Privacy Policy for GhareluDiary

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to GhareluDiary. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application GhareluDiary (the "App").

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

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you use GhareluDiary, we may collect the following personal information:

• Google Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name and email address from your Google account.

2.2 Household Data

The App allows you to track household staff and expenses. This data includes:

• Staff attendance records (maid, cook, driver, etc.)
• Expense information and payment records
• Delivery tracking (milk and water)
• Remarks and notes you add to entries
• Date of entries

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, such as features accessed and time spent.
• Notification Tokens: Device tokens to send you reminders and alerts.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Account Management: To create and manage your user account
• Core Functionality: To provide attendance tracking, expense management, and reporting features
• Data Synchronization: To sync your data across your devices using Firebase cloud storage
• Notifications: To send you daily reminders, missing entry alerts, and weekly summaries
• App Improvement: To understand how users interact with the App and improve features
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
• Security: To protect against unauthorized access and ensure data integrity

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Your Data is Stored

• Local Storage: Your data is stored locally on your device using Room database
• Cloud Storage: Your data is backed up to Firebase Cloud Firestore (Google Cloud Platform)
• Authentication: User authentication is handled by Firebase Authentication

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data:

• Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
• Access to your data requires authentication via Google Sign-In
• Firebase security rules ensure users can only access their own data
• Regular security updates and patches

Important: While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

• Firebase/Google Cloud: For authentication, cloud storage, and backend services
• Google Play Services: For app distribution and updates

These service providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

5.3 User-Initiated Sharing

When you export and share PDF reports via WhatsApp, email, or other apps, you are choosing to share that data. We are not responsible for data shared by you through third-party applications.

6. Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view all your data within the App
• Correction: You can edit or update your entries at any time
• Export: You can export your data as PDF reports
• Opt-Out: You can disable notifications in your device settings

7. Children's Privacy

GhareluDiary is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. 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, and we will delete such information.

8. Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase Authentication: For user sign-in (Privacy Policy)
• Firebase Cloud Firestore: For data storage (Privacy Policy)
• Google Sign-In: For authentication (Privacy Policy)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States where Firebase/Google Cloud servers are located. By using GhareluDiary, you consent to the transfer of your data to these locations.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification for significant changes

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted.

12. Your Consent

By using GhareluDiary, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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