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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?

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!)

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