Privacy Policy - Dear Future Self

1. Introduction

Dear Future Self ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our time capsule service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Email Address: Required for message delivery and service communication
Message Content: The personal messages you write to your future self
Signature Data: Digital signatures created through our canvas interface
Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment providers

Information Collected Automatically

IP Address: Used for location-based pricing and security purposes
User Agent: Browser and device information for technical support
Timezone: Used to determine your location for pricing
Message Metadata: Creation dates, delivery dates, and service usage patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our time capsule service
To process payments and deliver messages on schedule
To send service-related communications and confirmations
To improve our service and develop new features
To ensure security and prevent fraud
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your message content is encrypted using a secure encryption algorithm before storage. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Messages are stored in encrypted form and can only be viewed once after delivery. Once viewed, messages become permanently inaccessible.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

Payment Processors: Paystack, Dodo Payments, and Polar for payment processing
Email Service: Autosend for message delivery
Hosting and Storage: Cloudflare for website hosting, database, and file storage

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

7. Data Retention

Message Content: Stored until delivery date, then deleted after viewing
Email Addresses: Retained for service communication and legal compliance
Payment Data: Handled by payment processors according to their retention policies
Technical Data: Retained for security and analytics purposes

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
Objection: Object to processing of your personal information

9. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide location-based pricing. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: support@dearfutureself.me

13. Data Controller

Dear Future Self is the data controller responsible for your personal information processed through our service.