🐢 Privacy Policy for Daily Shell
Last Updated: February 3, 2026
Introduction
Daily Shell ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains
how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- No Personal Information Required: Turtle Ritual does not require you to create an
account or provide any personal information to use the app.
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: We collect basic device information (device type, operating
system version) to ensure app compatibility.
- Anonymous Usage Data: We collect anonymous app usage statistics via Firebase
Analytics to improve the app experience.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
- Display daily content (quotes, recipes, puzzles, etc.)
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Understand how features are used
Data Storage
Firebase Firestore
- Daily content is stored in Firebase Firestore (a Google Cloud service)
- All content is read-only for users
- No personal user data is stored in our database
Local Storage
- The app caches content locally on your device for offline access
- Cached data remains on your device and is not transmitted to us
- You can clear this data by uninstalling the app
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Firebase (Google)
OpenAI
- Purpose: Content generation (quotes, fun facts, recipes)
- Data Collected: None from users directly
- Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/privacy
Unsplash
Push Notifications
- We send daily notifications when new content is available
- You can disable notifications in your device settings at any time
- Notifications are sent via Firebase Cloud Messaging
- No personal data is included in notifications
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:
- Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
- Firebase security rules prevent unauthorized data access
- No sensitive personal information is collected or stored
Children's Privacy
Turtle Ritual is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from children
under 13.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Use the app anonymously
- Disable notifications at any time
- Clear cached data by uninstalling the app
- Contact us with privacy concerns
Data Retention
- Daily content is retained indefinitely in our database for historical access
- Local cached data is deleted when you uninstall the app
- Anonymous analytics data is retained according to Firebase's retention policies
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Showing an in-app notice for significant changes
International Users
Turtle Ritual is hosted on Google Firebase, which may process data in various locations worldwide. By
using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of
residence.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: turtleritual@proton.me
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA:
- We do not sell personal information
- We collect minimal anonymous data for app functionality
- You can request information about data collection by contacting us
European Users (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area:
- We process data based on legitimate interest (app functionality)
- You have rights to access, rectify, and delete your data
- You can withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- You can lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Consent
By using Turtle Ritual, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as
described herein.