Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Better Tomorrow ("the App"), developed and operated by Believe PR, owned by Armando Jimenez. We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and mental wellness data.

Better Tomorrow is a mood tracking and journaling application designed to help you understand your emotional patterns, journal your thoughts, capture moments with photos and voice recordings, and gain AI-powered insights - all while keeping your most personal data private and secure on your device.

2. Privacy-First Approach

2.1 Our Philosophy

Better Tomorrow is built on a privacy-first foundation. We believe your thoughts, feelings, and personal moments should remain private. Unlike many apps, we:

• ✅ Store all data locally on your device by default
• ✅ Process AI insights on-device when possible
• ✅ Never upload your journals or moods to our servers
• ✅ Give you full control over cloud backups
• ✅ Don't require user accounts or email addresses
• ✅ Can't read your journal entries or access your photos

2.2 What This Means for You

When you use Better Tomorrow:

• Your mood logs remain on your phone
• Your journal entries never leave your device (unless you enable backup)
• Your photos are stored in your local app storage
• Your voice recordings stay on your device
• AI pattern analysis happens locally (when supported)

Important: If you delete the app without backing up, all your data will be permanently lost. We cannot recover it because we never had access to it.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Create

All of the following data is stored locally on your device and NOT transmitted to our servers:

• Mood Entries: Your daily mood ratings, emotions, and feelings
• Journal Entries: Your thoughts, reflections, and written journal content
• Photos: Images you attach to mood entries or journal entries
• Voice Recordings: Audio recordings you create for journal entries
• Tags & Categories: Custom labels you create for organization
• Patterns & Insights: AI-generated insights (processed locally)
• Check-in History: Timestamps of when you logged moods
• Reminders: Notification preferences and times

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

For free users, Google AdMob may collect:

• Device Information: Device model, OS version, Advertising ID
• Usage Data: App interactions for ad personalization
• Technical Data: IP address (approximate location), crash logs

Note: Premium subscribers do not have Google AdMob active, so this data collection does not apply.

3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect or have access to:

• ❌ Your mood entries or emotional data
• ❌ Your journal content or thoughts
• ❌ Your photos or recordings
• ❌ Personal identification information (name, email, etc.)
• ❌ Location data beyond approximate location for ads
• ❌ Health data from Apple Health or Google Fit
• ❌ Social media profiles or contacts

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1 App Functionality (On-Device)

Your mood and journal data is used entirely on your device to:

• Display your mood history and patterns
• Generate AI-powered insights and trends
• Create visualizations and charts
• Send you check-in reminders
• Provide personalized prompts
• Search and filter your entries

4.2 Advertising (Free Version Only)

If you use the free version, Google AdMob uses collected data to:

• Display relevant advertisements
• Measure ad performance
• Provide personalized ads (with your consent)
• Prevent ad fraud

Your Content is NEVER Used for Ads: Your mood data, journals, photos, and recordings are never shared with advertisers or used for ad targeting.

4.3 App Improvement

Anonymous crash reports help us:

• Fix bugs and improve stability
• Optimize performance
• Understand app usage patterns (anonymous only)

Crash reports do NOT include your personal content or entries.

5. Data Storage & Security

5.1 Local Storage

All your personal data is stored on your device using:

• iOS: Secure app sandbox with iOS encryption
• Android: Internal app storage with Android security
• Database: Encrypted local database
• Media Files: Secure local file system

5.2 Encryption

• At Rest: Your device's built-in encryption protects stored data
• Cloud Backup: Encrypted before upload to your cloud account
• Photos & Audio: Stored with file system encryption

5.3 Security Measures

• App is regularly security-tested
• No server-side storage of personal content
• Optional biometric lock (Face ID/Touch ID/Fingerprint)
• Automatic session timeout
• Secure coding practices

5.4 Data Retention

• Data remains on your device indefinitely until you delete it
• You can delete individual entries or all data at any time
• Deleting the app removes all local data permanently
• Cloud backups are retained according to your cloud provider's policies

6. AI-Powered Insights

6.1 How AI Works in Better Tomorrow

Better Tomorrow uses artificial intelligence to provide insights and pattern recognition. Here's how it works:

• On-Device Processing: When supported by your device, AI analysis happens entirely locally
• Pattern Recognition: Identifies trends in your mood over time
• Insights Generation: Provides suggestions and observations based on your data
• Personalized Prompts: Generates journal prompts based on your mood patterns

6.2 Privacy in AI Processing

Important privacy protections:

• ✅ AI models run on your device (no cloud AI processing)
• ✅ Your journal entries are never sent to AI servers
• ✅ Pattern analysis uses aggregated data, not specific entries
• ✅ Insights are stored locally with your other data
• ✅ No third-party AI services have access to your content

6.3 Limitations & Disclaimers

6.4 Opting Out of AI Features

You can disable AI insights in Settings if you prefer not to use them. The app will continue to function normally without AI features.

