pottery-diary/PRIVACY.md

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# Privacy Policy - Pottery Diary (US)
**Effective Date**: January 15, 2025
## Overview
Pottery Diary is designed with privacy as a core principle. We believe your pottery journey is yours alone, and your data should stay on your device.
## What We Collect
### By Default: Nothing
When you use Pottery Diary with default settings:
- ✅ All data stored locally on your device
- ✅ No account registration required
- ✅ No server uploads
- ✅ No tracking or analytics
- ✅ No advertising identifiers
### With Analytics Opt-In (Optional)
If you enable analytics in Settings:
- **Usage Events**: Which features you use (e.g., "created project", "added firing step")
- **App Performance**: Crash reports, loading times
- **Device Info**: OS version, app version (for debugging)
**We Do NOT Collect**:
- Personal information (name, email, phone)
- Location data
- Photos (they stay on your device)
- Project content or notes
- Browsing history
## How We Use Data
### Local Data (Always)
- **Storage**: SQLite database in your app sandbox
- **Photos**: Stored in app's documents folder
- **Purpose**: Display your projects, steps, glazes
- **Retention**: Until you delete the app or export/delete data
### Analytics Data (Opt-In Only)
- **Purpose**: Improve app features and fix bugs
- **Retention**: 90 days
- **Sharing**: Only with analytics service provider (e.g., Sentry)
- **Anonymity**: No personally identifiable information
## Your Rights
### Access
- Export all data as JSON via Settings → Data Export
### Deletion
- Delete individual projects/steps in-app
- Delete all data by uninstalling the app
### Portability
- Export includes all projects, steps, glazes in standard JSON format
### Opt-Out
- Disable analytics anytime in Settings (takes effect immediately)
## Third-Party Services
### Current
- **None by default** (offline-first design)
### Future (with user consent)
- **Analytics**: Sentry or Amplitude (crash reporting, usage stats)
- **News Feed**: Public JSON from CDN (no user data sent)
We will never use:
- Advertising networks
- Social media pixels
- Third-party data brokers
## Children's Privacy
Pottery Diary is rated 4+ but is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child under 13 has used the app, please contact us.
## Data Security
- **Encryption**: iOS/Android OS-level encryption for local data
- **Transmission**: No data transmitted (offline-first)
- **Access Control**: Device lock screen protects app data
## Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. Updates will be posted in-app with notice before effective date.
## California Residents (CCPA)
### Your Rights
- **Know**: What data we collect (see above)
- **Delete**: Delete your data (uninstall or in-app delete)
- **Opt-Out**: We do not sell personal information (nothing to opt out of)
- **Non-Discrimination**: Disabling analytics doesn't affect app functionality
### Do Not Sell My Personal Information
**We do not sell personal information.** Period.
## Contact Us
Questions about privacy?
- Email: privacy@potterydiaryapp.com (placeholder - replace with actual)
- GitHub: [Issues](https://github.com/yourusername/pottery-diary/issues)
## International Users
This app is designed for the US market. If you use it from another country:
- Same privacy protections apply
- Data stays on your device
- No cross-border data transfers (no servers!)
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**Summary**: Your pottery data is yours. We store it locally, never sell it, and only collect anonymous usage stats if you explicitly opt in.
Last Updated: 2025-01-15