Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 25, 2025

At RhinoJournal ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using RhinoJournal, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account details (e.g., name, email address, profile information from third-party logins like Google or GitHub).
• Journal entries, notes, reflections, and other content you create.
• Payment details (processed securely through third-party providers like Stripe—we do not store credit card numbers).
• Support requests or communications you send us.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Device and usage information (IP address, browser type, operating system, app usage).
• Cookies and similar technologies (for authentication, analytics, and improving experience).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Authentication providers (Google, GitHub, etc.).
• Payment processors (for subscription billing).

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, and improve the Service.
• Analyze journal entries to deliver features such as mood tracking, energy analysis, AI insights, and summaries.
• Personalize your experience.
• Process payments and manage subscriptions.
• Communicate with you (e.g., service updates, support, security notices).
• Enforce our Terms of Service and protect against misuse.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in these cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing) who help us operate the Service.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, provided protections remain in place.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your journal entries and personal data are stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We employ access controls, monitoring, and safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of your data.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and content.
• Restriction: Limit processing of your data.
• Opt-out: Manage cookies or unsubscribe from communications.

To exercise these rights, contact us at siddharth.vaithinathan@therhinolabs.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data, except where retention is required for legal, security, or compliance reasons.

7. Children’s Privacy

RhinoJournal is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the app, website, or email. Continued use of the Service after updates means you accept the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
RhinoJournal Privacy Team
Email: siddharth.vaithinathan@therhinolabs.com
Website: rhinojournal.com