Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

MyCar Journal may collect and store the following types of data:

• Vehicle data: Information you manually enter, such as car details, maintenance history, expenses, and notes.
• Device and usage data: Anonymous data such as device type, operating system, app version, and general usage statistics, collected automatically through Google Firebase Analytics.
• Crash data: Diagnostic information to help us identify and fix app performance issues, collected via Firebase Crashlytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve app functionality.
• Analyze app usage to understand user behavior and enhance user experience.
• Diagnose crashes or technical problems.
• Store and sync user data securely (via Firebase Cloud Firestore, if enabled).

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data may be stored locally on your device and/or securely on Google Firebase servers, depending on your app usage. Google implements strong security measures to protect stored data. For details, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no online system is 100% secure. You are encouraged to back up your data regularly.

4. Permissions

The app may request certain device permissions (e.g., access to storage, phone, or internet) only to enable core features, such as attaching images or calling repair shops. These permissions are optional and can be disabled in your device settings.

5. Third-Party Services

MyCar Journal relies on Google Firebase for analytics, crash reporting, and optional cloud data storage. Firebase may collect anonymized data about app usage, device identifiers, and crash reports to help improve app reliability and performance. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Children's Privacy

MyCar Journal is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we'll notify users through the app or website. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated policy.

8. Contact

If you have questions about privacy or data usage, contact us at info@itfriends.ai.