Privacy Policy for Cozy Critters

Effective Date: July 2, 2026

Welcome to Cozy Critters. Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Cozy Critters collects, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. About Cozy Critters

Cozy Critters is a self-care and emotional wellness companion designed to provide encouragement, reflection prompts, journaling tools, mood check-ins, and comforting companion characters. Cozy Critters is intended for wellness purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or crisis care.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the app, Cozy Critters may collect:

Information You Choose to Provide

Journal entries
Mood selections
Favorite companion selections
Gratitude lists
Reflection responses
Personal affirmations you create

This information is only collected when you voluntarily enter it.

3. Automatically Collected Information

Your device may automatically provide basic technical information such as:

Device type
Operating system version
App version
Crash reports
Anonymous usage analytics (if enabled)

This information helps improve app performance and reliability.

4. Notifications

If you choose to enable reminders or self-care notifications, Cozy Critters may request permission to send notifications.

You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.

5. How Your Information Is Used

Information is used to:

Save your journal entries
Remember your selected companion
Personalize affirmations and reflection prompts
Improve app features
Fix bugs and technical issues
Enhance your overall experience

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Data Storage

Your information may be stored locally on your device and/or securely through trusted cloud services used by the app.

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no electronic storage system is completely secure.

7. Third-Party Services

Cozy Critters may use trusted third-party services for functions such as:

App analytics
Crash reporting
Cloud storage
App distribution through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store

These services have their own privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Cozy Critters is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Choices

You may:

Delete your journal entries at any time.
Disable notifications.
Uninstall the app to stop future data collection.
Contact us with privacy-related questions.

10. Mental Health Disclaimer

Cozy Critters is designed to encourage self-care and emotional reflection.

The app does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or believe you may be in danger, contact your local emergency services or a qualified mental health professional immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any updates will be posted within the app and will include a revised Effective Date.

12. Contact

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

Abby Juli

Website: https://abbyjuli.com

Email: your-email@example.com

Thank you for using Cozy Critters.

Our goal is to create a safe, comforting space where kindness, self-care, and gentle encouragement come first.