Does Gratitude Bestie collect my journal entries or send them anywhere?

No. Your entries, photos, and tags are stored locally on your device and, if you enable it, synced privately to your own iCloud account. There's no server of ours that receives your journal content.

Does the app show ads?

Yes — the free version shows a small banner ad via Google AdMob. A one-time $0.99 purchase (Disable Ads) removes it permanently, on every device signed into your Apple ID.

What does the App Tracking Transparency prompt do?

It asks your permission before allowing ads to be personalized using tracking data shared across apps and websites. Declining doesn't limit any app feature — you'll still see ads, they just won't be personalized.

How does emotion tagging work — is my writing sent anywhere?

No. An on-device Core ML model reads your entry's text directly on your device and suggests an emotion tag from 15 categories. Your journal text is never sent to a server for this or any other purpose.

Can I restore my Disable Ads purchase on a new device?

Yes. Disable Ads is a one-time, non-consumable purchase, so it can be restored anytime via "Restore Purchases" on any device signed into the same Apple ID — including after reinstalling the app.

How do I turn on or off the daily reminder?

Open Settings inside the app and toggle Daily Reminder on or off, and adjust the reminder time — it defaults to 8pm.

Still stuck?

Email me directly and I'll get back to you as soon as I can — usually within a couple of days. Purchases and refunds are handled by Apple, but I'm happy to point you the right way.

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