Three Sides Privacy Policy
My name is Crystal Roberts (GlowCode Studio). I created Three Sides to help people living with bipolar better understand and track their wellness in one place. While bipolar is often described as “highs and lows,” I believe there is a third, essential side: STABILITY. We all experience a range of emotions; we’re not always a “roller coaster.” This app supports balance, reflection, and awareness across highs, lows, and stable moments.
Scope
This policy explains how Three Sides handles information within the mobile/web app and on our website hosted at https://cpriss1979.github.io/3Sides.io/.
Information We Collect
Three Sides does not collect your name, physical address, or precise location. To use certain features, you may create an account:
- Login data (via Firebase Authentication): email and password (or Google sign-in) are required to access protected features such as Toolkit (feel-good tools, journal entries), Wellness (wellness plan, letter to future self, support people), Pet, and Themes.
- No login required: the Home page (
index.html) and Important Numbers (important-numbers.html) are accessible without sign-in. Emergency/support numbers shown are for your convenience and are not tracked by us. - User content: mood/side selections (highs, lows, stability), feel-good tools, journal entries, wellness plan, letter to future me, support people, pet, badges, and theme selections. These may be stored locally on your device and, if you sign in, in your personal cloud data.
How We Use Data
Information you add is used only to provide core functionality: tracking highs/lows/stability, journaling, customizing themes, and supporting your wellness routines. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising or marketing.
Data Storage & Security
- Local storage (on your device): for quick access and offline use (e.g., localStorage/IndexedDB). You control this data on your device.
- Cloud storage (Firebase Cloud Firestore): if you sign in, your account-linked content may be stored in Firestore under your unique user ID. Access is restricted to your account credentials.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure.
Third-Party Services
- Firebase Authentication: used for account sign-in and identity. See Firebase Privacy & Security.
- Firebase Cloud Firestore: used to store your account-specific data (e.g., journals, toolkit items, wellness plan, pet progress, themes) when you are signed in. See the same Firebase policy link above.
- GitHub Pages: hosts our website and this policy at cpriss1979.github.io/3Sides.io.
Your Choices & Controls
- Local data: you can clear local data from the app’s settings (e.g., a “Reset Local Data” option) or via your browser/app storage settings.
- Account deletion (in-app): you can permanently delete your account and associated cloud data from the app’s Delete Account option. This removes your Firebase Authentication account and your Firestore documents tied to your user ID.
- Manual requests: you may email us to request account/data deletion if you’re unable to access the in-app option.
Children’s Privacy
Three Sides is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a minor has provided data, please contact us so we can delete it.
Data Retention
Local data remains on your device until you clear it. Cloud data in Firestore remains associated with your account until you use the in-app deletion feature or request deletion via email.
International Users
Firebase may process and store data on servers located in the United States or other countries. By using the app, you consent to any such transfer, processing, and storage.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect app improvements, changes in third-party services, or legal requirements. We will update the effective date above when changes are made.
Contact
For questions or data requests, contact: glowcodestudio@gmail.com
Publisher: GlowCode Studio (Crystal Roberts)