)

Service Providers:

Firebase/Google Cloud Platform (data hosting and authentication)
Cloud storage providers (for media files)
Analytics services (anonymized data)

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

Court orders or legal process
Government or regulatory requests
Protection of our rights, property, or safety
Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

We Do NOT:

Sell your personal information to third parties
Share your private messages with anyone except intended recipients
Use your content for advertising without permission
Share your email address with third parties for marketing

Your Privacy Controls

Account Privacy Settings:

Public Account: Anyone can see your posts and profile
Private Account: Only approved followers can see your content

Audience Controls for Moods:

Everyone: Visible to all users
Followers: Visible to users who follow you
Friends: Visible to mutual followers
Close Friends: Visible to your close friends list

Content Visibility:

You can control who sees your:

Posts and diary entries
Mood indicators and calendar
Follower/following lists (currently public)
Account activity

Your Rights:

Access: Request a copy of your data
Correction: Update your profile information
Deletion: Delete your account and data
Export: Download your content
Blocking: Block users from interacting with you

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:

Your profile and posts are permanently deleted within 30 days
Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes
Cached content may remain temporarily on other users' devices
Direct messages are deleted from our servers but may remain in recipients' inboxes

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Passwords are encrypted; data transmitted over secure connections (HTTPS)
Firebase Security Rules: Access controls on database; audience visibility is enforced server-side for posts, moods, and calendar notes
Authentication: Secure login with email verification
Monitoring: Regular security audits and monitoring

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Diarify is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover that a user is under 16, we will:

Immediately delete their account and data
Prevent future account creation with that information

If you believe a user under 16 has created an account, please contact us immediately at support@diarify.com.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using Diarify, you consent to the transfer of your information to:

United States (Firebase/Google Cloud servers)
Other countries where our service providers operate

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

Our Service uses third-party services that may collect information:

Firebase Services (Google):

Firebase Privacy Policy
Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions

Analytics:

We may use analytics tools to understand app usage. These tools collect anonymized data about:

Feature usage
App performance
User demographics (age range, general location)

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

Posting the new policy in the app
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@diarify.com.

GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to certain data processing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@diarify.com.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@diarify.com

We typically respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days.

Consent

By using Diarify, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.