JustWrite collects zero personal data. Everything stays on your device. We can't read your journal entries because they never leave your iPhone.
Our Privacy Philosophy
At DigTek, we believe your thoughts are sacred. JustWrite is designed with a simple principle: your journal entries belong to you alone.
While other apps collect, analyze, and monetize your most personal thoughts, we've chosen a different path. JustWrite operates with complete privacy by design, not as a marketing gimmick.
What We Don't Collect
The best way to protect your privacy is to not collect data in the first place. Here's what JustWrite will never collect:
- Your journal entries or writing content
- Photos you attach to entries
- Writing habits or patterns
- Device identifiers or location data
- Analytics or usage statistics
- Crash reports or error logs
- Email addresses or account information
- Any personal information whatsoever
How Your Thoughts Stay Private
Local Storage Only
Every journal entry you write in JustWrite is stored locally on your device using Apple's secure SwiftData framework. This data never leaves your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
No Network Connections
JustWrite doesn't connect to the internet for any journaling functionality. No data transmission means no data collection.
No User Accounts
There are no accounts to create, no passwords to remember, and no profiles to manage. Without accounts, there's nothing for us to link your writing to.
No Analytics
We don't use analytics frameworks like Google Analytics, Facebook SDK, or any third-party tracking tools. Your writing patterns remain completely private.
Data You Control
You have complete control over your journal entries:
- Export Anytime: Export all your entries in Markdown, JSON, CSV, or plain text format
- Delete Anytime: Remove individual entries or all data with simple swipe gestures
- No Lock-in: Your entries are yours to keep, move, or delete as you choose
- Photo Ownership: Your photos stay on your device
Your personal thoughts should never be held hostage by an app. JustWrite's export feature ensures you can always access your journal entries, even if you stop using our app.
Technical Implementation
Our privacy-first approach is built into the app's architecture:
- SwiftData Storage: Uses Apple's local database framework with device-level encryption
- No Network Layer: The app contains no code for transmitting data externally
- Minimal Permissions: Requests only essential iOS permissions for core functionality
- Secure Photo Storage: Images are stored locally within the app's secure container
- Secure Exports: Data exports use iOS native sharing without intermediate servers
What Data Does Live on Your Device
To provide the journaling functionality, JustWrite stores this information locally on your device:
| Data Type | Stored Locally | Sent to Servers |
|---|---|---|
| Journal entries and content | Yes | Never |
| Photos and captions | Yes | Never |
| Entry dates and timestamps | Yes | Never |
| Writing statistics and insights | Yes | Never |
| App preferences and settings | Yes | Never |
Third-Party Services
JustWrite doesn't integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks. The app operates completely independently.
"On This Day" Feature Privacy
JustWrite's "On This Day" memory feature works entirely on your device:
- Searches your local entries by date patterns
- No external servers involved in memory discovery
- All calculations performed locally
- Memories are your entries, shown back to you
Updates to This Policy
Our commitment to privacy won't change. If we ever need to update this policy, we'll clearly communicate any changes and maintain our privacy-first principles.
Last updated: September 13, 2025
We will never compromise your privacy for business metrics, advertising revenue, or growth hacking. Your personal thoughts deserve protection, and they get it with JustWrite.
iOS 26 Privacy Features
JustWrite takes advantage of the latest iOS 26 privacy features:
- Local processing for all analytics and insights
- No network permissions requested
- Transparent data usage in iOS Settings
- Full compatibility with iOS focus modes and screen time controls
- Enhanced Liquid Glass privacy indicators
Compliance
JustWrite's privacy-first design ensures compliance with:
- GDPR: No personal data collection means no GDPR obligations
- CCPA: California privacy requirements don't apply when no data is collected
- Apple's Privacy Guidelines: Exceeds App Store privacy requirements
- COPPA: Safe for all ages due to zero data collection
The Bigger Picture
JustWrite represents our belief that personal journaling apps should be sanctuaries, not surveillance tools. By keeping everything local, we create a trust relationship with users: we provide a beautiful writing experience, you keep complete privacy.
This isn't just good for users—it's the right thing to do. Personal thoughts and reflections deserve the highest level of protection, and local-first architecture provides that naturally.
Journaling and Mental Health
We recognize that many people use journaling apps for mental health and emotional wellbeing. JustWrite's privacy-first design ensures that:
- Your most vulnerable thoughts stay completely private
- No algorithms analyze your emotional patterns
- No third parties have access to sensitive content
- You control when and how to share or export your writing
Your mental health journey belongs to you. JustWrite just provides the tools—privately and securely.