Privacy Policy

DearFuture ("we", "our", or "us") is a time capsule letter application that allows you to write letters to your future self. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By using DearFuture, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address (for Google Sign-In authentication)
• Display name (from your Google account)
• Profile picture URL (from your Google account)

Letter Content

• The letters you write to your future self
• Delivery dates you set for your letters
• Mood selections associated with your letters

Device Information

• Device token for push notifications
• Device type and operating system version

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the DearFuture service
• To authenticate your identity and secure your account
• To deliver your letters at the scheduled dates
• To send push notifications when your letters are ready to read
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests

Your data is stored securely using Firebase services by Google:

• Firebase Authentication for secure user authentication
• Cloud Firestore for encrypted data storage
• Firebase Cloud Messaging for push notifications

DearFuture uses the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: For secure authentication
• Firebase (Google): For data storage, authentication, and notifications

These services have their own privacy policies that govern their use of your data. We encourage you to review their policies.

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please visit our Account Deletion page or contact us directly.

DearFuture is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of DearFuture after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.