Public privacy disclosures for Gloam.

Privacy Policy

Gloam Last updated: March 29, 2026

Overview

Gloam ("the app") is a daily micro-journal for iOS. All journal entries, mood data, and preferences are stored entirely on your device using SwiftData. There are no user accounts, no cloud storage, no backend servers, and no analytics. This policy explains what data Gloam processes and how it is handled.

Gloam is developed by Victor Solano ("we," "us," "our").

Data Stored on Device

Gloam stores the following data entirely on your device. None of this data is uploaded, transmitted, or accessible to anyone other than you.

Journal Entries

Each entry includes your written text, the date, the prompt you were shown, and timestamps. Entries are stored in an on-device database (SwiftData) within the app's sandboxed container.

Mood Data

Mood selections (such as "Peaceful," "Grateful," or "Anxious") are stored alongside each journal entry in the same on-device database.

Photo Attachments (Pro)

Pro users can attach photos to entries. Photos are stored in the app's sandboxed container on your device. They are not encrypted separately but are protected by iOS data protection.

App Preferences

Settings such as reminder time, onboarding state, and purchase status are stored in UserDefaults on your device.

No Cloud, No Backend, No Analytics

Gloam does not upload any data to the cloud. There is no backend server, no user account system, no cloud sync, no analytics SDK, no telemetry, and no crash reporting. Your journal exists only on your device.

Camera Access

Gloam requests camera access only when you choose to attach a photo to a journal entry (Pro feature). Photos taken through the app are saved only within the app's sandboxed container and are never saved to your camera roll unless you explicitly choose to.

Notifications

Gloam can send local notifications to remind you to journal each evening. These notifications are scheduled entirely on your device. No notification data is sent to any server. You can disable reminders at any time in the app's settings or in iOS Settings.

In-App Purchases

Purchases are handled by Apple via StoreKit. Gloam does not process payment cards or billing credentials directly. Purchase validation happens on-device. No receipts are sent to external servers.

Data We Do Not Collect

Gloam does not collect or request:

• Your name, email address, or phone number
• Your location (GPS or IP-based)
• Your contacts, calendar, or health data
• Browsing or search history
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Crash logs or diagnostics

Third-Party Services

No other third-party services or SDKs are included in Gloam.

Data Storage Summary

All data resides within the app's sandboxed container, which is protected by iOS data protection.

Data Retention

On-device journal data is retained until you explicitly delete it or uninstall the app. StoreKit purchase records are retained by Apple per their policies.

Data Deletion

You can delete individual journal entries from the timeline view. Uninstalling Gloam removes all app data from your device, including all journal entries, mood data, photo attachments, and preferences. This action is irreversible.

Your Rights

For All Users

You may:

• Access your data by viewing your journal entries and settings within the app.
• Delete your data by removing individual entries or uninstalling the app.
• Export your data (Pro feature) as PDF or plain text.

European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Right to access (Art. 15): request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16): request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17): request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to restrict processing (Art. 18): request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20): request a machine-readable copy of your data.
• Right to object (Art. 21): object to processing of your data for certain purposes.

Since Gloam stores all data locally on your device with no backend, you already have direct control over your data. Use the export feature (Pro) to obtain a copy, or uninstall the app to exercise your right to erasure.

For EEA users, Victor Solano acts as the data controller for the Gloam app. You may contact us at [email protected] for any GDPR-related requests.

Data Protection Contact: Gloam is developed by an individual developer. Under GDPR Article 37, a Data Protection Officer is not required for organizations of this nature and scale. For all data protection inquiries, contact [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act gives you:

• Right to know: what personal information is collected and how it is used.
• Right to delete: request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to opt-out of sale/sharing: opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
• Right to non-discrimination: equal service regardless of whether you exercise your privacy rights.

Gloam does not collect, sell, or share any personal information. All data stays on your device.

To exercise any CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected].

Children's Privacy

Gloam is rated 4+ on the App Store and is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Since Gloam collects no data at all, there is no risk of children's data being transmitted or stored externally.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:

Data Controller: Victor Solano Email: [email protected]