MotiDice ("we", "us", "our", or "the app") is a daily motivational quote application. We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains in detail what personal data we collect, how we collect it, why we process it, where we store it, how long we keep it, and what rights you have over your data.

1. Data We Collect

1.1 Data You Provide Directly

When you create an account or interact with the app, you may provide the following information voluntarily:

Data Type When Collected Purpose
Email address Account registration (email method) Authentication, account recovery
Display name Account registration, profile edit Displayed on your profile
Password Account registration (email method) Authentication (hashed, never stored in plaintext)
Apple ID identifier Sign in with Apple Authentication (only the unique ID Apple shares)

1.2 Data Generated by Your Usage

As you use the app, the following data is generated and stored to provide app functionality:

Data Type Description Stored Where
Saved quotes Quotes you bookmark (quote ID, text, category, timestamp) Cloud Firestore
Quote history Quotes you've viewed (quote ID, text, category, date) Cloud Firestore
Statistics Streak count, total quotes viewed, points earned Cloud Firestore
Preferences Language setting, notification preferences, selected category Device only (AsyncStorage)
Onboarding status Whether onboarding has been completed Device only (AsyncStorage)

1.3 Data Collected Automatically

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. This data cannot be used to identify you personally:

We do NOT collect:

1.4 Anonymous Users

You can use MotiDice without creating an account. In this case, a temporary anonymous identifier is generated by Firebase Authentication to enable basic functionality. This identifier is not linked to any personal information and is discarded if you create a full account or delete the app.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your data only for the following specific, legitimate purposes:

Purpose Data Used Legal Basis
Account management Email, display name, Apple ID Contract performance
App functionality Saved quotes, history, stats Contract performance
Cross-device sync All account-linked data Contract performance
Push notifications Device notification token Explicit consent (opt-in)
Analytics Anonymous usage events Legitimate interest
Security Auth tokens, access logs Legitimate interest

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We never use your data for advertising or profiling. We never share your data with data brokers.

3. Where Your Data Is Stored

Your data is stored in two locations:

3.1 On Your Device (Local Storage)

Certain preferences and cached data are stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage:

This data never leaves your device and is deleted when you uninstall the app.

3.2 In the Cloud (Google Firebase)

Account-linked data is stored in Google Cloud Firestore, hosted within Google's infrastructure:

Firebase is certified under: ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 1/2/3, and is GDPR-compliant. For more details, see Firebase Privacy & Security.

4. Data Processing & Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services as data processors:

Service Provider Data Processed Purpose
Firebase Authentication Google LLC Email, auth tokens, Apple ID User authentication
Cloud Firestore Google LLC User profile, saved quotes, history, stats Data storage & sync
Firebase Analytics Google LLC Anonymous events, device info Usage analytics
Apple Sign-In Apple Inc. Apple ID, name (first use only) Authentication
APNs Apple Inc. Device push token Push notifications

Each service operates under its own privacy policy:

No data is shared with any other third party, advertising network, or analytics provider beyond those listed above.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

5.1 Active Accounts

Your data is retained for as long as your account remains active. We do not impose automatic data expiration on active accounts.

5.2 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time directly from the app:

Profile → Delete Account → Confirm → Confirm again

Upon deletion, the following data is permanently and irreversibly removed from our systems:

Important: Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. There is no recovery process. We recommend exporting or noting any data you wish to keep before deleting your account.

5.3 Anonymous Users

Anonymous user data is stored on-device only. If the user upgrades to a full account, anonymous data is merged. Uninstalling the app removes all local anonymous data.

5.4 Analytics Data

Firebase Analytics data is retained for 14 months by default, after which it is automatically deleted. This data is anonymous and cannot be linked to individual users.

6. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA), you have the following rights:

Right Description How to Exercise
Access View your personal data Profile screen shows all your data
Rectification Correct inaccurate data Edit your name in Profile
Erasure Delete all your data Profile → Delete Account
Portability Receive a copy of your data Contact us via email
Restriction Limit processing of your data Contact us via email
Objection Object to data processing Contact us via email
Withdraw consent Revoke notification consent Settings → Push Notifications off

To exercise any right not available directly in the app, contact us at motidice@pierogi.studio. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

8. Children's Privacy

MotiDice is not directed at children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under the applicable age, we will take immediate steps to delete that data. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at motidice@pierogi.studio.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your country of residence, specifically in the United States and other regions where Google operates its Firebase infrastructure. These transfers are protected by:

10. Cookies & Tracking

The MotiDice mobile app does not use cookies. Firebase Analytics uses a device-generated instance ID for anonymous event tracking. This ID is not an advertising identifier and cannot be used to identify you personally. You can reset this ID by reinstalling the app.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we will:

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: motidice@pierogi.studio

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.