Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 23, 2026
Company: SKY FUN LIMITED
Privacy Contact: support@mystarling.ai
This Privacy Policy explains how Starling (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your information.
By using Starling, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information depending on how you use the App.
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1.1 Account Information
- Email address
- Login credentials (encrypted or managed by authentication providers)
- Apple Sign-In identifier
- Google account identifier
- Guest account identifiers or device-linked identifiers
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1.2 User Content (Sensitive Data Category)
This includes content you voluntarily create, upload, or store in the App:
- Journal entries (may contain personal reflections and emotional content)
- Uploaded images attached to journal entries
- Task lists and to-do items
- Focus session records and productivity logs
This category may include sensitive personal information depending on what users choose to write.
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1.3 Device and Technical Information
- Device identifiers (e.g., advertising or installation identifiers where applicable)
- Device model and operating system
- App version
- Language settings
- IP address
- Crash logs and diagnostic data
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1.4 Usage Data
- Feature usage and interaction events
- Session duration and frequency
- App navigation behavior
- Performance and error logs
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2. How We Use Information
We use collected information strictly for the following purposes:
- Providing core App functionality
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Enabling data synchronization across devices
- Storing and retrieving user content
- Improving App performance and stability
- Diagnosing technical issues and crashes
- Maintaining system security
- Preventing fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
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3. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)
Depending on your jurisdiction, we process your data based on:
- Your consent (e.g., account creation, content upload)
- Performance of a contract (providing App services)
- Legitimate interests (security, stability, analytics)
- Legal obligations
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4. Journal and Image Privacy
Journal entries and uploaded images are private by default.
- We do not make journal content visible to other users
- We do not provide any public sharing or community feed features in the App
- Access to journal content is limited to the account owner
Users may optionally enable PIN protection for additional security within the App.
We do not sell or publicly distribute personal journal content.
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5. Guest Account Data
Guest mode allows temporary use of the App.
- Guest data may be stored using device-based or temporary identifiers
- This data may be used to preserve App progress
- If a user later registers an account, guest data may be associated with the registered account
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6. Data Synchronization
Starling may synchronize user data across devices associated with the same account.
This includes:
- Journal entries
- Tasks
- Focus records
- Productivity data
- Uploaded images
Synchronization enables users to access their data after reinstalling the App or switching devices.
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7. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party service providers to operate the App:
- Firebase (authentication, database, analytics, crash reporting)
- AppsFlyer (installation attribution and performance analytics)
These providers may process limited technical data on our behalf and are not permitted to use your personal data for independent purposes.
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8. Data Storage and International Transfer
Your data may be stored and processed in the United States.
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data.
However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
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9. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide App services
- Maintain account functionality
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
When data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymized.
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10. Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account at any time within the App.
Upon deletion:
- Your account and associated personal data will be permanently deleted
- Journal entries and uploaded images will be removed from our systems
- Some residual backup data may remain for a limited period before being securely deleted
Deleted data may not be recoverable.
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11. Children’s Privacy
Starling is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
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12. Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls where applicable.
However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
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13. Your Rights (Important for Compliance)
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to certain processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@mystarling.ai
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14. No Sale of Personal Data / No Advertising Tracking
We do not sell your personal data.
We do not use your journal content for advertising purposes.
We do not share personal journal content with third parties for marketing.
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15. International Users
If you access Starling from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States.
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16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Material changes will be reflected by updating the Effective Date.
Continued use of the App after changes means you accept the updated Policy.
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17. Contact Us
SKY FUN LIMITED
Email: support@mystarling.ai