Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

User-Provided Information

The content you create (journal entries) is stored locally on your device. However, to provide AI-powered features (such as generating statistics and reflective questions), your content is securely transmitted to our third-party AI providers for processing. We do not permanently store your journal entries on our own servers; they are processed solely to provide these insights.

Identifiers & Device Data

We collect specific technical identifiers to manage subscriptions, ensure security, and provide the service. This includes:

Firebase Installation IDs & Subscription IDs: To manage your subscription status via App Store providers.
Device Integrity Signals: (via Firebase App Check) To prevent abuse and protect the app.
IP Address: Personally identifying information (PII) such as IP addresses may be collected briefly for broad geographic location, security, and by our API providers.

App Interactions & Diagnostics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous, aggregated usage data (such as screen views and feature usage) to improve app experience. We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash logs and stability data to identify and fix bugs.

2. Use of Information

Providing Services & Quota Management

We use your data to display journal entries, generate statistics, and manage your subscription status (Free vs. Premium). We track the number of API requests you make to enforce subscription quotas.

AI Features

When you create or add a journal entry, we utilize Third-Party AI Services to analyze your text for statistics, insights, and reflective questions. Your entry content is processed to provide these features. Please refer to the "Third-Party Services" section below for details on specific providers and terms.

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Paid Tier & Privacy: We use enterprise/paid tiers where available. Your data is not used to train the AI models.

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Terms & Retention: The Terms of Service and data retention policies of the active AI provider apply. Providers may retain data for a limited period (e.g., up to 30 days) solely for abuse monitoring and safety purposes, after which it is deleted.

3. Third-Party Services

App Store Providers

We use Google Play Store and Apple App Store services to handle payments and subscription management. We do not process or store your credit card information directly.

Third-Party AI Providers

Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic: We engage these providers to perform complex data processing, including natural language understanding and machine learning analysis, which enable our App's core AI features.

Current Status: We currently utilize Google Gemini as our active provider (subject to change). Data handling is subject to the Terms of Service of the specific active provider.

Google Firebase

Used for backend logic, security (App Check), and AI integration. The Firebase Terms of Service apply.

Google Analytics

Collects anonymous usage data (such as screen views, buttons clicked, and feature popularity) to help us understand how the app is used.

Firebase Crashlytics

Collects crash reports, stack traces, and app stability data to identify bugs and improve reliability.

Google Drive

Optional cloud backup feature. If enabled, files are securely stored in your personal Drive.

Google API Services User Data Policy

Vibememo's use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

4. International Data Transfers

We use third-party services (like Google Firebase and Third-Party AI Providers) that may process your data globally. This means your data (such as API requests or analytics) may be transferred to and processed in servers located outside your country of residence (e.g., in the United States), where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the App, you consent to this transfer, processing, and storage.

5. Security

We prioritize the security of your data:

Local-First: Your journal entries are stored on your device.
Encryption: Data transmitted to our AI services or cloud backup is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/SSL).

6. Data Retention

Since your data is stored locally, it is retained as long as the app is installed on your device.

Deletion: If you delete the app, your local data is deleted. If you have enabled cloud backup, you are responsible for managing/deleting the backup file in your Google Drive. We provide options to delete the backup in the app. We do not retain copies of your private journal entries on our servers.

7. Your Rights

Export: You can export your data directly from the app anytime.
Deletion: You can delete specific entries or the entire app to remove your local data.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to individuals under the age of sixteen (16). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16.

9. GDPR Data Protection Rights

We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data. It is available directly in the app via Export Data.
The right to rectification – You have the right to correct any information you believe is inaccurate directly within the app.
The right to erasure – You have the right to delete your data by deleting content within the app or uninstalling the app.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that we restrict processing. However, please note that because AI analysis is an integral and automatic part of the App's core functionality, restricting this processing may render the App non-functional for you.
The right to data portability – You can export your data in JSON/CSV formats from the settings.

10. CCPA Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell My Personal Information)

Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to:

Request that a business disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data collected.
Request that a business delete any personal data about the consumer.
Request that a business not sell the consumer's personal data.

We do not sell your personal information. Since we do not maintain a central user database, you can exercise these rights directly by managing the data on your device.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or services. Please review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Services after the effectiveness of such changes will constitute acceptance of and agreement to any such changes.