Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

• Name, email address, or username when you create an account.
• Mood logs, journal entries, challenge responses, and reflections you choose to record.
• Content you post or share within private groups or circles.

Information Automatically Collected

• Device and system information (model, OS version, device identifiers).
• App usage data (features used, session length, frequency).
• Approximate location, only if you enable location-based features.

Information from Third Parties

If you log in with Apple, Google, or another service, we may receive profile information according to your settings with that provider.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate and improve the App's features.
• Track and display your progress and analytics.
• Enable group participation and private sharing.
• Send optional reminders, updates, and notifications.
• Respond to technical and customer support requests.

We will never sell your personal information to advertisers or other third parties.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following cases:

• With your permission (e.g., sharing a reflection with a group).
• With trusted service providers that help us operate the App (such as hosting, analytics, and push notifications) under strict confidentiality.
• If required by law, legal process, or to protect safety and rights.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored on secure, encrypted servers.
• We apply industry-standard security practices to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
• You are responsible for protecting your account password or login credentials.

5. Your Privacy Choices

You can:

• Access, update, or delete your data through the App's settings.
• Export your personal data upon request.
• Delete your account at any time, which permanently removes your personal information from our systems.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@brooklynsel.com

6. Children's Privacy

• We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
• Users under 13 must have verified parental consent before creating an account.
• If we discover a child's data has been collected without consent, we will delete it immediately.

7. Third-Party Services

Our App may use third-party services such as Firebase, Google Analytics, or Apple Sign-In. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you within the App and update the "Effective Date."