Privacy Policy for Dear Us Daily Journal
Effective Date: July 11, 2026
Dear Us Daily Journal ("Dear Us," "we," "us," or "our") is a private daily journal app for couples. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
Account and Sign-In Information. Dear Us uses Sign in with Apple and Apple iCloud/CloudKit to create and manage your account. We may receive and store information such as your Apple-provided user identifier, email address if you choose to share it, and basic account settings.
Journal and Memory Content. Dear Us allows you to write and share daily memories, notes, and mementos with your partner. This may include text entries, dates, and other content you choose to add in the app.
Partner Connection Information. To connect you with your partner, we may store information related to your partner connection, shared timeline, invitations, and shared memories.
Analytics and Diagnostics. We may collect limited analytics and diagnostic information, such as app interactions, app version, device type, crash reports, and performance data. We use this information to understand app usage, improve reliability, and fix bugs.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Provide and maintain Dear Us
- Let you create, store, and share memories with your partner
- Sync your content using Apple iCloud/CloudKit
- Maintain your partner connection and shared timeline
- Improve app performance and reliability
- Understand general app usage
- Respond to support and privacy requests
- Protect the safety and security of the app
Sharing of Information
Your shared journal content is visible to the partner you connect with in the app.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your journal content for advertising. We do not use your information to track you across apps or websites owned by other companies.
We may use service providers for analytics, diagnostics, hosting, support, or other app operations. These providers may process limited information only to help us provide and improve Dear Us.
Apple Services
Dear Us uses Apple services, including Sign in with Apple and iCloud/CloudKit. Information processed by Apple is also subject to Apple's privacy practices.
Data Retention
We keep your information for as long as needed to provide the app, maintain your account, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email address below.
Your Choices
You may:
- Edit or delete journal content in the app where supported
- Disconnect or manage your partner connection where supported
- Disable app notifications in your device settings
- Request access to or deletion of your personal information
- Contact us with privacy questions
Children's Privacy
Dear Us is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
International Users
Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required, we take steps to protect your information under applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the effective date above.
Contact Us
If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: dojcinovicp@gmail.com