Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Three Gems ("App", "we", "us") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Name: Used to identify your account
• Journal Entries (Gems): Text, images, and audio recordings you create
• Tags: Categories you assign to organize your entries
• Profile Image: Optional image for your profile

2.2 Information Generated Through App Use

• Reactions: Emoji reactions you give to friends' shared entries
• Friend Connections: Your list of connected friends
• Journaling Statistics: Data about your journaling activity (calendar, progress tracking)

2.3 Technical Information

• Device Token: Used to send push notifications to your device
• Authentication Data: Secure tokens to manage your session
• Device Settings: Your notification and biometric authentication preferences

3. How Your Data Is Stored

3.1 Local Storage (On Your Device)

• All your personal journal entries are stored locally on your device by default
• Your tags, settings, and preferences are stored locally
• Local data is protected by your device's security features

3.2 Online Storage (Cloud)

Important: Your data is stored online ONLY when you choose to share with friends.

When you share an entry with friends:

• The shared entry (text, images, audio) is uploaded to our cloud database
• Media files (images and audio) are stored in cloud storage
• Sharing permissions are recorded to control who can view the entry
• Reactions from friends are stored online

You control what is shared: Only entries you explicitly share with specific friends are stored online.

3.3 Offline Synchronization

• The App works fully offline
• When you share content while offline, it will sync when internet connection is restored
• Your local data remains accessible even without internet connection

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide core journaling functionality
• Enable sharing entries with friends you choose
• Send you notification reminders (if enabled)
• Display your journaling statistics and progress
• Manage your premium subscription (if applicable)
• Maintain and improve the App

5. Information Sharing

5.1 Sharing with Friends

• Only entries you explicitly share are visible to your selected friends
• Friends can view and react to shared entries
• You can revoke sharing access at any time

5.2 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the App:

5.3 No Sale of Personal Data

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• We do not share your journal entries with anyone except friends you explicitly choose

6. Data Retention

• Local Data: Remains on your device until you delete it
• Shared Entries: Stored in cloud database while friendship connection exists
• Deleted Content: When you delete an entry or remove friend access, it is removed from our servers
• Account Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data by removing the App

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Delete your journal entries at any time
• Revoke friend access to shared entries
• Disable notifications
• Delete your account

8. Security

We implement security measures to protect your data:

• Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Access controls to ensure friends can only see entries you share with them
• Optional biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, Optic ID) for app access
• Secure storage of authentication tokens in iOS Keychain

9. Permissions

The App requests the following permissions:

• Notifications: To send journaling reminders and friend activity alerts
• Camera: To capture photos for journal entries
• Photo Library: To select existing photos for journal entries
• Microphone: To record audio for journal entries
• Biometric Authentication: Optional Face ID/Touch ID for app security

You can manage these permissions in your device settings.

10. International Users

Your data may be stored and processed in cloud servers located in various regions. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App. Continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through the App Store.