KintsugiOS ("we" or "platform") recognizes that your stories, your scars, and your growth are precious and deeply personal. We place the highest importance on protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and maintain your information to ensure "KintsugiOS" remains a truly safe space for your heart.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services, categorized as follows:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: Display Name, Email Address, and Password (encrypted).
- User Content: Messages you write in Ikigai, Kintsugi (Story & Gold Repair), Daily Moments, and images you upload.
1.2 Technical Information
- Log Files: IP Address, browser type, access time (standard server security measures).
- Cookies: To remember your login status and language preferences.
2. Purpose of Use
We use your information to:
- Provide Service: To record, store, and display your stories in the format you define.
- Manage Display: To present content in the Feed (only content you set as "Public" or consent to publish).
- Security: To verify identity and prevent unauthorized account access.
- Communication: To send system updates or important notifications (we will not send spam).
3. Data Disclosure
We have no policy to sell your personal data to third parties. Your data will be disclosed only as necessary in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Such as Hosting or Cloud Server providers we use for storage (who must comply with security standards).
- Legal Requirement: If required by court order or authorized government agencies.
4. Your Privacy Controls
The heart of KintsugiOS is that you own your own story:
- Public/Private: You have the right to choose which entries to keep private or share with the community.
- Edit/Delete: You can edit content or delete your records from the system at any time.
5. Data Security
We use international standard security measures to protect your data:
- Password Encryption (Hashing)
- Secure Connection (HTTPS/SSL)
- Restricted access to backend data only to relevant staff.
6. Data Retention Period
We will retain your data as long as you have an active account. If you wish to delete your account, all your data will be removed from our main database within [30] days (temporary backups may exist according to maintenance cycles).
7. Your Rights
You have the right to request access, receive copies, correct, object to processing, or request deletion of your personal data. You can contact us via the channels below.
8. Policy Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to comply with service changes or legal requirements. We will notify you via the website.