Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: May 28, 2025
Welcome to JourCal ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application JourCal (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an account
- Use the App's features
- Contact us for support
- Participate in surveys or promotions
Health and Fitness Data
JourCal collects health and fitness information including:
- Weight measurements and body metrics
- Food intake and calorie consumption data
- Exercise and workout information
- Health goals and preferences
- Photos of food items for calorie estimation
- Journal entries and notes
Apple Health Integration
With your explicit consent, JourCal may access and sync data from Apple Health, including steps, workouts, heart rate, and other health metrics. This integration is optional and can be disabled at any time through your device settings.
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
- Device information (model, operating system, unique identifiers)
- App usage statistics and analytics
- Crash reports and performance data
- IP address and general location information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the App's functionality
- Process and analyze your health and fitness data
- Generate AI-powered calorie estimates and recommendations
- Create personalized insights and progress tracking
- Improve our AI algorithms and App features
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send important updates and notifications
- Ensure App security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal health information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
- Service providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the App (cloud storage, analytics, customer support)
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety and security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of JourCal, our users, or others
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Secure cloud infrastructure with reputable providers
- Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing your information
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except for information we are required to retain for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.
JourCal is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
JourCal may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (such as Apple Health). This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.