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+# Privacy Policy - Pottery Diary (US)
+
+**Effective Date**: January 15, 2025
+
+## Overview
+
+Pottery Diary is designed with privacy as a core principle. We believe your pottery journey is yours alone, and your data should stay on your device.
+
+## What We Collect
+
+### By Default: Nothing
+When you use Pottery Diary with default settings:
+- ✅ All data stored locally on your device
+- ✅ No account registration required
+- ✅ No server uploads
+- ✅ No tracking or analytics
+- ✅ No advertising identifiers
+
+### With Analytics Opt-In (Optional)
+If you enable analytics in Settings:
+- **Usage Events**: Which features you use (e.g., "created project", "added firing step")
+- **App Performance**: Crash reports, loading times
+- **Device Info**: OS version, app version (for debugging)
+
+**We Do NOT Collect**:
+- Personal information (name, email, phone)
+- Location data
+- Photos (they stay on your device)
+- Project content or notes
+- Browsing history
+
+## How We Use Data
+
+### Local Data (Always)
+- **Storage**: SQLite database in your app sandbox
+- **Photos**: Stored in app's documents folder
+- **Purpose**: Display your projects, steps, glazes
+- **Retention**: Until you delete the app or export/delete data
+
+### Analytics Data (Opt-In Only)
+- **Purpose**: Improve app features and fix bugs
+- **Retention**: 90 days
+- **Sharing**: Only with analytics service provider (e.g., Sentry)
+- **Anonymity**: No personally identifiable information
+
+## Your Rights
+
+### Access
+- Export all data as JSON via Settings → Data Export
+
+### Deletion
+- Delete individual projects/steps in-app
+- Delete all data by uninstalling the app
+
+### Portability
+- Export includes all projects, steps, glazes in standard JSON format
+
+### Opt-Out
+- Disable analytics anytime in Settings (takes effect immediately)
+
+## Third-Party Services
+
+### Current
+- **None by default** (offline-first design)
+
+### Future (with user consent)
+- **Analytics**: Sentry or Amplitude (crash reporting, usage stats)
+- **News Feed**: Public JSON from CDN (no user data sent)
+
+We will never use:
+- Advertising networks
+- Social media pixels
+- Third-party data brokers
+
+## Children's Privacy
+
+Pottery Diary is rated 4+ but is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child under 13 has used the app, please contact us.
+
+## Data Security
+
+- **Encryption**: iOS/Android OS-level encryption for local data
+- **Transmission**: No data transmitted (offline-first)
+- **Access Control**: Device lock screen protects app data
+
+## Changes to This Policy
+
+We may update this policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. Updates will be posted in-app with notice before effective date.
+
+## California Residents (CCPA)
+
+### Your Rights
+- **Know**: What data we collect (see above)
+- **Delete**: Delete your data (uninstall or in-app delete)
+- **Opt-Out**: We do not sell personal information (nothing to opt out of)
+- **Non-Discrimination**: Disabling analytics doesn't affect app functionality
+
+### Do Not Sell My Personal Information
+**We do not sell personal information.** Period.
+
+## Contact Us
+
+Questions about privacy?
+- Email: privacy@potterydiaryapp.com (placeholder - replace with actual)
+- GitHub: [Issues](https://github.com/yourusername/pottery-diary/issues)
+
+## International Users
+
+This app is designed for the US market. If you use it from another country:
+- Same privacy protections apply
+- Data stays on your device
+- No cross-border data transfers (no servers!)
+
+---
+
+**Summary**: Your pottery data is yours. We store it locally, never sell it, and only collect anonymous usage stats if you explicitly opt in.
+
+Last Updated: 2025-01-15