Privacy Policy for Mood Meter

Effective Date: December 28, 2024 Last Updated: December 28, 2024 Version: 1.0

Introduction

Welcome to Mood Meter ("we", "our", "us", or "the App"). We respect your privacy. This privacy policy explains how the app works and what data is stored locally on your device when you use our mood tracking application.

By using Mood Meter, you agree to this privacy policy.

⚠️ Important Notice - Wellness Tool Only

Mood Meter is designed exclusively for wellness, self-awareness, and personal development purposes.

❌ This app is NOT a medical device
❌ This app does NOT diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition
❌ This app does NOT replace professional medical advice or treatment
❌ We make NO health claims or medical promises

If you have mental health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

This app is intended solely to support your personal mood awareness and emotional well-being practice.

Information We Collect

✅ PRIVACY-FIRST: ALL DATA STORED LOCALLY ON YOUR DEVICE

Mood Meter operates 100% offline with NO user accounts, NO servers, and NO data transmission.

1. Mood Tracking Data (Stored Locally Only)

All data is stored on YOUR device using secure local storage (React Native AsyncStorage):

Mood entries - Daily mood selections (Amazing, Happy, Okay, Sad, Terrible)
Mood timestamps - When you logged your mood
Mood notes (optional) - Personal reflections you save with mood entries
Journal entries (optional) - Personal thoughts and experiences
Mood statistics - Streaks, totals, and patterns calculated locally
Calendar data - Mood history organized by date
Analytics data - Mood trends and insights generated locally

2. App Preferences (Stored Locally Only)

Your settings stay on your device:

Theme preference - Light/dark mode or auto
Language preference - App language (40+ languages supported)
Notification settings - Local notification preferences
Privacy settings - Analytics toggle (currently disabled)

3. Technical Information (Device Only)

Minimal technical data used for app functionality:

Device model - For compatibility and proper rendering
OS version - For feature compatibility
App version - For update management
Network status - To indicate offline/online mode (no data sent)

Important: This technical data NEVER leaves your device and is NOT transmitted anywhere.

Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be absolutely clear about what we DO NOT collect:

❌ NO Email addresses - No account creation required
❌ NO Usernames or passwords - No authentication system
❌ NO Personal identification - No names, phone numbers, or contact info
❌ NO Location data - We never track your location
❌ NO Camera or photos - No access to your media
❌ NO Contacts - We don't access your contacts
❌ NO Microphone audio - We don't record audio
❌ NO Health data - We don't integrate with health apps
❌ NO Browsing history - We don't track web activity
❌ NO Third-party tracking - No analytics, trackers, or SDKs active
❌ NO Social media data - We don't connect to social accounts
❌ NO Cloud sync - Your data stays on YOUR device only
❌ NO Cookies - No web tracking or cookies

How We Use Your Data

✅ LOCAL-ONLY USAGE

All your data stays on YOUR device and is NEVER sent to any server.

We use your information exclusively for:

App Functionality - Display mood entries, track streaks, calculate statistics
Personalization - Apply your theme, language, and notification preferences
Progress Tracking - Show your mood history and emotional patterns
Offline Operation - App works 100% without internet connection
Data Persistence - Save your moods locally so they're available when you reopen the app

We DO NOT Use Your Data For

❌ NO Server sync - Data never leaves your device
❌ NO Advertising - No ads or marketing
❌ NO Third-party sharing - No data brokers, no selling
❌ NO Cross-device sync - Each device operates independently
❌ NO Cloud backup - You control your own data
❌ NO Profiling or tracking - No behavioral analysis
❌ NO AI training - Your data is not used for machine learning
❌ NO Analytics - No usage tracking (analytics framework exists but disabled)

Data Storage and Security

🔒 LOCAL STORAGE ONLY

Your data is stored securely on YOUR device using React Native AsyncStorage:

Local-only storage: All data stored in your device's secure local storage
No cloud transmission: Data NEVER sent to external servers
No internet required: App fully functional offline
Device encryption: Your device's built-in encryption protects your data
No external access: Only you can access your mood data
Complete privacy: No one else can see your moods, not even us

Security Measures

We implement privacy-first practices:

No user accounts: No authentication means no password vulnerabilities
No data transmission: Zero network requests containing your personal data
Offline-first architecture: App designed to work without internet
Local data control: You own and control 100% of your data
Regular app updates: We keep the app secure and up to date
Open source practices: Following industry-standard mobile development practices

Your Privacy Rights

✅ COMPLETE DATA CONTROL

Since ALL your data is stored locally on your device, YOU have complete control:

Right to Access: All your data is already visible in the app
Right to Rectification: Edit any mood entry, note, or setting directly in the app
Right to Erasure: Delete mood entries, clear history, or uninstall the app to remove all data
Right to Data Portability: Export your data using the app's export feature (local file)
Right to Object: No data processing to object to - everything is local
Complete Control: Uninstalling the app removes all data from your device

Data Export and Deletion

You can manage your data at any time:

Export Data: Use the in-app export feature to save your mood data as a local file
Delete Individual Entries: Tap any mood entry to edit or delete it
Clear All Data: Use the "Clear All Data" option in Settings (requires confirmation)
Complete Removal: Uninstalling the app removes all mood data from your device

No account deletion needed - there are no accounts to delete!

