Privacy Policy for LunarGuide

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Introduction

Welcome to LunarGuide! LunarGuide is a personal mobile app that helps you track information like your cannabis use, mood, and timestamps. It is developed and operated by a single independent developer (not a big company), and I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data the app collects, how it’s used and stored, and your rights regarding that data. In short, LunarGuide is designed with privacy in mind – your journal entries stay on your device by default, and any other data collected (like crash reports) is minimal and anonymous. We do not sell your personal information or share your sensitive data with third parties . LunarGuide aims to comply with all relevant privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and to be transparent and honest about our practices.

By using LunarGuide, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the app. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me using the information at the end of this policy.

What Data Is Collected

LunarGuide collects very limited data. The app does not require you to create an account or provide any identity information. The data we handle falls into two categories:

Data You Enter (Journal Data): This includes any information you choose to log in the app, such as notes about your cannabis usage, how you’re feeling (mood entries), timestamps of entries, or other related journal details. This data is personal and sensitive – potentially relating to your health or habits – and it remains stored locally on your device (see How Data Is Stored below). We do not upload or send your journal content to any server by default . In other words, only you and your device have access to the notes and entries you save in LunarGuide, unless you actively choose to share or export them.
Diagnostic & Analytics Data: We may collect minimal, anonymous analytics to help improve the app. For example, LunarGuide might record crash reports, error logs, and basic usage information (such as which features you use and how often). This data does not include your actual journal entries or any text you input into the app. Instead, it may include technical details like your device type, operating system version, and timestamps of when a crash or error occurred. Such analytics data is collected without identifying you (no name, email, or precise location) and is used solely for debugging and app improvement purposes . We do not use any advertising trackers, and there’s no behavioral advertising in the app – the analytics are purely to make LunarGuide more stable and useful. If at present we do not have analytics enabled, we may introduce an opt-in analytics feature in the future (meaning you will have the choice to share or not share usage metrics). Any analytics or telemetry will always be anonymous and optional.

Aside from the above, the only other data we might have is information you voluntarily provide if you contact us for support (for example, if you email the developer, we would have your email address and whatever information you include in your message). We will only use such contact information to communicate with you about your support request.

How Data Is Stored and Used

Local Storage of Personal Entries: All the personal journal data you enter into LunarGuide (your notes, moods, etc.) is stored locally on your device in the app’s private storage. We (the developer) do not have any automatic access to this information, since it is not transmitted to any server . This means your sensitive data stays with you — effectively, LunarGuide functions as a private diary on your phone. The app uses your data only to provide you with its core features, for example: displaying your past entries, showing charts or insights (if any), and enabling you to edit or delete your notes. Your data is not used for any other purpose, and it is never shared with third parties for marketing or advertising. In fact, because your personal entries aren’t sent to us, we couldn’t share them even if we wanted to. They are your data, under your control.

Use of Analytics Data: Any diagnostic or analytics information (such as crash logs or feature usage stats) that we collect is used strictly to maintain and improve the app’s quality and user experience . For example, crash logs help me find and fix bugs or compatibility issues on different devices. Feature usage statistics (if collected) help me understand what parts of the app are most useful, so I can focus development efforts accordingly. This data may be processed by trusted third-party services that assist with analytics or error reporting (for instance, we might use a service like Google Firebase Crashlytics or a similar tool to receive crash reports). These service providers are only allowed to use the data on our behalf for the purposes we’ve described – they are not allowed to use it for their own purposes or to identify you. We ensure that any such providers commit to protecting your data (for example, through data processing agreements) and comply with applicable privacy laws. Importantly, analytics data is kept to a minimum and never includes your written notes or journal content – those stay on your device. Also, LunarGuide does not collect precise GPS location, camera data, or microphone data, etc., so you don’t have to worry about that kind of tracking.

No Selling or Sharing of Personal Data: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to anyone . Since we don’t collect identifiable personal data (like name or contact info) or your private entries on our servers, we also do not share your data with any third parties except as needed for the limited analytics/debugging purposes mentioned. In plain terms: your data is your data – LunarGuide’s philosophy is to respect that.

