Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 March 2026

Morningly ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Morningly mobile application (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you use Morningly, an anonymous account is automatically created for you. We do not require your name, email address, or any other personally identifiable information to create this account. Each account is identified by a randomly generated unique identifier (UUID).

1.2 Profile Information (Optional)

You may optionally provide the following information to enhance your experience:

• Display Name: Used to personalise your alarm content (e.g., "Good morning, Alex").
• Temperature Unit Preference: Metric or Imperial, used for weather information in alarms.

1.3 Location Information

We collect your approximate location (city and country) to provide local weather data and location-relevant news in your alarm content. Location is determined in two ways:

• Device Location (GPS): If you grant location permission, the App uses your device's location services to determine your city and country. This provides the most accurate and up-to-date location, especially when travelling. Location permission is optional and requested when you enable weather features. Only coarse location (city-level) is stored — we do not store GPS coordinates.
• IP Geolocation (Fallback): If location permission is not granted, we derive your approximate location from your IP address. This is less accurate and may not reflect your current location if you are using a VPN or travelling.

You can view your detected location in the App settings and refresh it at any time. Location data is used solely for personalising your alarm content.

1.4 Alarm Data

We store information about the alarms you create, including:

• Alarm time and repeat schedule
• Content type and category preferences (e.g., News — Technology, Finance)
• Voice selection and volume settings
• Generated audio content (stored temporarily)

1.5 Subscription Information

If you subscribe to Morningly, we store your Google Play purchase token, product identifier, and subscription expiry date. We do not have access to your payment card details — all payment processing is handled by Google Play.

1.6 Device Permissions

The App may request the following device permissions:

• Notifications: To deliver alarm notifications.
• Exact Alarms: To schedule alarms at precise times (Android 12+).
• Display Over Other Apps: To show full-screen alarm alerts.
• Location: To detect your city and country for weather and location-relevant content. This permission is optional and only requested when you enable weather features. No GPS coordinates are stored.

These permissions are used solely for alarm functionality and content personalisation.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Generate personalised alarm content (news briefings, speeches, music, and ambient audio)
• Include relevant weather information based on your location
• Personalise your experience using your display name (if provided)
• Schedule and deliver alarms at the correct times
• Manage your subscription status
• Improve the App and fix bugs

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud-hosted database platform. Supabase enforces row-level security, meaning you can only access your own data. All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.

Generated audio content for your alarms is stored temporarily and is periodically cleaned up to minimise data retention.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with the following third-party services solely to operate the App:

• Supabase: Database hosting and authentication.
• AI Content Providers: To generate alarm content (news, speeches, music). Only your content preferences are shared — not your personal information.
• Google Play: For subscription verification and payment processing.

5. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained for the lifetime of your account.
• Alarm Audio: Generated audio files are stored temporarily and cleaned up on a regular schedule.
• Subscription Data: Retained for the duration of your subscription plus a reasonable period for record-keeping.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View your profile and alarm data within the App.
• Modify: Update your display name, location, and preferences at any time.
• Delete: Delete individual alarms or request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

Morningly is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice within the App. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: support@morningly.app