Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
At Gratitude Forest, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use the Gratitude Forest app (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Account Identifier (Device-Based)
When you use the app, we generate a device-based session identifier that is stored on your device and used to associate your entries and activity with your account on our servers.
This identifier allows you to access your account and content. If your device data is cleared or your device is lost, access to your account may be permanently lost unless you have added an email address for recovery.
b. Email Address (Optional)
You may optionally choose to add an email address to your account. If provided and verified, we use your email address to help recover access to your account and to send important account-related communications such as login codes or policy updates.
c. User-Generated Content
When you save entries in the App, these entries can be:
- Private: Visible only to you within the App.
- Shared with private group: Visible only to you and people who are in the same group as you.
- Shared with the community: Visible to other users that are using the App.
d. IP Address
We collect your IP address for analytics, security, and performance purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
a. Community Journal Entries
We may use anonymized excerpts from community entries for marketing purposes outside the App. When doing so, we will always remove any information that could identify you, such as your username.
b. Email Communication
If you provide an email address, we may use it to send you account-related notifications, login codes, and important updates about the App, including changes to our terms and policies.
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We will never share, sell, or rent your personal data or entries to third parties.
4. Account Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated journal entries at any time by accessing the "Settings" section in the App. Once deleted, your data will be permanently removed from our systems.
5. Cookies and Device Storage
The App uses cookies and similar device storage technologies to maintain your session and associate your activity with your account. These technologies are essential to the operation of the App.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account information and user-generated content for as long as your account remains active in order to provide the App’s features. When you delete your account, your entries and associated account data are permanently removed from our systems within a reasonable period of time, except where retention is required by law.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you.
- Request corrections to your personal data.
- Delete your account and all associated data.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]