Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: July 02, 2025

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and encrypted password. This information is stored securely in our MySQL database with proper encryption.

Journal & Blog Content

Your personal journal entries and blog posts are stored with privacy settings you control. Private entries are never shared or made public without your explicit consent.

Profile Information

Optional profile details like bio, interests, age, location, and profile photos are stored to enhance your experience and are only displayed based on your privacy preferences.

How We Use Your Information

Account Management

To provide you with secure access to your account and personalized experience.

Content Discovery

To help you find and organize your journal entries and blog posts through our search functionality.

Service Improvement

To analyze usage patterns and improve our platform's features and performance.

Communication

To send you important updates about your account and our services when necessary.

Data Protection & Security

Password Encryption

All passwords are hashed using industry-standard encryption methods before storage.

Secure Database

Your data is stored in a secure MySQL database with proper access controls and backup systems.

Privacy Controls

You have full control over the privacy settings of your journal entries and profile information.

Regular Security Updates

We regularly update our security measures and monitor for potential vulnerabilities.

Your Rights & Controls

Access Your Data

You can view and export all your journal entries and blog posts at any time through your account dashboard.

Update Information

You can update your profile information, change privacy settings, and modify your content whenever you want.

Delete Your Data

You can delete individual entries, blog posts, or your entire account along with all associated data.

Data Portability

Export your data in standard formats (CSV/JSON) to take your content with you if you choose to leave.

Cookies & Session Management

Third-Party Services

We minimize the use of third-party services to protect your privacy. Currently, we only use:

  • Hosting Services: For secure data storage and platform availability
  • Email Services: For essential account-related communications only

We do not share your personal information with marketing companies, data brokers, or social media platforms.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us:

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 24-48 hours.