Privacy Policy

Essence ("we", "our", or "us") is a mobile application devoted to personal transformation and cosmic wellness. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the Essence app, our website, and related services (the "Services").

We collect only what is necessary to hold sacred space for your journey.

• Account information: name, email address, and authentication identifiers.
• Journal & reflection content: entries, voice notes, mood inputs, and ritual logs you create.
• Body & wellness data: optional inputs you provide in Body Map and Progress.
• Device & usage data: device type, OS version, app version, crash reports, and anonymized analytics.
• Communications: messages you send to our support team.

• To provide, personalize, and improve the Essence experience.
• To synchronize your sanctuary across devices.
• To respond to support requests and communicate updates.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Your journal entries, reflections, and body inputs belong to you. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal content with advertisers or third-party marketers. Content is encrypted in transit and at rest.

We only share data with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, crash reporting) bound by strict confidentiality.
• Authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.
• A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten').
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Request portability of your data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

Essence is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us.

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the app or by email. Continued use of the Services after changes signifies acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, reach us at privacy@youressence.app.