Privacy Policy
Version 1.5
Last updated: 27 October 2026
Introduction
Welcome to My Digital Diary. At My Digital Diary, we respect your privacy and recognise that the information you record in a personal diary can be highly confidential. Your diary may contain details about your daily activities, financial circumstances, health, relationships, spiritual life, personal goals, education, and professional activities. We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly, transparently, securely, and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains:- What personal information we collect and process.
- Why and how we use your information.
- How we handle sensitive personal information.
- How artificial intelligence (AI) features process information.
- When information may be shared with service providers.
- How we handle international data transfers.
- How long information is retained.
- How you can access, correct, export, or delete your information.
- Your rights under applicable data protection laws.
- How to contact us regarding privacy concerns.
1. Who We Are
My Digital Diary is a digital personal organisation and life-management platform designed to help individuals plan, record, monitor, and manage different aspects of their lives. For personal information that we determine how and why to process, the entity operating My Digital Diary acts as the data controller. We are responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing that information and complying with applicable data protection obligations. Application: My Digital Diary Website: https://my-digital-diary.com Privacy Email: info@my-digital-diary.com Telephone: +256 784 675 790 WhatsApp: +256 704 145 972 Our full legal operating entity, registered business address, and applicable data protection registration details will be provided where legally required.2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to personal information processed through:- The My Digital Diary website.
- The My Digital Diary application.
- User accounts and associated dashboards.
- Planning, diary, reporting, and productivity features.
- Financial and wellbeing tracking features.
- AI-powered planning and insights.
- Connected third-party services.
- Customer support communications.
- Related services operated by My Digital Diary.
3. Information We Collect and Process
We collect and process different categories of information depending on how you use My Digital Diary.3.1 Account and Identification Information
When you register or manage an account, we may process:- Your name.
- Email address.
- Telephone number.
- Account identification details.
- Authentication information.
- Account preferences.
- Subscription information.
- Account creation and activity dates.
- Information needed for account recovery.
3.2 Personal Planning and Diary Information
You may choose to record:- Daily activities and personal reflections.
- Tasks, schedules, and reminders.
- Annual plans and long-term goals.
- Personal achievements and progress.
- Habits and routines.
- Private notes.
- Personal development plans.
- Life events and milestones.
3.3 Financial Information
Depending on the features you use, we may process:- Income records.
- Expense records.
- Budget information.
- Savings plans.
- Debt and liability records.
- Financial goals.
- Investment planning notes.
- Financial projections.
- Personal financial summaries.
- Business-related financial records.
3.4 Health and Wellbeing Information
You may choose to record:- Diet and nutrition information.
- Exercise and physical activities.
- Sleep patterns.
- Personal health goals.
- Medical check-up notes.
- Wellbeing activities.
- Health-related appointments.
- Other health information you voluntarily enter.
3.5 Education, Projects, and Professional Information
You may record:- Educational plans.
- Learning objectives.
- Academic progress.
- Projects and milestones.
- Professional development activities.
- Meetings and appointments.
- Meeting notes and recordings.
- Business plans.
- Work-related activities.
- Professional contacts.
3.6 Relationships, Contacts, and Spiritual Information
You may choose to store:- Personal relationship notes.
- Contact details.
- Business card information.
- Networking records.
- Family-related notes.
- Spiritual goals and reflections.
- Religious activities.
- Personal beliefs.
- Other private reflections.
3.7 Documents, Recordings, and Signatures
Where supported, you may upload or create:- Personal documents.
- Business documents.
- Images and attachments.
- Meeting recordings.
- Digital or electronic signatures.
- Reports.
- Other files associated with your account.
3.8 Technical and Usage Information
When you access My Digital Diary, we may process technical information necessary to operate, troubleshoot, and secure the service. Depending on our systems, this may include:- IP address.
- Browser type.
- Device information.
- Operating system.
- Login timestamps.
- Security-related events.
- Application error information.
- Feature usage and diagnostic information.
- Session information.
