Privacy Policy
Last updated 2026-10-08
This policy covers one app published under two names: DailyU on the Apple App Store and The DoodleDesk - Journal on Google Play ("the app"). Both are made by The Doodle Desk (DoodleDesk Private Limited, "we", "us") and work the same way. This policy explains what the app collects, why, who we share it with, and the choices you have. Questions: hello@thedoodledesk.com.
What we collect
Account
- If you sign in with Apple or Google: your name and email address as provided by that service, and an account ID.
- If you continue without an account: an anonymous ID only.
- The display name and avatar you choose in the app.
What you create in the app
- Safe Talk: the posts, voice letters, replies and reactions you share, and the mood you tag them with. Posts appear under "Anonymous" unless you choose to show your name.
- Mood check-ins: the mood you choose and when.
- Favourites and reminders: the affirmations and music you save, and your reminder times.
- Feedback and reports: messages you send us, and posts or people you report or block.
Device and usage
- A push-notification token, so we can tell you about replies and reminders.
- App usage events (for example, which screens you open) and crash reports, to fix bugs and improve the app.
- Your device's advertising identifier, used only to see which of our ads or links brought you to the app. On iPhone we read it only if you allow tracking when iOS asks; on Android you can reset or delete it at any time (see Your choices).
- Microphone audio, only while you are recording a voice letter. Nothing is recorded at any other time.
Purchases
- Whether you have an active DailyU Pro subscription. Payments are handled by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play); we never see your card details.
We do not collect your location, contacts or photos. We don't show ads in the app and we don't sell your data.
AI replies in Safe Talk
If you choose to receive replies in Safe Talk, the text of your post and the mood you selected are sent to Google's Gemini model (through Google Cloud Vertex AI) to write a short, supportive reply. We don't send your name, email or account details. Google processes this data under its Cloud terms and does not use it to train its models. These replies are automated and are not professional or medical advice. You're asked before your first post, and you can change this choice at any time from the Safe Talk "?" screen.
Apple Health
On iPhone, if you allow it, the app saves your mood check-ins to Apple Health as State of Mind. The app does not read your health data, and Health data is never used for marketing or shared with third parties.
Who we share data with
We use these service providers only to run the app:
- Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Messaging, Analytics, Crashlytics, Remote Config): Accounts, storing your content, notifications, usage and crash reports
- Google Cloud Vertex AI (Gemini): Safe Talk AI replies, only if you choose them
- RevenueCat: Managing your subscription status
- AppsFlyer: Measuring which ads or links brought people to the app (advertising ID; on iPhone only with your permission)
- Sentry: Crash and error reports
- Amazon Web Services (Polly): Reading affirmations aloud (only the affirmation text is sent)
- Apple: Sign in with Apple, App Store payments, Apple Health (iPhone only)
- Google: Sign in with Google, Google Play payments
We may also share information if the law requires it, to protect people's safety, or if the company is sold or merged (in which case this policy still applies).
How long we keep it
We keep your data while you have an account. Safe Talk posts stay visible until you delete them or your account. When you delete your account, we delete your profile, your posts and the replies on them, your feedback and your saved data (see Deleting your account below).
Your choices
- Delete your account: see Deleting your account below.
- Delete any post of yours from its ⋯ menu.
- Turn off AI replies from the Safe Talk "?" screen.
- iPhone: turn off tracking in Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking, and notifications in Settings › Notifications.
- Android: reset or delete your advertising ID in Settings › Privacy › Ads (or Settings › Google › Ads), and turn off notifications in Settings › Apps › The DoodleDesk - Journal › Notifications.
- Ask us for a copy of your data, or to correct it, at hello@thedoodledesk.com.
Deleting your account
You can delete your account and its data at any time, on either app.
In the app (fastest): go to Settings › Delete Account and confirm. Your account and data are deleted straight away.
Without the app: use the form at https://dailyu.app/account-deletion, or email hello@thedoodledesk.com with the subject "Account deletion request" from the email address you signed in with. We confirm within 3 working days and finish deleting within 30 days.
What we delete: your account (name, email address and sign-in details); your Safe Talk posts, voice letters and the replies on them; your mood check-ins, favourites and reminders; and feedback you've sent us.
What we keep: purchase and tax records for as long as the law requires, and reports you filed about other people's posts, so our moderators can finish reviewing them. Deleting your account does not cancel a subscription: cancel it in the App Store (Settings › your name › Subscriptions) or in the Google Play Store app (Payments & subscriptions › Subscriptions).
Children
DailyU is not meant for children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect data from them. If you think a child has given us data, email us and we'll delete it.
Safety
Safe Talk is a peer-support space, not a crisis service. If you're in danger, use the "Find a helpline" link in the app or call your local emergency number.
Changes
If we change this policy, we'll update the date above and, for important changes, let you know in the app.