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Start My Day Here

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to StartMyDayHere.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our personal dashboard application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Display name (if provided)
  • Profile picture (if using Google Sign-In)

Application Data

To provide our services, we store:

  • Your saved apps and bookmarks (URLs, titles, descriptions)
  • Categories and organization preferences
  • Custom icons and color choices
  • Settings and preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Usage patterns and interactions

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Synchronize your data across devices
  • Authenticate your account
  • Improve and optimize our application
  • Fetch website information and generate icons (with OpenAI API)
  • Send important service updates (with your consent for marketing)
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase Cloud Firestore, a service provided by Google. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Encrypted password storage
  • Secure authentication protocols
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and user isolation

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Firebase (Google) - Authentication and data storage
  • OpenAI - AI-powered content summarization (optional)
  • Google Sign-In - Optional authentication method

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

  • Cache your data for offline access
  • Store preferences and settings
  • Improve application performance

This data remains on your device and is synchronized with our servers only when you're signed in.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your account and all associated data
  • Export your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Disable cloud synchronization

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@startmydayhere.com

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Security features

We do not use tracking cookies or share data with advertising networks.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

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

  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email notification (if registered)
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable laws.