3.9 Customer Support Information
When you contact our support team, we may process:- Your name and contact details.
- Your support request.
- Relevant account information.
- Messages and correspondence.
- Attachments you provide.
- Information necessary to investigate and resolve the issue.
4. Principles Governing Personal Data Processing
My Digital Diary is committed to following applicable personal data protection principles.- Lawfulness and fairness: We process personal information only where there is an appropriate legal basis.
- Transparency: We aim to explain clearly what information is collected and how it is used.
- Purpose limitation: Personal information should be collected for specific, legitimate purposes and not reused for incompatible purposes without an appropriate legal basis.
- Data minimisation: We aim to process only the information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
- Accuracy: We provide supported methods for users to review and update their information.
- Storage limitation: Personal information should not be retained longer than necessary, subject to lawful retention requirements.
- Security and confidentiality: We implement and maintain appropriate measures to reduce risks of unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.
- Accountability: We seek to document and demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection obligations.
5. Legal Grounds for Processing Information
We process personal information only where permitted under applicable law. The appropriate legal basis depends on the information, the processing activity, and the jurisdiction.5.1 Performance of a Contract
Processing may be necessary to provide services requested by users, including:- Creating and maintaining accounts.
- Saving and displaying diary entries.
- Managing tasks and reminders.
- Generating requested reports.
- Delivering subscribed features.
5.2 Consent
We may rely on your consent where legally appropriate, particularly for optional processing involving sensitive information, certain AI features, marketing communications, or other activities requiring consent. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent through available settings or by contacting us. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.5.3 Legitimate Interests
Where permitted by applicable law, we may process information for legitimate interests such as:- Preventing fraud.
- Protecting account security.
- Detecting technical problems.
- Maintaining service reliability.
- Protecting users from misuse.
- Improving necessary operational processes.
5.4 Legal Obligations
We may process or retain information where necessary to comply with applicable legal requirements, including lawful record-keeping, regulatory obligations, and valid legal requests.5.5 Protection of Vital Interests
In exceptional circumstances recognised by applicable law, processing may be necessary to protect someone's life or other vital interests. Ugandan data protection requirements: Where Ugandan law requires prior consent or provides a particular lawful exception, we will apply those requirements. A legal basis recognised in another jurisdiction will not automatically replace a consent requirement under Ugandan law.6. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to provide, maintain, secure, and improve the services requested by users. This includes:- Displaying personalised dashboards.
- Managing daily plans, tasks, and reminders.
- Recording personal diary entries.
- Monitoring goals and achievements.
- Preparing budget and financial summaries.
- Tracking savings, expenses, and financial targets.
- Supporting health and wellbeing tracking.
- Managing projects and education plans.
- Organising meetings and appointments.
- Creating charts and progress reports.
- Generating selected personal insights.
- Producing requested reports and exports.
- Providing account notifications.
- Managing subscriptions.
- Responding to customer support requests.
- Securing accounts and preventing misuse.
- Maintaining application reliability.
7. Sensitive and Confidential Information
My Digital Diary recognises that personal diary records may include highly sensitive information. Examples include:- Medical and health information.
- Financial circumstances.
- Religious or philosophical beliefs.
- Intimate personal relationships.
- Sensitive family matters.
- Signatures and identity-related documents.
- Confidential business information.
- Restricting access to authorised persons and systems.
- Limiting processing to defined purposes.
- Applying appropriate encryption and access controls.
- Requiring explicit consent where legally necessary.
- Limiting disclosure to third parties.
- Assessing privacy and security risks.
- Restricting unnecessary use in AI processing.
8. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Features
My Digital Diary may offer AI-powered functionality, including:- AI Planner.
- Personalised planning recommendations.
- Productivity insights.
- Goal analysis.
- Financial planning assistance.
- Activity summaries.
- Wellbeing insights.
- Other supported AI-generated features.
8.1 How AI Features Work
When you intentionally use an AI-powered feature, relevant information may be processed to generate the response you requested. Depending on the feature, this may include:- Plans and tasks.
