Privacy Policy for Emolume (Mood Tracker)
Effective Date: November 15, 2025
Last Updated: November 15, 2025
Overview
Emolume ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mood tracking application collects, uses, and protects your information.
Core Privacy Principles
- ✅ Privacy by Design - Your personal data stays on your device
- ✅ No Account Required - Use the app without registration
- ✅ Your Data, Your Control - Complete control over analytics settings
- ✅ Transparent Practices - Clear explanation of any data usage
Information We Collect
Data Stored Locally on Your Device
- Mood Entries: Your mood ratings, notes, and timestamps
- Photos: Images you attach to mood entries (stored locally only)
- Tags: Categories and labels you assign to mood entries
- App Settings: Your preferences and configuration choices
Optional Analytics Data
When you choose to enable analytics (disabled by default):
- Usage Statistics: How you interact with app features
- Performance Data: App crashes and performance metrics
- Anonymous Insights: Aggregated, non-identifying usage patterns
Important: All mood entries, notes, and photos remain on your device and are never transmitted to our servers or third parties.
How We Use Your Information
Local Data Usage
- Store and display your mood tracking history
- Generate personal statistics and insights
- Backup your data locally on your device
Analytics Usage (Optional)
- Improve app performance and stability
- Understand which features are most valuable
- Fix bugs and enhance user experience
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We DO NOT Share:
- Your mood entries or personal notes
- Photos attached to your entries
- Any personally identifiable information
Third-Party Services
- Firebase Analytics (Google): Only if you enable analytics
- Collects anonymous usage data
- Helps improve app performance
- Can be disabled in app settings
- Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
Your Privacy Controls
Complete Control
- Analytics Toggle: Enable or disable analytics at any time
- Local Storage Only: All personal data remains on your device
- No Account Deletion Needed: Simply uninstall the app to remove all data
How to Manage Your Privacy
- Open Emolume app
- Go to Settings
- Toggle "Analytics" to enable/disable data collection
- Your choice is saved and respected immediately
Data Security
Local Security
- All data stored using iOS secure storage mechanisms
- Photos saved to app's private documents directory
- No data transmitted over the internet (except optional analytics)
Analytics Security
- All analytics data is anonymized
- No personal identifiers included
- Encrypted transmission when enabled
- Managed by Firebase security protocols
Children's Privacy
Emolume is suitable for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us to have it removed.
Data Retention
Local Data
- Stored indefinitely on your device
- Removed only when you delete entries or uninstall the app
- You have complete control over retention
Analytics Data
- Retained by Google Firebase according to their policies
- Automatically deleted after maximum retention period
- Can be disabled to stop future collection
International Users
Emolume is designed to work globally while keeping your data local:
- Personal data never leaves your device
- Analytics (if enabled) may be processed in the United States
- Complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Providing in-app notifications for major changes
- Posting updates on our support channels
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your data:
- Access: View what data we have (analytics only - personal data is on your device)
- Deletion: Request deletion of analytics data
- Portability: Export your local data through the app
- Opt-Out: Disable analytics collection at any time
Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- Apple App Store Review Guidelines
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Summary: Emolume keeps your personal mood tracking data private and secure on your device. Optional analytics help us improve the app but can be disabled anytime. We believe your mental health journey should remain private and under your control.
This policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Emolume application.