Your Data Privacy
Your memories belong to you, always
At Lifelight, we believe your personal journey is sacred. Every memory, thought, and feeling you share remains completely yours. We've built our entire system around protecting your privacy while providing meaningful insights.
Core Privacy Principles
- You own your data- Complete ownership and control
- Local first- Data stored on your device
- Encrypted always- Military-grade encryption
- Never sold- Your data is never monetized
- Private AI- Analysis happens locally when possible
Data Storage
How We Store
- โข Device-level encryption
- โข Optional iCloud backup (your account)
- โข No Lifelight servers store journals
- โข Photos remain in your library
- โข Complete data portability
Your Control
- โข Export anytime
- โข Delete permanently
- โข Choose what syncs
- โข Control backup location
- โข Transfer to new devices
What We Don't Do
Our Promises
- โ Never read your entries - Your memories are private
- โ Never share with third parties - No data brokers or partners
- โ Never use for advertising - No ad targeting or profiling
- โ Never train AI on your data - Your stories stay yours
- โ Never require real names - Use any name you prefer
AI Privacy
Your AI companion operates with strict privacy boundaries:
- โข Conversations stay within your app
- โข No cross-user learning or sharing
- โข Local processing when possible
- โข Encrypted transmission when cloud needed
- โข No permanent cloud storage of chats
Data Rights
You Can Always:
- โ Access all your data
- โ Export in standard formats
- โ Delete specific entries
- โ Clear entire history
- โ Pause data collection
- โ Control sharing settings
- โ Request data copy
- โ Close account anytime
Transparency
We believe in complete transparency about your data:
- โข Clear privacy policy in plain language
- โข Notification of any changes
- โข Annual transparency reports
- โข Open about data practices
- โข User control dashboard
Common Questions
Q: Can Lifelight employees read my journal?
No. Technical architecture prevents any access to your personal entries.
Q: What happens if I delete the app?
Local data is removed. iCloud backup remains in your account if enabled.
Q: Is my data used to improve the app?
Only anonymous usage statistics (like feature popularity) help us improve.
Q: Can I use Lifelight anonymously?
Yes. No real name or identifying information required.
๐ Our Commitment
Your memories are precious. We treat them with the respect and protection they deserve. Privacy isn't just a feature - it's the foundation of everything we build.
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