Data Export and Deletion (User Control): LunarGuide gives you tools to control your data. You can export your entries at any time via the app’s Export feature (for example, to back up your notes or transfer them to another app). Exporting will create a file (e.g. a CSV or JSON) with your logged data that you can save to your device or cloud of your choice – this is entirely initiated by you. Please handle exported files carefully, as they contain your sensitive information (once exported, that file isn’t protected by the app’s sandbox). Additionally, if at any point you want to clear all your data, LunarGuide provides a Reset/Delete All Data option. Using this feature will wipe all your saved entries from the app’s local storage (this is irreversible, so be sure to export anything you want to keep before doing so). Of course, uninstalling the app from your device will also delete all locally stored LunarGuide data. By design, all data is erased from the app when you uninstall it or reset it .

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we need to explain the lawful bases under the GDPR for processing personal data:

Providing the Service (Performance of a Contract): When you use LunarGuide, you are essentially engaging with the app’s services (tracking your mood and usage data). The processing of the data you input (storing it on your device, displaying it back to you, etc.) is done to fulfill the service you expect – in GDPR terms, it’s necessary for the performance of a contract (the “contract” being your use of the app). In simpler terms, we process your data with your consent and because you asked the app to do so by entering it. Without processing your notes, the app wouldn’t be able to function as intended.
Analytics and Crash Reports (Legitimate Interests): For any diagnostic data or anonymous analytics that we collect, we rely on legitimate interest as our legal basis . It is in our interest (and we believe in the interest of all users) that we can maintain a secure, reliable, and efficient service. For example, processing crash logs and usage data helps us ensure the app is stable and improve features over time. We have carefully considered the impact on your privacy and concluded that this processing does not override your rights or interests, especially since it does not involve personally identifying information and you can opt out of or disable analytics if you prefer. If we use third-party processors (like a crash reporting service), we ensure that any personal data in analytics (which is minimal) is protected and used only for these improvement purposes. Note: Where required, we will ask for your consent for certain types of analytics – for instance, if we ever introduce more detailed tracking or any feature that isn’t obviously covered by our legitimate interest, we will make it opt-in.
Consent: In cases where neither the contract (service provision) nor legitimate interest clearly apply, we will seek your consent. For example, if in the future LunarGuide adds an optional cloud sync feature or more advanced analytics, we would only collect or upload your data with your explicit permission (e.g., you choose to turn on syncing, or you agree to share additional data). You are free to withdraw any such consent at any time (see User Rights below). At present, aside from your choice to use the app (implying consent to local processing of your entries) and the limited necessary diagnostics, we are not processing your personal data in any other way.
Legal Obligation: If we ever have a legal obligation to process or disclose data (for example, a law requires us to retain certain information or we receive a lawful request by authorities), we may do so under the legal basis of compliance with a legal obligation. However, since LunarGuide does not collect identifiable user data on our servers, it’s unlikely this will apply in any significant way. We just include this for completeness.
Special Categories of Data: Some of the information you log (e.g. notes about cannabis use or mood) could be considered sensitive personal data under GDPR (such as health-related data). We treat such data with extra care. Crucially, we do not transfer or process this sensitive data on any server; it remains on your device under your control. By choosing to input this information into the app, you are effectively consenting to have it stored on your device for your personal use. The app doesn’t analyze or use this sensitive information beyond storing and displaying it back to you. If we ever did need to process sensitive personal data in the future (which we currently do not do on our end), we would ensure we meet the strict requirements of GDPR Article 9 (such as obtaining explicit consent).

In summary, we only process the minimum data we need to make LunarGuide work well for you. Our grounds for processing are primarily to provide you the service you asked for, and to continually improve that service (in a privacy-preserving way). We do not engage in any data processing that would be unexpected or intrusive. If you ever have questions about the legal basis for a particular aspect of the app, please contact us and we’ll be happy to explain further.