- Upcoming activities.
- Goals and progress records.
- Financial summaries.
- Recent diary activities.
- Selected productivity information.
- Health or wellbeing information where relevant and lawfully permitted.
8.2 AI Service Providers
AI-powered features may rely on third-party AI providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, or other supported services. Where an external AI provider processes information, that processing is subject to applicable contractual arrangements, privacy protections, and service terms. Before sensitive personal information is transferred to an external AI provider, we will establish the required legal basis and provide the necessary transparency and consent controls.8.3 User-Provided API Credentials
Some AI features may allow users to connect their own API credentials. When you provide credentials for a supported provider:- The credentials are used to authenticate authorised requests.
- Requests may be processed under your account with that provider.
- The provider may impose separate terms, privacy practices, usage restrictions, and charges.
- You are responsible for managing your external provider account.
- You should review the provider's applicable data-processing arrangements.
8.4 AI Data Protection
We will not intentionally use your private diary records to train our own general-purpose AI models without a lawful basis and any consent required by applicable law. Any use of personal information by an external AI provider for model improvement, retention, monitoring, or training must be assessed against that provider's applicable terms and our contractual arrangements. Where provider settings allow, we will seek to limit unnecessary retention and secondary use of personal data.8.5 Accuracy and Limitations
AI-generated information may be incomplete, inaccurate, or unsuitable for a particular situation. AI outputs are provided for informational, organisational, and planning purposes. They do not constitute:- Professional medical advice.
- Financial or investment advice.
- Legal advice.
- Psychological diagnosis.
- Tax or accounting advice.
- Other regulated professional advice.
8.6 Automated Decision-Making
My Digital Diary's AI planning and recommendation features are intended to assist users. Where applicable law provides rights relating to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects, we will comply with those requirements, including applicable rights to information, objection, and human intervention.9. Third-Party Services and Integrations
My Digital Diary may allow users to connect external services, such as:- Calendar applications.
- Email or notification services.
- AI providers.
- Cloud storage services.
- Other supported productivity platforms.
10. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited personal information in the following circumstances.10.1 Service Providers
We may engage authorised service providers to support:- Website and application hosting.
- Cloud infrastructure.
- Database management.
- Data backups.
- Email delivery.
- Notifications.
- Customer support.
- Payment and subscription processing.
- AI functionality.
- Security and technical maintenance.
10.2 Connected Services
We may disclose information to external services that you choose to connect or use. The scope of disclosure depends on the feature and the permissions granted.10.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information where required or permitted by applicable law, such as in response to a valid court order or other legally binding request. We will assess such requests and disclose only information legally required or otherwise lawfully permitted.10.4 Protection of Rights and Safety
Where legally permitted, limited information may be processed or disclosed to investigate security incidents, prevent fraud, protect users, or defend lawful rights.10.5 Business Restructuring
If My Digital Diary undergoes a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or transfer of business assets, personal information may be involved in the transaction. Any such processing will be subject to applicable confidentiality, transparency, and data protection obligations.11. International Data Transfers
My Digital Diary may rely on service providers operating in countries outside Uganda. For example, data may be processed internationally through cloud hosting, AI, email delivery, support, or backup services. We recognise that international transfers of personal information are subject to specific legal requirements. Where Ugandan data protection law applies, we will assess whether a proposed international transfer meets the applicable requirements, including appropriate protection of personal information and consent where required. Where the EU GDPR, UK GDPR, or another applicable law governs a transfer, we will use a legally recognised transfer mechanism where necessary. Such mechanisms may include:- Transfers to jurisdictions recognised as providing adequate protection.
- Appropriate contractual safeguards.
- Standard contractual clauses where applicable.
- Other lawful mechanisms recognised by the relevant legislation.
12. Notifications and Reminders
If you enable the relevant features, My Digital Diary may send:- Task reminders.
- Meeting notifications.
- Daily planning summaries.
- End-of-day summaries.
- Subscription notifications.
- Goal progress updates.
- Financial planning reminders.
