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Security Policy
Data Storage and Privacy
Local Storage
All user data is stored locally on the device using SQLite:
- No cloud sync by default
- No external server communication (except optional news feed)
- Data encrypted at rest by iOS/Android OS security
Permissions
iOS
- Camera: Take photos of pottery projects (optional, on-demand)
- Photo Library: Save and load project photos (optional, on-demand)
Android
- Camera: Take photos of pottery projects
- Storage: Read/write for photo management
All permissions are requested only when needed, not at app launch.
Analytics
Analytics are opt-in only and disabled by default:
- When disabled: No data collection whatsoever
- When enabled: Only anonymous usage events (no PII)
- Events tracked: app opens, feature usage (see analytics.ts)
- No advertising identifiers or device fingerprinting
Third-Party Services
Current implementation uses:
- No analytics services (prepared for Sentry/Amplitude if user opts in)
- No ad networks
- No social login providers
- Optional news feed: Fetches public JSON from CDN (read-only)
Data Export
Users can export their data:
- Format: JSON (plain text)
- Contains: Projects, steps, custom glazes, photos (as file URIs)
- No encryption in export (user responsible for secure storage)
Security Best Practices
For Users
- Keep your device OS updated
- Use device lock screen (PIN/biometric)
- Back up data regularly via export
- Be cautious when sharing exported data (may contain personal notes)
For Developers
- Never commit API keys or secrets to repo
- Review all dependency updates for vulnerabilities
- Run
npm auditregularly - Keep Expo SDK and React Native updated
- Test permissions on both iOS and Android
Reporting a Vulnerability
If you discover a security vulnerability:
- DO NOT open a public GitHub issue
- Email: security@potterydiaryapp.com (placeholder - replace with actual)
- Include:
- Description of the vulnerability
- Steps to reproduce
- Potential impact
- Suggested fix (if any)
We will respond within 48 hours and work with you to resolve the issue.
Compliance
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- Data Collection: Minimal (only with opt-in analytics)
- Data Sale: Never. We do not sell or share personal data.
- User Rights: Users can delete all data by uninstalling the app or via in-app data export/delete
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
- Age Rating: 4+ (content), but app not directed at children under 13
- No Data Collection: No PII collected from any users
- Parental Controls: Device-level restrictions apply
App Store Requirements
- Privacy Nutrition Label (iOS):
- Data Not Collected: Yes (if analytics disabled)
- Data Linked to You: No
- Data Used to Track You: No
Changelog
v1.0.0 (2025-01-15)
- Initial release
- Local-only data storage
- Opt-in analytics framework (not yet active)
- No third-party services
Last Updated: 2025-01-15