Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Journiarc ("we", "us", or "our") operates this platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using Journiarc, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Account information — When you sign up, we collect your email address, display name, and any profile details you choose to provide (such as a bio or avatar).
• OAuth sign-in — If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from Google as permitted by your Google account settings.
• Content you create — Projects, posts, tasks, brainstorm boards, contributions, and comments you submit are stored on our servers.
• Usage data — We may collect standard server logs including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps to keep the service running and secure.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To display your profile, projects, and activity to other users as intended by the platform
• To send transactional emails (e.g., authentication links)
• To monitor for abuse, security threats, and technical issues
• To improve the platform over time

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

Journiarc relies on the following third-party services to operate:

• Supabase — Provides our database, authentication, and file storage. Data is stored on Supabase-managed infrastructure. See Supabase's Privacy Policy.
• Google OAuth — Used for optional "Sign in with Google". Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser storage solely to maintain your authenticated session. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

6. Data Retention

Your account data is retained for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal information will be removed from our systems within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate operational purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Journiarc is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Journiarc after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at justgrindingprojects@gmail.com.