- Productivity and wellbeing tips.
- Important account and security notices.
13. Reports and Data Exports
My Digital Diary allows users to generate reports from supported account information. Depending on the available features, you may be able to choose:- The information to include.
- The reporting period.
- The report type.
- The purpose of the report.
14. Data Storage and Backups
We maintain data storage and backup processes intended to support service availability, recovery, and protection against accidental loss. Depending on the infrastructure used, account information may be stored in application databases, secure backup systems, or authorised cloud environments. Backup access is intended to be restricted to authorised personnel and systems. Backups should be used only for legitimate purposes, including:- Disaster recovery.
- Business continuity.
- Restoration following technical failure.
- Security incident recovery.
- Maintaining system integrity.
15. Information Security
We recognise that personal diary information requires careful protection. My Digital Diary implements, maintains, or progressively enhances appropriate technical and organisational security measures based on the nature of the information and associated risks. Depending on the relevant system, these measures may include:- Secure account authentication.
- Role-based access controls.
- Encrypted data transmission.
- Appropriate protection of stored information.
- Restricted administrative privileges.
- Secure management of credentials and secrets.
- Security monitoring and activity logs.
- Backup and recovery controls.
- Software updates and vulnerability management.
- Controlled access to production systems.
- Security awareness and confidentiality requirements.
- Use strong, unique passwords.
- Keep account credentials confidential.
- Enable additional authentication protections where available.
- Secure their devices.
- Avoid sharing sensitive documents unnecessarily.
- Report suspicious account activity promptly.
16. Personal Data Breaches
A personal data breach may involve unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction of personal information. If we become aware of a suspected breach, we will assess the incident and take appropriate steps to contain, investigate, and address it. Where required by applicable law, we will notify the relevant data protection authority and affected individuals. Notifications may explain:- The nature of the incident.
- The categories of information involved.
- The potential consequences.
- Measures taken or proposed.
- Recommended protective actions.
- How affected users can contact us.
17. How Long We Retain Personal Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal requirements. Retention periods depend on factors such as:- Whether your account remains active.
- The purpose of the information.
- Your deletion requests.
- Legal and regulatory requirements.
- Security and fraud-prevention needs.
- Financial or contractual record-keeping obligations.
- Backup and recovery schedules.
- The need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements.
18. Account Deletion
We recognise your interest in controlling the information stored in your account. You may request account deletion through available account settings or by contacting us.18.1 Before Deletion
Where supported, we may offer you an opportunity to download or export eligible account information before deletion. We recommend reviewing any information you wish to retain before confirming an account deletion request.18.2 Deletion Process
Under our standard account deletion process, a confirmed deletion request may initiate a 30-day deletion period. During this period:- The account is marked for deletion.
- Access may be restricted or disabled.
- The user may be able to cancel the request through an available recovery process.
- Information remains subject to applicable security protections.
18.3 Permanent Deletion and Exceptions
Following completion of deletion, personal diary information may no longer be recoverable. Certain limited records may be retained where legally necessary, including for:- Statutory obligations.
- Financial record-keeping.
- Fraud prevention.
- Security investigations.
- Legal claims or proceedings.
19. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights.19.1 Right to Be Informed
Receive clear information about how and why your personal information is processed.19.2 Right of Access
Request confirmation of whether we process your personal information and obtain access to information you are legally entitled to receive.19.3 Right to Correction
Request correction or updating of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information.19.4 Right to Deletion
Request deletion of personal information where the applicable legal requirements are satisfied.19.5 Right to Object
Object to particular uses of your personal information where permitted by applicable law.19.6 Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for processing activities that rely on consent. Withdrawal will not invalidate processing lawfully completed before withdrawal.19.7 Right to Restriction
Where applicable law provides this right, request that particular processing activities be restricted.19.8 Right to Data Portability
Where applicable law provides this right, request eligible personal information in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or request its transfer where technically feasible.19.9 Rights Concerning Automated Decisions
Exercise applicable rights relating to solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.19.10 Right to Complain
Contact us or submit a complaint to the competent data protection authority where you believe your rights have been infringed. We will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising their applicable privacy rights.20. How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights
You may exercise supported privacy controls through the Privacy & Data section of your account. Alternatively, you may contact us using the details provided at the end of this Policy. Requests may include:- Access to personal information.
