Privacy Policy

Introduction

MessMe is a minimalist self-chat app designed to help you organize your thoughts privately and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Our Core Promise: Your thoughts are yours. We don't read, analyze, or share your personal messages and data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Messages and Content: All messages, todos, notes, and journal entries you create within the app
• Account Information: Basic profile information (name, profile picture) when you sign in with Google or Apple
• User Preferences: App settings, theme preferences, and accessibility options

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version for compatibility
• Usage Analytics: Basic app performance metrics and crash reports (anonymized)
• Authentication Data: Secure tokens for Google/Apple sign-in (we don't store your passwords)

Information We DON'T Collect

• ❌ Phone numbers
• ❌ Location data or GPS information
• ❌ Contacts or address book
• ❌ Third-party app usage or browsing history
• ❌ Advertising identifiers or tracking cookies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

• Provide Core Functionality: Store and sync your messages across your devices
• Maintain Security: Authenticate your account and prevent unauthorized access
• Improve Performance: Fix bugs and enhance app stability
• Provide Support: Respond to your questions or technical issues

Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data is Stored

• Your messages and content are stored securely in Google Firebase Firestore
• Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Servers are located in secure, compliant data centers

Security Measures

• End-to-End Encryption: Your data is encrypted before transmission
• Access Controls: Only you can access your data through authenticated sessions
• Regular Security Audits: We continuously monitor for security vulnerabilities
• Automatic Backups: Your data is backed up securely to prevent loss

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Share Your Personal Data. Period.

The only exceptions are:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety: To protect against fraud, abuse, or harm to users or others
• Business Transfer: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition (you'll be notified)

Your Rights and Controls

Data Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access all your messages and content within the app
• Edit or Delete: Modify or remove any message, todo, note, or journal entry
• Export Data: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Account Deletion: Permanently delete your account and all associated data

Privacy Controls

• Offline Mode: Use core features without internet connectivity
• Data Deletion: Delete all your data instantly from Settings
• Account Deactivation: Temporarily disable your account while preserving data

Children's Privacy

MessMe is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Third-Party Services

MessMe uses these trusted third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Database and authentication
• Apple Sign-In: Authentication for iOS users

These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: We keep your data as long as your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Data is automatically deleted after 2 years of inactivity
• Deleted Accounts: All data is permanently removed within 30 days
• Legal Holds: Data may be retained longer if required by law

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your data?

Email: [email protected]

In-App Support: Use the feedback feature in Settings