Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Life in Text ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our journaling platform.

By using Life in Text, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Profile information (optional photo, bio)
• Account credentials (encrypted password)

2.2 Journal Content

We store the journal entries, stories, and content you create on our platform. This includes text, images you upload, tags, and associated metadata such as dates and privacy settings.

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location
• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the platform

2.4 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze how our service is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our journaling services
• Store and display your journal entries securely
• Personalize your experience and provide recommendations
• Send important notifications about your account
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Privacy of Your Journal Entries

Your journal entries are personal and private by default. We offer three privacy levels:

• Private: Only you can view these entries. They are encrypted and inaccessible to anyone else, including our staff.
• Public: These entries are visible to all users and may appear in search results and the explore section.
• Anonymous: These entries are publicly visible but your identity is hidden from other users.

We do not read, analyze, or share your private journal entries for any purpose other than providing the service to you. We do not use your private content for advertising or sell it to third parties.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• With your consent: When you choose to make entries public or share them
• Service providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of Life in Text, our users, or others
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• All data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• Passwords are hashed using strong cryptographic algorithms
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls limiting employee access to user data
• Secure cloud infrastructure with data redundancy

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your journal entries in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict processing: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and journal entries within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Life in Text is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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