Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

MyCaseJournal™ ("MyCaseJournal," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

Data Type	Purpose	Storage
Email Address	Account creation, waitlist, communications	Our servers
Name	Personalization, waitlist	Our servers
User Type	Tailored experience (parent/lawyer)	Our servers
Medical Records	Case documentation	Your device only
Journal Entries	Daily care logging	Your device only
Case Documents	Evidence organization	Your device only

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may collect technical information such as:

• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• IP address (anonymized)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Send you product updates and launch notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

3. Local-First Architecture

MyCaseJournal is built with a local-first approach to maximize your privacy:

• Your data stays on your device — Medical records, journal entries, and case documentation are stored locally
• Offline access — The app works without an internet connection
• Optional sync — If you choose to sync across devices, data is encrypted end-to-end
• You control your data — Export or delete your data at any time

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information only in these circumstances:

• With your consent — When you explicitly authorize sharing
• Service providers — Third parties that help us operate (email delivery, hosting)
• Legal requirements — When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers — In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. HIPAA Notice

MyCaseJournal is designed with privacy in mind for families managing medical-related information. However:

• MyCaseJournal is not a HIPAA-covered entity
• Our local-first architecture minimizes data exposure by keeping sensitive information on your device
• We recommend not uploading sensitive health information to cloud services without understanding the implications

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Children's Privacy

MyCaseJournal is designed for adult users (parents and legal professionals). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

If you are accessing MyCaseJournal from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

11. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: admin@mycasejournal.ai
Subject Line: Privacy Inquiry