Privacy Policy
Privacy Summary (Plain-English)
- Arete Journal does not collect or store your journal entries, habits, moods, or personal reflections.
- All personal content is stored locally on your device only.
- We do not use analytics, ads, or tracking tools.
- The only third-party service used is RevenueCat, solely to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions.
- We do not sell, share, or monetize your data.
1. Introduction
Arete Journal (“we,” “our,” or “the app”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you download, install, and use Arete Journal on iOS or Android.
This policy is intended to comply with:
- Apple App Store Review Guidelines
- Google Play Developer Policy
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
Arete Journal does not collect, transmit, or store personal information, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Physical location
- Device contacts
- Journal entries
- Mood tracking data
- Habit tracking data
All such data remains entirely on your device.
b. Automatically Collected Information
Arete Journal does not collect:
- Analytics data
- Usage statistics
- Crash logs
- Advertising identifiers
- IP addresses
3. Local Data Storage
All user-generated content (journals, habits, moods, reflections) is stored locally on your device.
- We do not operate servers that store user data.
- We do not back up or sync your data externally.
- Deleting the app permanently deletes all stored data.
4. In-App Purchases & Subscriptions
Arete Journal uses RevenueCat to manage subscriptions and in-app purchases.
RevenueCat may collect limited information required to:
- Validate purchases
- Manage subscription status
- Restore purchases
This information may include anonymized device identifiers or purchase receipts. Arete Journal does not receive payment information such as credit card numbers.
RevenueCat processes data under its own Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy/
5. Third-Party Services
Arete Journal uses only one third-party service:
- RevenueCat — subscription and purchase management
No advertising SDKs, analytics platforms, or marketing tools are used.
6. Data Sharing & Selling
- We do not sell, rent, or share personal data.
- We do not share user data with advertisers.
- We do not use data for profiling or behavioral tracking.
7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, the legal basis for processing limited subscription-related data via RevenueCat is:
- Performance of a contract (to provide paid features)
- Legal obligation (billing and transaction records)
No personal journaling or behavioral data is processed.
8. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal data
- Request deletion of personal data
- Object to data processing
- Request data portability
Because Arete Journal does not collect or store personal data, these rights generally do not apply beyond third-party subscription records managed by RevenueCat.
California residents:
- We do not sell personal information.
- We do not share data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
9. Children’s Privacy
Arete Journal is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Data Security
- No external databases
- No user accounts
- No cloud storage
- No tracking SDKs
Security depends primarily on your device’s operating system protections.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, you may contact us at:
- App Name: Arete Journal
- Email: mbapps.help@gmail.com
- Developer/Company Name: Menes Buccino
Last updated: 25 January 2026