Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 1, 2026

Introduction

Journal Lock ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Journal entries and content you create within the app
  • Account information if you create an account
  • Support requests and communications

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (device type, operating system version)
  • App usage analytics (feature usage, crash reports)

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and maintain the app functionality
  • To sync your data across devices (if enabled)
  • To respond to your support requests
  • To improve our app and services
  • To send important updates about the app

Data Security

Your journal entries are encrypted on your device using industry-standard AES-256 encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

When you use biometric authentication (Face ID or Touch ID), your biometric data is processed entirely on your device by Apple's secure enclave and is never transmitted to us.

Data Storage

Your journal entries are stored locally on your device. If you enable iCloud sync, your encrypted data is stored in your personal iCloud account, subject to Apple's privacy policy.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Export your journal entries
  • Delete your data from the app
  • Opt out of analytics collection

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: journallockio@gmail.com