Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how The Success Diary("the App"), operated by Samuel Vančo("we", "our", or "us"), handles information when you use the mobile application.

The Success Diary is an AI-powered journaling app that allows users to record journal entries by voice or text and receive personalized AI-generated feedback, insights, and suggested next steps.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Process

To provide the App's functionality, the App may process the following information:

Account Information

Users may provide:

• A first name during onboarding, used to personalize the experience
• A feedback style preference (Supportive, Direct, Coach, or Balanced)

Journal Entries and User Input

Users may:

• Record voice entries which are transcribed to text
• Type text-based journal entries
• Continue conversations with the AI by replying to feedback

These inputs are used to generate personalized AI feedback and are stored as part of your journal history. Only text is stored — we never store audio recordings. Voice input is transcribed on-device or via a speech recognition service, and only the resulting text is transmitted and saved.

Usage Data

The App may collect anonymous usage analytics to improve performance and functionality.

This may include:

• App interactions and feature usage
• Session duration and frequency
• Device type and operating system version
• App version
• Diagnostic and crash information

Analytics data does not identify you personally.

3. How Information Is Used

Information processed by the App is used solely to:

• Generate personalized AI feedback, insights, and suggested next steps based on your journal entries
• Personalize your experience using your name and feedback style preference
• Store your journal entries so you can review your history and track progress over time
• Enable conversation mode, allowing you to continue a dialogue with the AI after initial feedback
• Improve app functionality and reliability
• Understand how features are used
• Maintain and troubleshoot the service

4. AI Processing

To generate feedback and insights, the App sends certain user-provided data to a third-party AI service.

This may include:

• The text content of your journal entry
• Your selected feedback style preference
• Conversation history within a single entry thread

This information is transmitted to a third-party AI model for processing and generation of automated responses. The AI service processes the data solely to generate the requested feedback and response.

Your journal entries are not used to train any AI model. The AI provider processes your data in real time and does not retain it for training purposes.

Users should be aware that AI-generated feedback is for personal reflection purposes only and does not constitute professional advice of any kind.

5. Data Storage

Your journal entries, account preferences, and conversation history are stored securely using encrypted cloud infrastructure. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit using industry-standard encryption protocols.

We do not require users to provide email addresses or create traditional accounts with passwords. Your identity within the app is limited to the first name you provide during onboarding.

6. What We Do Not Do

• We do not sell your data to any third party.
• We do not use your journal entries to train any AI model.
• We do not store audio recordings. Voice entries are transcribed to text, and only the text is stored.
• We do not share your entries with anyone. No human at The Success Diary reads your journal.
• We do not collect personal identifiers such as email addresses, phone numbers, or physical addresses through the App.
• We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes.

7. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services to operate certain features:

AI Processing

User-submitted journal entry text and feedback preferences may be processed by a third-party AI service to generate personalized feedback and insights.

Analytics

Anonymous analytics may be processed to understand app usage and improve the service.

In-App Purchases

Subscription purchases are handled through RevenueCat, which integrates with the Apple App Store payment system. Payment information is processed by Apple and is not stored by us.

Backend Infrastructure

The App uses cloud-based backend services to securely store your journal entries and account data. These services employ encryption at rest and in transit.

These third-party providers may process limited technical information necessary to deliver their services.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data — View all your journal entries, AI feedback, and conversation history within the app at any time.
• Delete your data— Permanently delete all your entries and account data from within the app (Settings > Delete all my data). This action is irreversible and removes all data from our servers.
• Modify your preferences— Change your name or feedback style at any time through the app's settings.
• Request your data — Contact us to request a copy of your data.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information processed by the App, including encryption of data at rest and in transit, secure authentication mechanisms, and regular security reviews of our infrastructure.

However, no digital service can guarantee complete security. Users should be mindful of the personal nature of journal entries and exercise judgment about the information they share through the App.

10. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided information through the App, please contact us so we can address the issue.

11. Mental Health Disclaimer

The Success Diary provides AI-generated feedback for personal reflection and self-improvement purposes only.

The App does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for professional mental health services.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a qualified healthcare professional or your local emergency services immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the Effective Date at the top of this document will be revised.

Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Samuel Vančo
support@thesuccessdiary.com