Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

Dear Diary ("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

Account Information

Username: Used to identify your account
Password: Encrypted and stored securely, never in plain text

Diary Content

Diary entries: The titles, content, and dates you provide
This content is stored securely and is only accessible by you

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

Provide and maintain the Dear Diary service
Authenticate your account
Store and display your diary entries

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers hosted by Vercel and Neon (PostgreSQL)
Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt encryption
All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
Authentication tokens are stored securely in your device's Keychain

Data Sharing

We do NOT:

Sell your personal information
Share your diary content with third parties
Use your data for advertising
Track your activity for analytics

Data Retention

Your data is retained as long as you maintain an active account. You can delete your diary entries at any time through the app.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Delete your diary entries
Request account deletion by contacting us

Children's Privacy

Dear Diary is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect 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.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email:minglenn@outlook.com