7. Optional Cloud Backup

7.1 How Cloud Backup Works

You have the option to backup your data to your own cloud storage:

• iOS: iCloud (linked to your Apple ID)
• Android: Google Drive (linked to your Google account)

Important: When you enable cloud backup, your data is uploaded to YOUR cloud account, not ours. We do not have access to your cloud storage.

7.2 What Gets Backed Up

When you enable cloud backup:

• Mood entries and history
• Journal entries and text
• Photos (optionally)
• Voice recordings (optionally)
• Settings and preferences
• AI insights and patterns

7.3 Backup Privacy & Security

• Encryption: Data is encrypted before upload
• Your Account: Stored in your personal cloud account
• No Our Access: We cannot view or access your cloud data
• Provider Policies: Subject to Apple iCloud or Google Drive privacy policies

7.4 Managing Backups

You can:

• Enable or disable backup at any time in Settings
• Choose what to backup (e.g., exclude photos/audio)
• Manually trigger backups
• Restore from backup when reinstalling
• Delete cloud backups through your cloud provider

7.5 Backup Responsibility

Please note:

• You are responsible for managing your cloud storage
• Storage space used counts toward your cloud storage quota
• We are not responsible for backup failures or data loss
• Restoring from backup requires the same cloud account

8. App Permissions

8.1 Required Permissions

Better Tomorrow requests the following permissions:

Photo Library Access

• Purpose: To attach photos to mood entries and journal entries
• When Requested: When you tap to add a photo
• What We Access: Only photos you explicitly select
• Storage: Selected photos are copied to local app storage

Microphone Access

• Purpose: To record voice journal entries
• When Requested: When you tap the record button
• What We Access: Audio input only while recording
• Storage: Recordings saved locally in app storage

Notifications

• Purpose: To send you check-in reminders
• When Requested: On first launch or when setting reminders
• What We Send: Generic reminders ("Time to check in")
• Privacy: Notifications don't contain your mood data

8.2 Optional Permissions

Camera Access (Optional)

• Purpose: To take photos directly within the app
• When Requested: If you choose "Take Photo" instead of selecting from library
• Alternative: You can always select photos from your library instead

8.3 Permissions We DON'T Request

Better Tomorrow does NOT request:

• ❌ Location/GPS access
• ❌ Contacts access
• ❌ Calendar access
• ❌ Health data access (Apple Health/Google Fit)
• ❌ Bluetooth access
• ❌ Phone/SMS access

8.4 Managing Permissions

You can manage all permissions in your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Better Tomorrow → Permissions
• Android: Settings → Apps → Better Tomorrow → Permissions

Revoking permissions will limit related functionality but the app will continue to work.

9. Advertising

9.1 Google AdMob (Free Version Only)

The free version of Better Tomorrow displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob.

9.2 What AdMob Collects

Google AdMob may collect:

• Device identifiers (Advertising ID)
• Approximate location (from IP address)
• Ad interaction data
• App usage patterns (not your content)

9.3 Opting Out of Personalized Ads

You can opt out of personalized advertising:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

You will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests.

