Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2024

1. Information We Collect

At StressAway, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect minimal information to provide you with the best stress relief experience:

  • Local Storage Data: Your mood entries, journal entries, and preferences are stored locally on your device for privacy.
  • Usage Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage data to improve our services.
  • Cookies: We use cookies for website functionality and advertising purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our stress relief services
  • To personalize your experience with mood tracking and recommendations
  • To improve our website and develop new features
  • To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Google AdSense and Cookies

This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data (mood entries, journal entries) is stored locally on your device using browser local storage. This means:

  • We do not have access to your personal journal entries or mood data
  • Your data remains private and secure on your device
  • You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings
  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect any data we do collect

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Quotable.io: For inspirational quotes (no personal data shared)
  • Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
  • Google Fonts: For website typography
  • Font Awesome: For website icons
  • Chart.js: For mood tracking visualizations

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data stored locally on your device
  • Delete your local data at any time
  • Opt out of personalized advertising
  • Contact us with any privacy concerns

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

Important: StressAway is designed for educational and wellness purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) immediately.