Support and Questions

For app support or questions, email us at umituz9999@gmail.com with:

Subject line: "Mood Meter Support"
Your question: Describe your issue or question
Device info (optional): Device model and OS version if relevant

We will respond to support requests within 3-5 business days.

Third-Party Services

✅ ZERO THIRD-PARTY DATA SHARING

Mood Meter does NOT use any third-party services that collect your data:

❌ NO Backend servers - No Supabase, Firebase, or cloud services
❌ NO Analytics - No Google Analytics, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or tracking
❌ NO Advertising networks - No Google Ads, Facebook Ads, AdMob
❌ NO Tracking pixels - No Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager
❌ NO Social media integrations - No Facebook, Twitter, Instagram SDKs
❌ NO Marketing automation - No email marketing or CRM tools
❌ NO Crash reporting - No Sentry, Crashlytics, Bugsnag
❌ NO Authentication services - No Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, OAuth

Technical Dependencies (No Data Collection):

The app uses standard React Native libraries for local functionality only:

React Native AsyncStorage - Local device storage (no cloud sync)
React Native NetInfo - Network status detection (for offline mode indicator)
Expo Localization - Device language detection (for app translation)
React Native Device Info - Device model info (for compatibility, not tracking)

None of these libraries send data to external servers.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Mood Meter is not intended for children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at umituz9999@gmail.com, and we will delete the information immediately.

International Users and GDPR Compliance

For European Union (EU) Users

If you are in the EU, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal basis for processing: NOT APPLICABLE - No personal data collected or processed
Data retention: All data stored locally on your device only
Data transfers: NO cross-border data transfers - everything stays on your device
Your rights: Full control of your local data (see "Your Privacy Rights" above)
Contact: umituz9999@gmail.com for questions

GDPR Compliance Statement:

Since Mood Meter operates entirely offline with NO accounts, NO servers, and NO personal data collection, most GDPR requirements are NOT APPLICABLE. Your data never leaves your device, so there are no data processors, controllers, or international transfers.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

For California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Categories of Data We Collect:

❌ NO Personal identifiers - No email, name, phone, or addresses collected
✅ User-generated content - Mood entries, notes, journal entries (STORED LOCALLY ONLY)
✅ App preferences - Theme, language, notification settings (STORED LOCALLY ONLY)
✅ Device info - Device model, OS version (LOCAL ONLY, not transmitted)

Your Rights:

Right to Know: All data is visible in the app - nothing is hidden
Right to Delete: Delete mood entries or uninstall the app to remove all data
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do NOT sell your data - there's nothing to opt out of
Right to Non-Discrimination: N/A - no accounts or data processing

We do NOT sell, share, or transfer your personal information to anyone.

CCPA Compliance Statement:

Since NO personal data leaves your device and we have NO user accounts, traditional CCPA requests are not applicable. You have complete control over your local data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

✅ ZERO COOKIES AND TRACKING

We do NOT use cookies or any tracking technologies:

❌ NO Cookies - No browser cookies, session cookies, or persistent cookies
❌ NO Authentication tokens - No login sessions or JWT tokens
❌ NO Tracking pixels - No Facebook Pixel, Google Tag Manager, or analytics pixels
❌ NO Local storage tracking - AsyncStorage used only for YOUR mood data, not tracking
❌ NO Fingerprinting - No device fingerprinting or user identification
❌ NO Cross-site tracking - App doesn't access web browsers or websites

Mobile App Note:

As a React Native mobile app, Mood Meter doesn't use web cookies. All local data is stored in secure device storage (AsyncStorage) for app functionality only, not for tracking or advertising.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

How We Update

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective when we post the revised policy.

We will notify you of any material changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Posting the updated policy in the app
Including a notice in app updates

Your Continued Use

Your continued use of Mood Meter after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Contact Information

Questions About This Privacy Policy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: umituz9999@gmail.com Subject: "Mood Meter Privacy Policy Question"

Data Protection Officer

For privacy-related concerns, you can reach our data protection team at the same email address.

Summary

Mood Meter is designed with privacy as the top priority:

✅ 100% Offline - No internet required, no data transmission ✅ Local Storage Only - All data stays on your device ✅ No Accounts - No registration, no authentication ✅ No Tracking - No analytics, no advertising, no profiling ✅ Complete Control - You own and control all your data ✅ Open Source - Transparent development practices

Your mood data is YOURS and YOURS alone.