Privacy Policy

Introduction

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

Important Notice: GrateDay is a wellness journaling application designed to support mindfulness and gratitude practice. It is not a mental health treatment tool and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care, therapy, or medical advice. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, please consult a qualified mental health professional.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Journal Entries: Text content of your daily gratitude entries and reflections that you create in the app.
• Mood Data: Your mood selections, emotional states, and mood trends tracked over time.
• Calendar Information: Dates of entries, journal history, and your usage patterns by date.
• Insights Data: Aggregated statistics about your journaling frequency, mood patterns, and wellness metrics.
• Device Information: Device model, operating system, and app version for crash reporting and compatibility.
• Authentication Data: Anonymous Firebase authentication tokens used to sync your data securely.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Storing your journal entries and making them accessible across devices
• Generating insights and statistics about your journaling practice (anonymized)
• Providing premium features such as date selection, full history access, and advanced insights
• Analyzing app performance and user engagement
• Fixing bugs and improving app stability
• Sending you reminders or notifications about journaling (with your permission)
• Improving our gratitude and wellness features

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Subscriptions & Premium Features

GrateDay offers a free tier and premium subscription plans:

• Free Tier: Access to today's journal entry and basic mood tracking
• Monthly: $2.99/month for access to any date, full history, and advanced insights
• Yearly: $19.99/year for all premium features
• Lifetime: $39.99 one-time purchase for permanent premium access

Subscription data is processed securely through Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We do not store your payment information directly; it is managed by these platforms.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest. Your journal entries are stored securely in Firebase with appropriate access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. If you have security concerns, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your journal entries, mood data, and insights as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Backup copies may take up to 30 days to be deleted.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your journal entries and personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt-out of promotional communications
• Export your journal entries and insights
• Disable analytics or notification permissions in app settings
• View and understand the insights generated from your mood data

Children's Privacy

GrateDay is intended for general audiences and is not specifically designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account.

CCPA & California Privacy Rights

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@blazeapps.com.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of GrateDay after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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