Privacy Policy – Secret Diary (Offline Vault App)

Effective Date: 20 May 2026

App Name: Secret Diary

Developer: Rank Pulse Ltd

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1. Introduction

Secret Diary is a secure offline personal vault application designed to help users store and manage private information such as passwords, notes, expenses, to-do lists, and favourite locations.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This app follows a privacy-first design, meaning all user data remains on the user’s device.

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2. Data Storage

All data created within the app is stored locally on your device only.

* No data is uploaded to any server

* No cloud storage is used

* No external backup is performed automatically

* All information remains fully under user control

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3. Data We Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers.

The following data is stored locally on your device only:

* Password entries (stored locally, optionally encrypted)

* Notes and diary entries

* Expense and income records

* To-do list items

* Favourite locations

* App settings and PIN protection data

* Location data (only when user manually saves current location inside the app)

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4. Permissions Used

📁 Storage Access

Used to export data as PDF files or local backup files.

🔐 Biometric / PIN Security (Optional)

Used to protect sensitive data and restrict access to private information.

📍 Location Access (Foreground Only)

Used only when the user manually chooses to attach or save their current location to an entry (such as notes, expenses, or favourite places).

* Location is not tracked in the background

* Location is not shared or uploaded

* Location is stored only locally on the device

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5. Data Security

We take user security seriously:

* All data is stored locally on the device

* Sensitive features are protected using PIN authentication

* Optional encryption may be applied to sensitive data

* No data is transmitted outside the device

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6. Data Export & Backup

Users can export their data at any time:

* PDF reports for viewing and printing

* Module-wise data export

* Local backup files (if supported)

Once exported, the user is responsible for securing their files.

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7. Third-Party Services

This app does not use:

* Third-party analytics tools

* Advertising SDKs

* External data-sharing services

* Cloud storage providers

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8. Children’s Privacy

This app is not specifically designed for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children.

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9. Data Deletion

All data is stored locally and can be permanently deleted by:

* Using in-app delete options (PIN protected)

* Uninstalling the app, which removes all stored data

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the app or Play Store listing.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:

Developer: Rank Pulse Ltd

Email: support@rankpulse.co.uk