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Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 10, 2026
Our Promise
We don't have access to your journal entries. Everything you write stays on your device and in your personal iCloud account. We only collect anonymous analytics to improve the app.
Our Privacy Principles
At Muse Journal, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.
By using this app, you agree to this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read it carefully.
- We do NOT access your journal content
- Your data stays on your device and personal iCloud
- Only anonymous analytics are collected
- You own and control your data
Information We DO NOT Collect
We want to be completely transparent: we do NOT have access to your personal journal content.
- • Your journal entries (text, titles, tags)
- • Your photos, audio recordings, or other media
- • Your mood data or personal reflections
- • Your iCloud data (managed entirely by Apple)
- • Any personally identifiable information about you
Your journal content is stored locally on your device and, if you enable it, in your personal iCloud account. We cannot access this data.
Information We DO Collect
- • Which features you use (without content)
- • How often you use the app
- • Screen navigation patterns
- • App performance metrics
All analytics data is anonymized and cannot be linked back to your personal journal content.
Third-Party Analytics Services
We use the following services for analytics. These services cannot access your journal content.
Firebase Analytics (Google LLC)
- Purpose: Usage analytics and app performance
- Privacy: View policy
- Opt-out: iOS Settings → Privacy → Analytics & Improvements
AppMetrica (Yandex LLC)
- Purpose: User behavior analytics
- Privacy: View policy
- Opt-out: iOS Settings → Privacy → Analytics & Improvements
Firebase Crashlytics (Google LLC)
- Purpose: Crash reporting and stability
- Privacy: View policy
- Opt-out: Automatically disabled with iOS Analytics
Data Storage & iCloud Sync
Local Storage
- • iOS secure storage
- • iOS encryption standards
- • Never leaves your device
iCloud Sync (Optional)
- • YOUR personal iCloud
- • End-to-end encrypted
- • We CANNOT access it
- • Disable anytime in Settings
Data Retention & Deletion
- • Stored indefinitely on your device until you delete it
- • Deleting the app removes all local data
- • Remove iCloud data: Settings → iCloud → Manage Storage → Muse Journal
Security
- • Biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID)
- • Local encryption of sensitive data
- • Secure iCloud sync using Apple's encryption
- • No data transmission to external servers (except analytics)
Disclaimer & Warranty
The app is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, including the security of data protection measures, uninterrupted operation, iCloud reliability, or future iOS compatibility.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or harm.
This includes data loss, iCloud issues, third-party service failures, device damage, or any indirect/consequential damages.
Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for the app (if any).
Your Privacy Rights
- • Right to Access, Deletion, Object, Data Portability, and Withdraw Consent
- • Disable analytics in iOS Settings
- • Export journal data anytime from the app
Contact: [email protected]
Age Restrictions
Muse Journal is intended for users 13+ (16+ in EEA). We do not knowingly collect data from children under these ages.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting changes on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy?
Privacy: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]