User Rights

Whether you are a user in the EU, California, or elsewhere, you have a number of rights concerning your personal data. LunarGuide is built to give you direct control over your data, but we also want to make these rights clear. We fully support your data protection rights and will help you exercise them. These rights include:

Right of Access (Right to Know): You have the right to know what data has been collected about you and to obtain a copy of that data . In LunarGuide’s case, the main data we have is the information you’ve entered in the app (which is already visible to you in-app). You can easily access this by opening the app to view your entries, or by using the Export feature to get a copy of all your data in a portable format. If you require, you can also contact us to ask what information we have about you. We will provide it in a readable format. (Under CCPA, California residents have the right to request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about them in the last 12 months – however, since we don’t keep your journal data on our servers, the personal information we “collect” is very minimal, as described in this policy.)
Right to Rectification (Correction): If you believe any information about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to correct it . In the app, you can edit or delete any of your journal entries to correct inaccuracies. Since your data isn’t stored on a remote server, there’s no profile for us (the developer) to update – you have full ability to change your information directly within LunarGuide. If you need any assistance (for example, if you think some diagnostic information is incorrect and you want it fixed), you can reach out to us.
Right to Erasure (Deletion): You have the right to have your personal data deleted . With LunarGuide, you have control to do this yourself at any time. You can delete individual entries or use the Reset/Delete All Data feature in the app to erase all your journal data from your device. Uninstalling the app will also remove all app data. Because we do not store your content on our servers, once you delete it from your device, it’s gone for good (we have nothing remaining to “forget”). If for some reason you need help ensuring your data is deleted, you can contact us and we will guide you on how to remove or confirm deletion of any data. (For California residents, this addresses the CCPA “Right to Delete” – we honor deletion requests, though in most cases the data is on your device for you to delete directly.)
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format and transfer it to another service if you wish . LunarGuide’s export function is provided exactly for this reason – to let you take your data with you. The exported file (such as a CSV or similar) can be used to import into other applications or simply for your personal backup. If you need assistance converting or transferring data, let us know and we will do our best to help.
Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You have the right to restrict our processing of your data or to object to processing that you believe is not legitimate . Given that LunarGuide’s default design involves no background processing of your personal journal data (beyond storing it on your own device), there isn’t much processing to object to for that core data. However, if you do not want any analytics or crash reports to be collected, you absolutely have the right to opt out. You can disable analytics collection by turning off any available toggles in the app settings (if provided) or by contacting us. For example, if LunarGuide uses your device’s settings for analytics consent (on iOS or Android, there are system options to limit data sharing), the app will respect those. You can also simply refuse to install any updates that change data collection until you’re comfortable. If you object to any processing, we will stop or provide an option to stop, unless we have a compelling legitimate reason to continue (in which case we would explain it to you). So far, our stance is to give you full control and choice.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing any data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. For instance, if you initially opt in to a new analytics feature but later change your mind, you can turn it off, and we will cease that data collection going forward. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing we already did, but we will honor your choice on a going-forward basis with no penalty.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA Specific): If you are a California resident, the CCPA grants you certain rights, some of which overlap with those above. In addition to the right to know/access and delete, you also have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. As stated, LunarGuide does not sell personal info, so there is no sale from which you need to opt out . We treat all user data with the same care, but if you ever wanted to formally opt out of any potential “sale” in the future, we would provide a “Do Not Sell My Info” mechanism (again, currently not applicable). Also, under CCPA you have the right to non-discrimination, meaning we will not deny you the app or provide a different level of service just because you exercised your privacy rights. We adhere to that – everyone gets the same full functionality of LunarGuide whether or not they choose to share analytics, etc. Our app is free (or the same price) for all and we impose no penalties for privacy choices.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (for EU users, this could be your country’s Data Protection Authority). We would appreciate the chance to address your concerns first, so please feel free to reach out to us. But it’s your right to contact the authorities if you feel we’re not meeting our obligations under GDPR or other laws. For reference, the lead supervisory authority for data protection in the EU for us (if we were required to designate one) isn’t specified here, but you can contact your local authority. Likewise, California users can contact the California Attorney General’s office if needed.

To exercise any of your rights or if you need help with your data, you can contact us (see Contact Information below). Because we actually store very little personal data centrally, in most cases we may guide you on how to achieve the request yourself (for example, guiding you to use the in-app delete function). If there is any data that we control (like some analytics or a support email you sent us), we will handle your request directly. We will respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event within the timeframe required by law (for example, GDPR typically requires us to respond within one month , and CCPA within 45 days for verifiable requests). We may need to verify your identity for certain requests (to ensure someone else isn’t trying to exercise your rights improperly), but since we generally do not have account logins, this would likely involve verifying you control the device or email associated with the app purchase or request.

