Last Updated: September 2026
Becoming ME ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our journaling application.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Personal Information You Provide:
• Account information: name, email address, phone number, and date of birth
• Journal entries, mood logs, and reflection responses
• Journaling preferences and survey responses
• Emergency contact information (if provided)
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider)
Information Collected Automatically:
• Device type and operating system
• App usage patterns and session data
• Timezone (for reminder delivery only)
We do NOT collect device identifiers (such as IDFA) for advertising, and we do NOT use any advertising SDKs or third-party advertising services. Becoming ME does not track you across other companies' apps or websites.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
• Provide, operate, and maintain the Becoming ME app
• Send daily reminders at your selected times via email or text
• Personalize your journaling experience
• Respond to your messages and support requests
• Improve app features and user experience
• Send emergency alerts to contacts you designate (only when you trigger this feature)
• Comply with legal obligations
3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use third-party advertising services and do not collect device identifiers for advertising purposes. Mobile information and messaging consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for promotional purposes. We may share information with:
• Service providers who assist in operating the app (e.g., email and SMS delivery, cloud storage)
• Emergency contacts you designate, when you activate the safety alert feature
• People you authorize (for example, someone who invited you to the app), when you choose to share your mood calendar (dates and moods only — never your written journal entries)
• Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law
4. DATA SECURITY
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Your journal entries are stored securely, and we use encrypted connections for all data transmission. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
5. YOUR JOURNAL CONTENT
Your journal entries are private. We do not read, share, or analyze the content of your journal entries for any purpose other than displaying them to you.
6. DATA RETENTION
We retain your personal information and journal data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your data or your account at any time through the Settings page.
7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Becoming ME is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. SMS MESSAGING PROGRAM
Data We Collect for Messaging:
• Mobile phone number
• SMS opt-in consent (checkbox confirmation)
• Preferred reminder times and delivery method
How We Use Messaging Data:
We use your mobile phone number solely to send automated journaling reminder text messages at the times you select. Mobile information and messaging consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
Message Frequency:
Message frequency varies based on your selected reminder schedule. You may receive up to 2 messages per day. You can reduce the frequency or stop messages entirely by selecting "None" under the "Daily Reminders" options in Settings.
Costs and Opt-Out:
Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out of SMS reminders at any time by replying STOP to any message, or by changing your reminder method to "None" in Settings. For help, reply HELP.
9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND ADVERTISING
We use trusted third-party services for:
• Cloud data storage
• Email and SMS delivery (for reminders and alerts)
• Payment processing
Advertising:
Becoming ME does NOT serve advertisements and does NOT use any advertising networks, SDKs, or third-party advertising services. We do not collect device identifiers (such as IDFA) for advertising, and we do not track your activity across other companies' apps or websites. No App Tracking Transparency (ATT) permission is requested because no tracking occurs.
10. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and all associated data
• Opt out of reminder notifications at any time
• Request a copy of your data
11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the "Contact Us" section in Settings.