Effective Date: 2025/09/19
Last Updated: 2025/09/19

1. Introduction

MoodLogger (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mood tracking application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account registration details (email address, username)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Device identifiers and technical information

Mood and Health Data

• Daily mood entries and ratings
• Emotional state descriptions and notes
• Activity correlations and triggers you record
• Sleep patterns and lifestyle factors (if provided)
• Photos or media you choose to attach to entries

Usage Data

• App usage patterns and frequency
• Feature interactions and preferences
• Crash reports and error logs (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide mood tracking and analytics features
• Generate personalized insights and trends
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Send relevant notifications and reminders (with your consent)
• Provide customer support
• Ensure app security and prevent misuse

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Your mood data is primarily stored locally on your device
• We use industry-standard encryption to protect stored data
• Biometric authentication options are available for app access

Cloud Backup (Optional)

• Cloud sync is entirely optional and requires explicit consent
• If enabled, data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• We use secure, HIPAA-compliant cloud infrastructure
• You can disable cloud sync at any time

Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive mood data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Secure authentication protocols
• Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We DO NOT share your mood data with:

• Advertisers or marketing companies
• Insurance companies
• Employers or educational institutions
• Third-party apps without explicit consent

We may share anonymized, aggregated data for:

• Research purposes (with your explicit consent)
• Improving mental health resources
• Academic studies (completely de-identified)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information only when legally required or to:

• Protect against imminent harm to you or others
• Comply with valid legal processes
• Enforce our terms of service

6. Your Rights and Choices

Data Control

• Access: View all data we have about you
• Export: Download your complete mood history
• Delete: Permanently remove your account and all associated data
• Correct: Update or modify your information
• Restrict: Limit how we process your data

Communication Preferences

• Opt out of non-essential notifications
• Choose frequency of mood reminders
• Control research participation invitations

7. Data Retention

• Active accounts: Data retained as long as your account exists
• Deleted accounts: All personal data permanently deleted within 30 days
• Legal requirements: Some data may be retained longer if legally required
• Anonymized research data: May be retained indefinitely (completely de-identified)

8. International Users

• Data processing occurs in Nepal
• We comply with GDPR for European users
• Appropriate safeguards in place for international transfers

9. Third-Party Services

Analytics (Optional)

• Basic app performance metrics only
• No mood or personal content shared
• Fully anonymized usage statistics

Cloud Services

• Reputable, security-certified providers
• Data processing agreements in place
• Your data remains encrypted and inaccessible to providers

10. Children’s Privacy

• App is not intended for users under 13
• We do not knowingly collect data from children
• Parental consent required for users 13-17
• Special protections for minor users

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

• Users notified 30 days before significant changes
• Continued app use constitutes acceptance
• Previous versions available upon request
• Contact us with questions about changes

12. Contact Information

Head Office: 21 Boonwurrung Street, Cranbourne East 3977

Email Us: [email protected]

Call us: +610450457713

13. Additional Resources

• Data Protection Officer: Available for GDPR-related inquiries
• Mental Health Resources: Links to crisis support and professional help
• Transparency Reports: Annual reports on data requests and security incidents

Your mental health data is deeply personal. We’re committed to keeping it private, secure, and under your complete control.