Data Transfers & International Users

LunarGuide is developed and maintained by a solo developer who may be based in the United States (specifically, the app is operated from [the developer’s region, e.g., Massachusetts, USA]). Because the app does not send your personal journal data to any server by default, there are no routine international data transfers for your journal entries – your data stays on whatever device you’re using, in whichever country that device is located.

However, there are a couple of scenarios to consider for international data flow:

Analytics/Crash Data: If you enable sharing of anonymous analytics or if a crash report is sent, that information might be transmitted to servers located in another country (often the United States, if we use US-based services like Google Firebase, or potentially the EU if we use an EU-based analytics service). For example, a crash log might be sent to Google’s servers in the U.S. for processing . We want to assure users in the EU/EEA that when any personal data is transferred out of Europe, we take steps to comply with GDPR requirements for international transfers. This typically means we rely on standard safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or ensure the recipient is certified under an approved framework, to guarantee your data receives a level of protection essentially equivalent to EU standards . We only work with service providers that have committed to GDPR compliance. For instance, if crash logs or analytics go through a service, we will have agreements in place that include clauses ensuring your data is protected and not misused.
Your Location vs. Developer Location: If you are using the app outside of the United States, be aware that some data (like an email you send us, or minimal analytics data if enabled) might be processed in the U.S. Conversely, if you are in the U.S. and the developer or a service provider is in another country, your data might cross borders that way. By using the app and providing information to it, you acknowledge that some data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We will always protect it in line with this Privacy Policy, no matter where it is processed.

In summary, we minimize data transfers because we hardly ever take data off your device. For the limited data that might leave your device (diagnostics or support emails), we ensure compliance with applicable transfer laws. If in the future LunarGuide introduces a cloud backup or sync feature, that would obviously involve sending your data to a remote server – rest assured such a feature would be entirely optional and would be designed in a compliant way, with clear information provided at that time and (likely) a separate consent. We would also likely use servers in regions that provide adequate protection or allow you to choose storage regions, if it came to that.

If you have any questions about cross-border data handling, or need more specifics on how data is protected, please contact us. We understand that international users might have concerns, and we’re happy to provide details relevant to your location.

Security Measures

We take your data security seriously. Being a solo developer, I implement best practices within my means to ensure your information is safe. Here are the key security measures and considerations:

Data on Your Device: All your personal entries are stored in the app’s private storage on your device, which means other apps cannot directly read that data (it’s sandboxed by the operating system). The security of that data largely depends on the security of your device. We strongly encourage you to use a passcode, fingerprint, or face lock on your smartphone and to keep your device’s operating system up to date. This helps protect all data on your phone, including what you’ve stored in LunarGuide.
In-App Security: Currently, LunarGuide does not require a login or password (since there are no accounts). If you leave your phone unlocked and someone uses it, they could open the app and see your entries. In future updates, we may consider adding an app lock feature (such as a PIN or biometric lock for the app itself) to give an extra layer of protection for your journal. For now, please be mindful of who has physical access to your device. We design the app to respect the device’s security features (for example, it will work with Android’s locked-down storage or iOS’s Data Protection mechanisms automatically).
Data in Transit: In normal use, your data isn’t sent over the internet. In the cases where LunarGuide communicates with a server (like sending an anonymized crash report or checking for updates), all network traffic is encrypted. We use HTTPS (TLS encryption) for any communication, so data is encrypted in transit to prevent eavesdropping. For example, if a crash log is sent to our analytics service, it is transmitted securely.
Server and Third-Party Security: Since we don’t have our own servers storing your personal content, you don’t have to worry about server breaches exposing your notes. For the third-party services that handle analytics or notifications, we choose reputable providers with strong security track records. We also limit what data is sent to them (only what’s necessary for the function). We review their privacy and security commitments – for instance, if using a crash reporting service, we ensure they store data securely and delete it when no longer needed. Any partners are required to adhere to strict confidentiality and security obligations .
No Absolute Guarantee: While we strive to protect your data, it’s important to note that no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure . This is a standard warning because unforeseen vulnerabilities can exist. That said, the risk is greatly reduced here since your private data isn’t continuously transmitted or stored on remote servers. In practical terms, the biggest risk to your LunarGuide data would be someone gaining access to your phone. We have mitigated other risks by not storing sensitive info on our side. Nonetheless, we will keep the app updated with the latest security patches and practices, and promptly address any security issues that arise. If there is ever a security breach affecting your data, we will inform you as required by law and do our best to remediate it.
Your Role: Security is a partnership. We encourage you to exercise caution with your own device. Don’t share your phone unlock code with people you don’t trust, and be careful when exporting your data (for instance, if you email an export file or save it to cloud storage, ensure that location is secure because it’s outside of LunarGuide’s protection at that point). Also, only install LunarGuide from official app stores to avoid tampered versions.

