Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Voice Diary collects the following information to provide our service.

  • Voice data: Used only for on-device speech recognition (STT). Audio recordings are not stored on our servers.
  • Text data: Diary entries converted from speech-to-text are stored.
  • Account information: Email, name, and profile photo when signing in with Google or Apple.
  • Emotion analysis: AI-analyzed emotions, keywords, and summaries are stored.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Providing diary recording and emotion analysis services
  • Syncing data across devices (when signed in)
  • Improving service quality

3. Data Storage and Security

Storage Location:

  • Guest users: All data is stored locally on your device only.
  • Signed-in users: Data is securely stored in Google Firebase with encryption.
  • Your diary entries are private and accessible only to you.

Data Retention Period:

  • Active users: Data is retained while your account is active.
  • Upon deletion request: All data will be permanently deleted within 30 days of your request.
  • Inactive accounts: If you do not log in for 3 years, we may send a notice before deleting your data.

4. Third-Party Services

  • Anthropic (Claude AI): Diary text is sent for emotion analysis. Anthropic does not use API data for model training.
  • Google Firebase: Used for authentication and data storage.
  • We do not share your personal information with any other third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR)

For EU users, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • User Consent: We process diary text for AI emotion analysis and keyword extraction based on your explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account or stopping the use of AI analysis features.
  • Contractual Necessity: We process account information and diary data to provide the core service (diary storage, cross-device sync) as agreed in our Terms of Service.
  • Legitimate Interest: We process technical data (error logs, usage patterns) to improve service quality and fix bugs. This processing is balanced against your privacy rights and does not include sensitive personal data.

6. Data Deletion

Delete Individual Entries: You can delete individual diary entries within the app. Deleted entries are retained for 30 days before permanent deletion.

Delete Your Account: You can delete your account directly using the "Delete Account" button at the bottom of the Settings page. Upon account deletion, all diary data, emotion analysis results, keyword data, and account information will be deleted immediately.

Contact Us: For account or data deletion inquiries, please contact us at the email below.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Contact us to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Right to Rectification: You can correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information. You can edit your diary entries and profile information directly in the app.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request deletion of your personal data. Use the account deletion feature or contact us for assistance.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances (e.g., while disputing data accuracy).
  • Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a machine-readable format and transfer it to another service. Contact us to request a data export.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent for AI analysis at any time by deleting your account or stopping use of the service.
  • Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interest. Contact us to discuss your specific concerns.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Medical Service Disclaimer

⚠️ Important: This Service does not provide medical, psychological counseling, or therapeutic services.

The AI emotion analysis feature is for reference only and does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis. If you have mental health concerns or are in a crisis situation, please consult a professional medical institution or counseling specialist.

9. Children's Privacy

This service is intended for users aged 14 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14.

10. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries: teal.landscape@gmail.com

Last updated: February 25, 2026