Introduction: At Monarch Journal, we deeply value the trust you place in us. Our primary goal is to create a safe and secure environment where you feel confident to express yourself freely in your journal entries. We understand the intimate nature of journaling, and we prioritize your privacy and the security of your data above all else.
Encryption: All data, including your journal entries, is encrypted both in transit and at rest, ensuring that your personal thoughts remain private. Secure Infrastructure: Our infrastructure is designed with multiple layers of protection, including firewalls, secure access controls, and regular security audits. Anonymization: When processing journal entries with third-party AI services, data is anonymized, ensuring no personal identifiers are shared.
Transparency: We are open about our data practices. Our User Agreement and Privacy Policy provide detailed insights into how we handle your data. Control: You have full control over your data. You can access, modify, or delete your journal entries at any time. No Data Selling: We will never sell your personal data or journal entries. Any data used for advertising is processed in a way that ensures your privacy.
In the unlikely event of a security incident, we have a robust response plan in place. We commit to notifying affected users promptly and taking all necessary steps to mitigate the impact.
The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and so are security threats. We continuously monitor for vulnerabilities and update our security measures to stay ahead of potential risks.
Your peace of mind is our top priority. If you have any questions or concerns about security and privacy, or if you'd like more detailed information, please refer to our Privacy Policy or reach out to [email protected].
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Introduction: Monarch Journal is a personal growth tool leveraging AI to enhance the journaling experience, offering personalized feedback, insights, and recommendations. This Privacy Policy outlines our commitment to safeguarding your data and ensuring transparency in our practices.
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Data Collection: Account Information: Used for account creation, backup, and subscription management. Journal Entries: Processed by anonymized third-party AI services. These services do not store or share the content of your entries. Device and Usage Data: Includes IP addresses, browser type, and how users interact with the app. Third-Party Integrations: We integrate with services like Google and Facebook for sign-on access and process payments through Android and iOS app stores. Only necessary data for these functionalities is shared.
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Data Use: Personalization & AI Processing: Tailoring feedback and recommendations using third-party AI services. Advertising: We use insights from journal entries to serve relevant ads. The content of the entries is not directly shared with advertisers.
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Data Sharing: Third-Party Services: Shared data includes usage statistics and analytics. Third parties do not have access to the content of journal entries. Legal & Compliance: Data may be shared with law enforcement in specific circumstances, such as court orders or subpoenas.
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Children's Privacy: Monarch Journal is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under this age.
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International Users & Data Transfers: While primarily US-based, we welcome international users. Data may be processed and stored in the US. We adhere to frameworks like the EU-US Privacy Shield to ensure data protection during international transfers.
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Data Retention: Journal entries are retained indefinitely. Other data, like usage statistics, is retained for a period of 24 months.
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User Rights & Changes to Data: Users can request access, correction, or deletion of their data by contacting our support. Requests will be addressed within 60 days.
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Security & Incident Response: We use end-to-end encryption to protect user data. In case of a security breach, affected users will be notified promptly, and necessary measures will be taken.
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External Links: Our app may contain links to external sites. We recommend users review the privacy policies of external sites they visit.
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Updates to the Privacy Policy: We may periodically update this policy. Significant changes will be communicated via email and in-app notifications.
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Contact Us: For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].