Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 26, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Buyerfinds Media LLC ("Company," "We," "Us," or "Our") collects, uses, processes, shares, and protects Your information when You use the Journal Lockmobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
1.1 Interpretation
Capitalized terms have the meanings assigned to them in this Policy.
1.2 Definitions
Account means the unique profile created for You to access the Service, if account creation is offered.
Application means the mobile application titled "Journal Lock."
Company, We, Us, or Our means Buyerfinds Media LLC.
Device means any device used to access the Service.
Personal Data means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
Sensitive Data means personal journal content, mood data, wellness-related reflections, app restriction preferences, or other information that may be considered sensitive under applicable privacy laws.
Usage Data means data collected automatically through use of the Service, including device information, activity logs, analytics data, and crash reports.
User Content means journal entries, text, reflections, mood selections, app settings, productivity preferences, and any other content You upload, create, or submit through the Service.
Website means https://tryjournallock.com.
You means the individual using the Service or the organization on whose behalf the Service is used.
2. Types of Data We Collect
We collect the categories of data described below. Some categories may be considered sensitive personal information depending on Your jurisdiction.
2.1 Personal Data You Provide
We may collect the following Personal Data when You create an Account, subscribe, contact support, or otherwise use the Service:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Optional profile information You choose to provide
- Customer support messages and related correspondence
2.2 Journal and Reflection Data
To provide journaling, reflection, and habit-support features, We may collect:
- Journal entries
- Mood selections
- Reflections and responses to prompts
- Streak data
- Journaling preferences
- Wellness or productivity goals You choose to enter
- Any other content You choose to write or save in the Application
Because journal content may be personal or sensitive, We treat it with heightened care.
2.3 Screen Time and Restriction-Related Data
If You use app blocking, app shielding, or digital wellbeing features, We may collect or process:
- App/category selections You choose to restrict
- Restriction schedules or settings
- Focus session preferences
- Unlock or journaling requirement status
- Local device state needed to enforce the features You enable
We do not collect the contents of other apps. We only process the minimum information needed to provide the restriction and app access control features You choose to use.
2.4 User Content
User Content may include:
- Journal text
- Mood check-ins
- Prompt responses
- Notes
- In-app preferences
- Optional images or attachments, if such features are offered
You control what personal content You submit into Journal Lock.
2.5 Usage Data
We may automatically collect:
- Device type
- Operating system and version
- App version
- IP address
- Time stamps and activity logs
- Crash data
- Diagnostics
- Performance data
- Feature usage analytics
This data helps Us secure, maintain, and improve the Service.
2.6 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
If We operate a Website, it may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and security. The Application may use mobile identifiers or SDK-based analytics tools for similar purposes.
2.7 Subscription and Payment Information
If You purchase a subscription, payment processing is generally handled by Apple through the App Store. We do not receive Your full payment card number. We may receive limited transaction information such as:
- Subscription status
- Purchase type
- Renewal status
- Receipt-related identifiers
- Country or storefront information
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
3.1 To Provide and Improve the Service
- Deliver journaling and reflection features
- Save and display entries, moods, and streaks
- Enable app restriction and focus features
- Personalize prompts and user experience
- Maintain account functionality, if applicable
- Improve reliability, usability, and performance
- Fix bugs and troubleshoot issues
3.2 To Support Habit Formation and Personalization
We may use Your data to:
- Personalize journaling prompts
- Show progress indicators or streaks
- Adapt the experience based on Your preferences
- Improve the effectiveness of the Service's flow and onboarding
3.3 To Improve Product Features
We may use de-identified, aggregated, or otherwise non-identifiable data to:
- Improve the Service
- Analyze feature usage
- Measure retention and engagement
- Develop new features
- Improve prompt quality and app performance
We do not sell Your personal journal entries.
3.4 Communications
We may contact You about:
- Service-related notices
- Updates and new features
- Security notifications
- Customer support responses
- Subscription or billing notices
3.5 Marketing (Optional)
We may send You promotional communications where permitted by law. You may opt out at any time.
3.6 Legal and Compliance
We may use Your data to:
- Detect, prevent, or investigate fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Enforce Our terms and policies
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect Our rights, users, and the public
3.7 Business Transfers
If We engage in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, Your information may be transferred as part of that transaction as permitted by law.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (For GDPR-Covered Users)
Where applicable, We rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
- Consent
- Contract performance
- Legitimate interests (such as product improvement, fraud prevention, and security)
- Legal obligations
Where We rely on consent, You may withdraw it where permitted by law.
5. How We Share Personal Data
We may share Personal Data in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
With vendors and service providers that help Us operate the Service, such as providers for:
- Cloud hosting or database infrastructure
- Authentication
- Analytics
- Crash reporting
- Customer support
- Subscription management
- Email delivery
These parties are authorized to use Personal Data only as needed to provide services to Us.
5.2 Business Transfers
As part of a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets.
5.3 Legal Compliance
We may disclose information to courts, regulators, law enforcement, or other third parties where required by law or where reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or property.
5.4 With Your Consent
We may share information where You direct Us to do so or otherwise provide consent.
5.5 Aggregated or De-Identified Data
We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information for analytics, benchmarking, research, or business purposes.
We do not sell Your Personal Data.
6. User Content and License Rights
By submitting User Content, You grant the Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, store, process, reproduce, modify, and create derivative works from Your User Content solely to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Service.
We do not publicly display Your private journal entries without Your express consent.
We do not use private journal entries for advertising.
If We use de-identified or aggregated product data to improve the Service, We take reasonable steps to remove or minimize personal identifiers.
7. Retention of Data
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including to provide the Service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
We generally retain:
- Account Data for as long as Your account remains active
- Journal Content and Mood Data until You delete it, delete Your account, or as otherwise required to provide the Service
- Usage Data for a shorter period unless needed for security, fraud prevention, or diagnostics
- Backups for limited periods as part of standard retention and disaster recovery practices
We may delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed.
8. Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which You live. Where required by law, We implement appropriate safeguards for such transfers, including contractual protections.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on Your jurisdiction, You may have rights to:
- Access Your Personal Data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete Personal Data
- Export Your data
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
- Request restriction of processing
- Appeal certain privacy decisions
You may exercise these rights through in-app settings, if available, or by contacting Us at vaijiv90@gmail.com.
10. Deleting Your Personal Data
You may request deletion of:
- Your account
- Journal entries
- Mood history
- Streak data
- Profile information
- Other stored content associated with Your use of the Service
Some information may be retained where required by law, for fraud prevention, security, dispute resolution, or other legitimate business purposes.
11. Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and We cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13, and We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If We become aware that We have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, We will take reasonable steps to delete it.
If applicable law in Your jurisdiction sets a higher age threshold, We will comply with that law.
13. Third-Party Services and Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services, or may integrate with third-party platforms such as Apple, analytics providers, or subscription infrastructure. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and We do not control them.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted unless otherwise stated. Where required, We may notify You of material changes through the Application, by email, or by other appropriate means.
15. Contact Us
If You have questions, requests, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, You may contact Us at:
Buyerfinds Media LLC
Email: vaijiv90@gmail.com
Website: tryjournallock.com