Privacy Policy for Odyssey Journal
Last Updated: January 4, 2026
Welcome to Odyssey Journal ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Account Information: Email address, username, full name, profile picture
Content: Posts, photos, comments, and location data you choose to share
Profile Information: Bio, avatar, and other profile details
Automatically Collected Information
Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Location Data: GPS coordinates when you tag posts (only with your permission)
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Create and manage your account
- Display your posts and profile to other users
- Send notifications about likes, comments, and follows
- Improve and optimize our app
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data with:
Other Users: Your public profile and posts are visible to other users
Service Providers: Supabase (database), Google Maps (location services)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored securely using Supabase
- We use encryption for data transmission
- We implement industry-standard security measures
- We retain your data as long as your account is active
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your data
- Opt-out of certain data collection
- Withdraw consent at any time
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Supabase: Database and authentication
- Google Maps: Location services
- Expo: App development platform
Each service has its own privacy policy.
Cookies and Tracking
We use local storage and caching to improve app performance. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
- Email: gultassoftware@gmail.com
- Website: https://gultassoftware.com/odyssey-journal/privacy
Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Rights related to automated decision-making
To exercise these rights, contact us at gultassoftware@gmail.com
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Say no to the sale of personal information
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
By using Odyssey Journal, you agree to this Privacy Policy.