Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to the Un-Awkward mobile application ("Application"), developed by puranjanics ("Service Provider"), offered as a freemium service. By using the Application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information Collection and Use

The Application may collect certain information automatically when you download and use it, including:

Your device's IP address
The pages/screens visited within the app
Time and date of your usage
Time spent on each screen and overall app usage
Operating system of your mobile device
App settings and customization choices
Feature usage patterns and preferences
Challenge completion rates and progress statistics

Note: We do not collect precise location data or access sensitive device features without explicit permission.

In some cases, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information, such as your email for app-related communication and updates. This information is retained and used only as described in this policy.

Personal Data and Journal Content

Privacy First: Un-Awkward operates with an offline-first approach. All personal content including journal entries, challenge progress, goal settings, and reflection notes are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.

What We Store Locally

Journal entries and self-reflection responses
Challenge completion history and progress tracking
Personal goals and confidence-building preferences
App customization settings (themes, notification preferences)
Favorited tips, scenarios, and learning content
Streak counters and achievement milestones
User-created notes and practice observations

How We Use This Data

To provide personalized social skills learning experiences
To track your progress and celebrate achievements locally
To maintain your challenge streaks and goal tracking
To save your preferences and app customizations
To provide relevant content recommendations within the app
To enable data export and backup functionality

Local Data Storage

Your Data Stays With You: All personal journal entries, progress data, and social skills practice records remain on your device. We cannot access this information unless you explicitly choose to export and share it.

Third-Party Access and Services

We may use third-party services to help improve our application. These services may have access to anonymized, aggregated usage data but cannot access personal information or journal content.

The Application uses the following third-party services:

Apple App Store / Google Play Services
RevenueCat (for subscription management)
Analytics services for app improvement (anonymized data only)
Crash reporting services for stability

Your anonymized data may also be shared:

As required by law or legal processes
To protect user safety, investigate fraud, or respond to government requests
With trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements
In anonymized, aggregated form for app improvement research

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

All journal entries are stored locally using secure device storage
Progress tracking and challenge data remain on your device
App preferences and settings use encrypted local storage
No personal content is uploaded to external servers
Users can export their data as JSON files for backup

Security Measures

We take your privacy seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including:

Encryption of any data transmission when communicating with our servers
Secure local storage for all personal and journal data
Regular security audits and updates
Limited access to any transmitted analytics data by authorized personnel only
Secure data processing protocols for app functionality

Opt-Out Rights

You may stop data collection at any time by:

Uninstalling the application using the standard uninstall process available through your device or app store
Using the "Reset All Data" option in app settings to clear local data
Exporting your data before deletion using the app's export feature
Contacting us to request deletion of any analytics data from our servers

Data Retention

We retain user-provided data as follows:

Journal entries: Stored locally on your device until you delete them
Progress tracking: Stored locally until you reset or delete the app
App preferences: Stored locally until app deletion or manual reset
Usage analytics: Anonymized data retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
Subscription information: Managed by app store platforms according to their policies
Crash logs: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging purposes

To request deletion of any analytics data stored on our servers, contact us at mallik.puranjan@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

Age Restriction: This app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from users under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately. If you believe your child has provided personal information, contact us right away.

Social Skills Content and Mental Health

Educational Content

All social skills content is designed for educational and self-improvement purposes
Content is not intended as professional therapy or medical advice
Users are encouraged to seek professional help for severe social anxiety or mental health concerns
App usage patterns may be analyzed to improve content effectiveness

Journal and Reflection Privacy

All journal entries and self-reflection content remain completely private
No personal thoughts or reflections are transmitted from your device
Users control all aspects of their personal data and can delete it at any time
Journal prompts and responses are designed to promote positive self-reflection

International Data Transfers

Since most data remains on your device, international transfers are minimal. Any anonymized analytics data that may be transferred is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request information about any analytics data we process
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data from our servers
Portability: Export your journal entries and progress data as JSON files
Objection: Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, contact us at mallik.puranjan@gmail.com.

App Features and Data Privacy

Feature Overview: Un-Awkward provides social skills development through tips, challenges, scenarios, journal prompts, and progress tracking. All personal development data remains private on your device.

Analytics and Performance

Un-Awkward may use analytics technologies to enhance user experience:

App performance monitoring to ensure optimal functionality
Feature usage analysis to improve content and user interface (anonymized)
Crash reporting to identify and fix technical issues
Content effectiveness analysis to prioritize development efforts

You can manage analytics preferences through your device settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, if significant, we will notify you through the app or via email. Continued use of the Application indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting analytics data stored on our servers, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services for additional social skills resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Subscription and Payment Data

Payment and subscription information is handled entirely by your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). Un-Awkward does not have access to your payment information or credit card details.

Data Export and Backup

Your Data, Your Control: Un-Awkward provides built-in data export functionality, allowing you to backup your journal entries, progress tracking, and app preferences as JSON files that you control completely.

Your Consent

By using Un-Awkward, you consent to the collection and use of information as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our application.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact:

Email: mallik.puranjan@gmail.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry - Un-Awkward
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

For data deletion requests, please include "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line and specify what data you would like removed.

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