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.