Overall, LunarGuide’s approach is “privacy by design and by default.” By minimizing data collection and keeping most data on your device, we greatly reduce security risks. We will continue to improve security features over time. If you have any specific concerns or suggestions regarding security, please let us know – your feedback is appreciated.

Children’s Privacy

LunarGuide is not intended for use by children or minors. You must be at least 18 years old (or of legal age in your jurisdiction for consuming cannabis-related content, if higher) to use this app. LunarGuide deals with content related to cannabis usage and personal mood tracking, which is aimed at adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age . If you are under 18, please do not use this app or provide any information in it.

If we discover that an individual under 18 has been using LunarGuide and somehow provided personal data to us, we will take steps to delete such information promptly . For example, if a minor emails us for support and reveals they are underage, we will delete that correspondence and not retain their contact details. Since the app does not collect data directly from users online, the main risk would be if a minor is using the app without our knowledge. We encourage parents or guardians to supervise children’s device usage. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child under 18 has used LunarGuide and logged personal data, you can contact us and we will assist you in deleting any data that might be retrievable. However, because LunarGuide doesn’t transmit the data off the device, simply uninstalling the app or using the in-app reset will remove the information from the child’s device.

In any case, the policy is clear: no one under 18 should use LunarGuide. We reserve the right to block access or functionality to any user we have reason to believe is underage.

(Note: In some regions, the definition of a “child” for data protection might be under 13 or under 16. We have chosen 18 as a general rule given the nature of the app. If you are a teen between 13 and 18, please only use the app with parental permission, though we still advise against it due to the cannabis-related content. We do not target any features or marketing to anyone under 18.)

Changes to This Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. As the app evolves or as laws change, we might need to change how we handle data or clarify our practices. If we make changes, we will notify you by updating this policy in the app and adjusting the “Last updated” date at the top. For significant changes, we might also provide an in-app notification or prompt you to review the new policy upon updating the app. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Privacy Policy (unless otherwise required by law, in which case we will follow the required procedure, such as obtaining consent for materially new uses of data if needed). If you continue to use LunarGuide after a Privacy Policy update, it means you accept the revised policy. If you do not agree with any changes, you should stop using the app and can delete your data as described above.

Rest assured, we will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your consent. If anything, changes are likely to be to further improve privacy or comply with new regulations. We will always indicate the date of the latest revision for transparency.

Contact Information

As a solo developer, I am both the operator and the data controller for LunarGuide. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please do not hesitate to reach out:

Email: developer@example.com (Preferred contact method)
Mailing Address: [If applicable, insert mailing address or city/country]. (Note: As an independent developer, I may not have a formal office. You can use the email above for all official communications. If a physical address is required for correspondence, please request it via email.)
Support Website or Contact Form: [If you have a website or repository for the app, include the URL and note any issue tracker or contact form].

I am the person who will receive and respond to your inquiries. Please allow a reasonable time for me to get back to you (I will do my best to respond within a few business days, and certainly within any legally required timeframe). Communications are kept confidential and used solely for addressing your concerns or fulfilling your requests.

Thank you for trusting LunarGuide with your personal tracking. I value your privacy and built this app to give you helpful insights without compromising your personal data. If you ever feel that any part of this policy is unclear, or you need further assurance, feel free to contact me. Happy tracking, and stay safe!

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