Privacy Policy | Baby Milestone Journal

📋 Overview

Baby Milestone Journal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) helps parents and caregivers privately record milestones, photos, videos, and memories. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Key privacy point: We do not sell your data. We do not monitor your device. We do not access your camera or photo library unless you take an explicit action (such as tapping “Take Photo” or “Import”).

📱 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address and account authentication data used to sign in.
Baby Profiles: Baby’s name, birth date, and optional details you choose to add.
Journal Entries & Milestones: Notes, milestone records, and other content you create.
Growth Data: Measurements you choose to record (e.g., height, weight).
Photos and Media: Photos and videos that you explicitly capture in the app or explicitly select to import from your device.

Media access is user-initiated: The app accesses your device camera and your photo library only when you expressly choose to take or import a photo or video into the app. We do not access, view, or upload any of your photos or videos outside of those actions, and we do not collect media automatically.

Information Collected Automatically (Limited)

Device Information: Device type, OS version, and app version.
Usage Analytics (optional): Aggregated usage signals to improve app performance and features (where enabled in settings).
Crash Reports: Technical diagnostics to help identify and fix stability issues.

🔐 Permissions We Request

We request permissions only as needed for features you choose to use:

Camera: Requested only when you choose to capture a photo or video for a milestone or entry.
Photo / Media Library: Requested only when you choose to import existing photos or videos. On supported devices, you can select specific media items rather than granting broad access.
Notifications: Requested only if you opt in to receive reminders.

You can change or revoke these permissions at any time in your device settings.

👁️ Can We See Your Photos or Videos?

We understand this is a core concern. Here is the direct answer:

No, we do not browse or “look through” your camera roll. We only receive the specific photo or video you select in the picker or capture in the app, and only so it can be attached to your baby timeline or entry.

If you enable cloud sync or sharing features, the items you choose to save or share may be uploaded to secure cloud storage to support those features. We do not access media that you do not add to the app, and we do not upload anything without your action.

🛠️ How We Use Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the app and its features.
Create and display your baby timeline, milestones, and journal entries.
Enable capturing or importing photos and videos that you select.
Deliver reminders if you opt in to notifications.
Support optional sync, backup, and sharing features where enabled.
Improve app performance and reliability (e.g., crash diagnostics).
Respond to support requests.

We do not use your information to:

Sell your data to third parties.
Show targeted advertising based on your baby’s content.
Monitor or collect photos/videos you did not add to the app.
Train third-party AI models using your private content.

☁️ Local Storage, Cloud Sync, and Sharing

Local storage: Many features work with data stored on your device.
Cloud sync / backup (if enabled): Used to keep your data available across devices and protected against loss.
Family sharing (if enabled): Allows you to share selected albums or items with trusted people you choose.

Your control: Sharing features only include content you explicitly select to share. You can stop sharing or revoke access through the app and/or by deleting shared content.

🧒 Children’s Privacy

The app is intended for parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Any child-related information (including photos) is provided and managed by a parent or guardian using the app.

🧾 Data Retention and Deletion

On-device data: Stored until you delete it.
Account and cloud data (if enabled): Retained while your account is active, or as needed to provide enabled features.

You can request deletion of your account and associated cloud data by contacting us at the email below.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last Updated” date above, and for material changes we may provide additional notice in the app or by email.

📩 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Email: privacy@babymilestonetracker.com