Privacy Policy


Effective date: January 1, 2020

Last updated: November 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Journal (the "Website"). This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Website, which is hosted on Firebase, a platform provided by Google.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our Website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • The Website does not store any personally identifiable information (such as name, email address, or phone number) supplied as part of the sign-up and sign-in using Google Account.
  • Information provided during the sign-up process is used exclusively to satisfy the security requirements of Google to establish the rights and permissions needed for the Website to create and access the Budget Google Sheets file in your private Google Drive and to copy the shared Budget_Master template.
  • Information provided during the sign-up process is not stored on our servers, and we do not have access to it.
  • We do not store any physical or electronic copy of any portion of your data from the sign-up or sign-in process.
  • Information passed from the Website during use of the Journal application is sent via the Google Sheets API directly to your own Budget Google Sheets file and is not visible to anyone but you or persons you authorize to view your Google Drive account.

2.2 Non-Personal Information

  • We may collect non-personal information, including but not limited to, your browser type, device information, IP address, and usage data.
  • This information helps us improve the Website's functionality and user experience.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
  • Cookies are small files that are stored on your device and help us understand how users interact with the Website.
  • You can control cookie settings through your browser.

2.4 Google User Data We Access

  • Your Google profile photo (from the People API / userinfo.profile) is used only to display your signed-in status in the app.
  • Google Drive file metadata for the shared Budget_Master template and your Budget spreadsheet (file id, name, and webViewLink) is accessed to locate and open those files.
  • Google Sheets data in your Budget spreadsheet is read and written to populate drop-downs and append your journal entries.
  • We do not access Gmail, contacts, calendar data, or any other Google services beyond the drive.file, drive.readonly, and userinfo.profile scopes.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Personal Information

  • When successfully signed-in to the Website, the Website uses your Google Account profile image displayed in the upper right corner of the site to indicate that you are logged in.
  • If you provide us with any personal information externally of the Website, we may use it to respond to your inquiries, provide support, or communicate with you regarding updates or services related to the Website.

3.2 Non-Personal Information

  • We may use non-personal information to analyze trends, administer the Website, track user movements, and gather demographic information.
  • This information helps us improve the Website and provide a better user experience.

4. Sharing Your Information

  • We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties unless we provide users with advance notice.
  • This does not include Website hosting partners (Google) and other parties who may assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

5. Data Security

  • We take all reasonable precautions to protect your information, security, and privacy.
  • However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
  • While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

  • The Website uses Google Account Sign In solely to authenticate the user and authorize the Website to access the Budget Google Sheets file it creates in your Drive and the shared template it copies, and stores no personally identifiable information (PII).
  • Google user data retention: The Website does not store, cache, or retain Google user data on our servers. The only Google user data accessed is your profile photo, Google Drive file metadata for the shared template and the Budget file, and the Google Sheets data you enter.
  • Any and all data transmitted during use the Website is stored exclusively in your own personal Budget Google Sheets file residing on your own personal Google Drive.
  • At no time does the Website log, collect, store, or retain any data in databases, on servers, or in logs, nor any medium or location other than the Budget Google Sheets file secured and authorized by your Google Account and a temporary session cookie with required data to support functionality of the Website.
  • The Website stores a temporary browser session entry that contains your profile photo URL for display purposes; it is cleared when you sign out or close your browser session.
  • Google user data deletion: You can delete your Google user data at any time by deleting the Budget file from Google Drive or by removing rows in that spreadsheet. You can also revoke the Website's access to your Google Account, which prevents any further access to Google user data.
  • At any time, you can sign-out to discontinue use of the Website and no further data will be sent to your private Budget Google Sheets file.
  • At any time, you can delete your Budget Google Sheets file from your private Google Drive location, although you may choose to retain your private Budget Google Sheets file to archive or actively use in any manner you see fit.
  • You can revoke the Website's access to your Google Account at any time via your Google Account settings under Security > Third-party access.

7. Third-Party Links

  • Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
  • We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these sites.
  • We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

  • Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
  • If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete such information from our records.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

  • We reserve the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time.
  • Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on the Website.
  • We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Your Consent

  • By using our Website, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@bkkflynnsta.com