🧸 Dear Beary Privacy Policy

Your privacy is one of our highest priorities

About Dear Beary

Dear Beary is a privacy-focused personal memory companion app developed by CRISPPIE STUDIO OÜ, an indie studio based in Estonia.

Our Privacy Commitment

Dear Beary is built with privacy as the foundation. We believe your personal memories should remain private and under your control. We don't collect, store, or share any of your information. Ensuring your thoughts and memories remain completely private.

Information We Don't Collect

Dear Beary is designed to be completely private. We do NOT collect:

  • Your memory entries or any written content
  • Personal information (name, email, phone number)
  • Device identifiers or advertising IDs
  • Usage analytics or behavioral data
  • Location data or GPS information
  • Contact lists or other device content
  • Biometric data or voice recordings
  • Any other personal or sensitive information

Information We May Process

Premium Purchase Data: When you buy our in-app purchase, Google Play handles all payment processing. We only receive confirmation of purchase status through Google Play's secure billing system - no payment details reach us.

Technical Error Data: If the app crashes, minimal technical information may be sent to Google Play Console to help us fix bugs. This contains no personal content.

Third-Party Content Services

We do not integrate with any cloud-based services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks. The app functions without external connections apart from Google Play Services: Used only for:

  • In-app purchase processing
  • Anonymous crash reporting
  • App distribution and updates

"This app also contains Pixabay audio content": The app includes notification sounds licensed from Pixabay. These remain within the app and are not transmitted externally.

App Permissions

Dear Beary requests the following permissions to provide its core functionality:

Core App Functionality

  • Notification Permission (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): To send reminder notifications for your memories
  • Exact Alarm Permission (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM): To deliver reminders at precise times you set
  • Vibration (VIBRATE): To provide haptic feedback for notifications
  • Wake Lock (WAKE_LOCK): To ensure reminders work reliably
  • Boot Receiver (RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED): To restore your scheduled reminders when the app is reopened after a phone restart

Purchase & External Services

  • Internet Permission (INTERNET): Required for Google Play Services and social media follow buttons
  • Network State Permission (ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE): To check network connectivity for Google Play features
  • Billing Permission (BILLING): To process in-app purchases through Google Play
  • License Verification (CHECK_LICENSE): For Google Play license validation and anti-piracy protection

Important Notes

  • All permissions are used solely for improving your app experience
  • You can disable notifications in your device settings if desired
  • Network permissions are used exclusively for Google Play Services communication (billing, license checks, crash reporting), app updates, and social media follow buttons. No user data is transmitted over these connections.
  • No data is collected through these permissions which is transmitted outside your device except for Google Play purchase confirmations.

Data Storage

All your entries are stored locally on your device only. Your data saved on the app:

  • Is never transmitted to our servers or any external service
  • Is not accessible to CRISPPIE STUDIO OÜ or any third parties

"Your Backup Is Your Responsibility": Since we cannot access your data, you are responsible for backing up important memories using the app's backup feature (premium) and keeping them safe.

Data Security

Since all data remains on your device, the security of it depends on your device's protection and your habits. We recommend:

  • Using device lock screens (PIN, password, fingerprint)
  • Keeping your device's operating system updated
  • Being mindful of device access permissions
  • Only install apps from trusted sources

Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

As a company based in Estonia (EU), we respect your rights under GDPR:

  • Right of Access: Your data is only on your device, accessible to you
  • Right to Rectification: Edit memories directly in the app
  • Right to Erasure: Uninstall the app
  • Right to Data Portability: Use backup feature (premium) to export your data
  • Right to Object: Simply don't use features you don't want

International Users

Users outside the EU should be aware that while we don't collect personal data, Google Play Services may be subject to different privacy laws in your jurisdiction.

Age Requirements

Dear Beary is intended for users aged 18 and older.

By using Dear Beary, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We will update this policy if our practices change. Continued use of the app after updates constitutes acceptance of changes.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Dear Beary, please contact us through:

  • Our Google Play Store developer page
  • Our social media channels listed on our website

Privacy Summary

Dear Beary is a completely private memory companion app. Your entries stay on your device. You maintain complete control over your information and are responsible for it. We do not collect any data, and there are no ads or tracking. Relax and write freely with complete privacy!

Last updated: 23.09.2025