- Correction of records.
- Personal data exports.
- Withdrawal of consent.
- Objections to processing.
- Account deletion.
- Questions about international data transfers.
- Complaints about information handling.
21. Cookies and Similar Technologies
My Digital Diary may use cookies, browser storage, or similar technologies to support website and application functionality. Depending on the technologies deployed, these may be used for:- User authentication.
- Session management.
- Security.
- Remembering preferences.
- Maintaining application functionality.
- Performance monitoring.
- Other disclosed purposes.
22. Privacy of Children
My Digital Diary is designed primarily for individuals who are legally able to create and manage an account under applicable terms and laws. We recognise that children's personal information requires special protection. We do not knowingly seek to process children's personal information in circumstances where doing so would violate applicable law. Where parental or guardian consent is legally required, appropriate consent must be obtained before the relevant processing occurs. If we become aware that personal information relating to a child has been collected or processed without the necessary legal authority, we will take appropriate steps to address the situation, including deletion where required. Parents and guardians may contact us with concerns involving children's personal information.23. Information About Other Individuals
Some features allow you to record information concerning other people, including:- Family members.
- Friends.
- Business associates.
- Professional contacts.
- Meeting participants.
- Other individuals mentioned in personal records.
24. Privacy by Design and Default
We aim to incorporate privacy considerations into the design, development, and operation of My Digital Diary. Our approach includes:- Limiting unnecessary information collection.
- Applying appropriate default privacy settings.
- Restricting access to sensitive information.
- Evaluating risks associated with new features.
- Considering data protection requirements before introducing new integrations.
- Reviewing third-party service providers.
- Applying additional safeguards to sensitive information.
- Supporting applicable data subject rights.
25. Data Protection Governance and Regulatory Compliance
My Digital Diary is committed to complying with applicable data protection requirements. These may include:- Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.
- Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, 2021.
- Applicable directives and guidance issued by Uganda's Personal Data Protection Office.
- The EU General Data Protection Regulation, where applicable.
- The UK General Data Protection Regulation, where applicable.
- Other national or regional privacy laws that apply to our processing activities.
26. Additional Information for Users in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom
Where the EU GDPR or UK GDPR applies to our processing, individuals may have additional protections under the relevant legislation. These may include rights concerning:- Access and rectification.
- Erasure.
- Restriction of processing.
- Data portability.
- Objection to processing.
- Withdrawal of consent.
- Certain automated decision-making.
- Complaints to an appropriate supervisory authority.
27. Additional Information for Users in Other Jurisdictions
Some jurisdictions provide additional rights concerning personal information. Where applicable, these may include rights to:- Know what categories of personal information are collected.
- Know the purposes of processing.
- Access specific personal information.
- Correct inaccurate personal information.
- Request deletion.
- Obtain copies of personal information.
- Opt out of certain processing activities.
- Limit certain uses of sensitive information.
- Appeal eligible privacy request decisions.
28. Complaints and Supervisory Authorities
If you believe your personal information has been handled improperly, we encourage you to contact us so that we can investigate and respond. However, contacting us first does not remove your right to approach a competent regulatory authority.28.1 Uganda
Individuals may raise relevant data protection complaints with Uganda's Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO). Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) Official Website: https://pdpo.go.ug The PDPO is responsible for overseeing and enforcing Uganda's data protection framework.28.2 Other Jurisdictions
Where relevant data protection laws apply, individuals may also have the right to submit complaints to the competent data protection or privacy supervisory authority. We will cooperate with competent authorities as required by law.29. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:- Changes to application features.
- New technologies or integrations.
- Changes to applicable laws.
- Updated data protection requirements.
- Changes in our service providers.
- Security or operational improvements.
- Changes to our information-processing practices.