Uncharted Year — Map Your Life, Nurture What Matters

1. Introduction

Uncharted Year ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application and website.

We comply with applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, and other applicable privacy regulations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, display name, and password when you create an account
Profile Data: Your selected life domains and preferences
Activity Data: Actions you log within the application, notes, and progress data
Communications: Any messages or feedback you send to us

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent in app
Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs

2.3 Third-Party Authentication

If you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive your email address, name, and profile picture from Google. We do not have access to your Google password.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our service
To personalize your experience and display your progress
To communicate with you about updates or support
To improve our application and develop new features
To detect and prevent fraud or security issues
To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, we process your data based on:

Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide our services
Legitimate Interests: Improving our service and ensuring security
Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service Providers: Third parties who assist in operating our service (hosting, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition

6. Your Rights

6.1 For All Users

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your account and associated data
Export your data in a portable format

6.2 Additional Rights for EEA Users (GDPR)

Right to restrict processing
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6.3 Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. For transfers from the EEA, we use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate protection.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and functionality. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@unchartedyear.com