9.4 Ad-Free Experience

Upgrade to Better Tomorrow Premium to:

• ✅ Remove all advertisements
• ✅ Eliminate Google AdMob tracking
• ✅ Enhance privacy (no advertising data collection)
• ✅ Enjoy an uninterrupted experience

10. Subscriptions

10.1 Better Tomorrow Premium

We offer a premium subscription with the following benefits:

• 🚫 No advertisements
• ☁️ Cloud backup to your personal cloud storage
• 🎨 Premium themes and customization
• 📊 Advanced analytics and insights
• ⏰ Unlimited custom reminders
• 🔒 Enhanced privacy (no ad tracking)

10.2 Subscription Details

• Billing: Monthly or annual billing cycles
• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
• Payment: Charged to your Apple ID or Google Play account
• Cancellation: Cancel anytime in App Store or Play Store settings
• Access: Premium features available immediately upon purchase

10.3 Managing Your Subscription

To manage or cancel:

• iOS: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Better Tomorrow
• Android: Play Store → Subscriptions → Better Tomorrow

Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

10.4 Free Trial (If Offered)

If a free trial is available:

• Duration will be clearly stated at sign-up
• Full subscription price will be charged after trial ends
• Cancel during trial to avoid charges
• One free trial per Apple ID or Google account

10.5 Refund Policy

Subscriptions are generally non-refundable. However, you may request a refund through:

• Apple: reportaproblem.apple.com
• Google: Google Play refund page

Refund policies are subject to Apple and Google's terms.

11. Third-Party Services

Better Tomorrow integrates the following third-party services:

11.1 Google AdMob (Free Version)

• Purpose: Displaying advertisements
• Data Collected: Device identifiers, ad interactions (NOT your personal content)
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

11.2 Apple iCloud (Optional - Premium)

• Purpose: Cloud backup (iOS users)
• Data Stored: Your encrypted backup data
• Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy/

11.3 Google Drive (Optional - Premium)

• Purpose: Cloud backup (Android users)
• Data Stored: Your encrypted backup data
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

11.4 Apple App Store / Google Play Store

• Purpose: App distribution and subscription processing
• Data Collected: Purchase history, app downloads
• Privacy Policies: See Apple and Google policies above

11.5 No Analytics Services

We do NOT use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics or Firebase Analytics to track your usage. The only data collected is through Google AdMob (free version) for advertising purposes.

12. Your Privacy Rights

12.1 GDPR Rights (European Union)

If you are in the EU, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data collected
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to data processing
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

12.2 CCPA Rights (California)

If you are in California, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: Request details about collected data
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of data sale (we do not sell data)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

12.3 Exercising Your Rights

Since most data is stored locally on your device:

• Access: All your data is accessible within the app at any time
• Deletion: Delete individual entries or all data in Settings → Clear Data
• Export: Export your data through Settings → Export Data
• Portability: Use export feature to get your data in JSON format
• Advertising: Use device settings to manage ad preferences

For questions about third-party data (like Google AdMob), contact us at: armando.jimenez.dev@gmail.com

13. Children's Privacy

13.1 Age Requirements

Better Tomorrow is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

• App Store rating: 12+ (mild mental health themes)
• Minimum age: 13 years old
• Parental supervision recommended for teens

13.2 Mental Wellness Considerations

For young users:

• App is designed for self-reflection, not therapy
• Parents should monitor usage
• Encourage professional help for mental health concerns
• Reminders can be disabled if they cause stress

13.3 Parental Controls

Parents can:

• Use device parental controls to restrict app usage
• Monitor app activity through device screen time features
• Disable in-app purchases to prevent accidental subscriptions
• Control notification permissions

14. International Users

14.1 Data Transfers

Since all your personal data is stored locally on your device, there are no international data transfers of your mood or journal content.

However, if you enable cloud backup:

• Your data is stored in your cloud provider's servers
• Cloud providers may transfer data internationally
• Subject to cloud provider's data transfer policies

14.2 Regional Compliance

• European Union: GDPR compliant
• California: CCPA compliant
• Brazil: LGPD compliant
• Other Regions: We respect all applicable privacy laws

14.3 Language Support

This Privacy Policy is available in English. If translated, the English version shall prevail in case of conflicts.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

• New app features or functionality
• Changes in legal requirements
• Third-party service updates
• User feedback and privacy enhancements

15.1 Notification of Changes

When we make significant changes:

• The "Last Updated" date will be revised
• You will receive an in-app notification
• Changes will be highlighted in the policy
• Continued use constitutes acceptance

15.2 Review Regularly

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. The most current version will always be available within the app and on our website.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Response Time

We will respond to your inquiry within:

• 30 days for general inquiries
• 72 hours for urgent privacy concerns
• As required by applicable law for rights requests

Complaints

If you believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Mental Health Resources

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:

• US: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
• US: Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• International: Visit findahelpline.com