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Does Leaf Journal Track You?

From the App Store privacy label · 朝霞 彭 · checked November 2026

Data used to track you
Yes
4 data types for tracking

Identifiers, usage data, diagnostics and other data.

Short answer

Yes. Leaf Journal's developer declares identifiers, usage data, diagnostics and other data as data used to track you — data that can be combined with other companies' data for targeted ads or ad measurement, or shared with data brokers. On iPhone you can refuse: tap Ask App Not to Track, or switch off tracking requests for every app in Settings.

What “tracking” means on an iPhone

Apple defines tracking as linking data from this app with data from other companies' apps, websites or offline sources for targeted advertising or ad measurement, or sharing it with a data broker. It is narrower than “collecting data”: an app can collect a lot without tracking you, and a small app can track you with a single advertising SDK.

Since iOS 14.5, App Tracking Transparency requires every app to ask before it accesses your device's advertising identifier or otherwise tracks you. The App Store label is where the developer declares which of its data is used that way. Leaf Journal declares 4 data types, so expect the “Allow Leaf Journal to track your activity across other companies' apps and websites?” prompt.

The data Leaf Journal uses to track you

  • Identifiers

    An account ID, screen name, customer number or a device-level ID such as the advertising identifier. Identifiers let a service recognise the same person or phone across sessions. Combined with other data, they are what makes cross-app tracking possible.

  • Usage Data

    What you tap, open and view inside the app, plus which ads you have seen. Product analytics show developers which features are used. The same records can also feed advertising when an app declares tracking.

  • Diagnostics

    Crash logs, launch times, hang rates and energy use. Diagnostics help fix bugs. They are usually low-risk on their own, but can be linked to an account if the label says so.

  • Other Data

    Any data the developer did not fit into Apple's named categories. The label does not say what this is. The privacy policy is the only place to find out.

How to stop Leaf Journal from tracking you

  1. When Leaf Journal shows the tracking prompt, tap Ask App Not to Track.
  2. Already said yes? Open Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking and switch off the toggle next to Leaf Journal.
  3. To refuse every app in one go, switch off Allow Apps to Request to Track on the same screen. Apps then cannot ask, and are treated as if you declined.
  4. For Apple's own ads in the App Store, News and Stocks, see Settings › Privacy & Security › Apple Advertising and turn off Personalised Ads.
  5. Inside Leaf Journal, look for an analytics or personalised-ads switch in its own settings; it covers data the iOS switch does not.

Leaf Journal's full privacy label

App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
4types
Linked to you
4types
Not linked to you
0types

None declared

Is Leaf Journal safe? Every data type explained →

Do other journal & diary apps track you?

32% of the 173 journal & diary apps with a label in our snapshot declare tracking; 21% say they collect nothing at all. Nearby in the list:

AppTracks you?Data types
Fresh DiaryNo1
Diary with Password: CalendarYes2
AiriNo0
Cute JournalYes4
Light DiaryNo0
My Super Secret Diary NotesYes7
MyHappyDiaryNo0
TimelineMemo-Journal and NotesNo3

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Tick what you have done
Tick each step as you do it on your iPhone.

Done. You have applied every control the label points to.

True or false?

  1. Q1Leaf Journal's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: it lists identifiers, usage data, diagnostics and other data under Data Used to Track You.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3Leaf Journal collects Identifiers.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Identifiers appears on its label.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

FAQ

How do I stop Leaf Journal from tracking me?
Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking. Switch off Allow Apps to Request to Track to refuse every app at once, or switch off the toggle next to this app. When you decline, the app cannot access your device's advertising identifier.
Will Leaf Journal still work if I decline tracking?
Yes. Apple's App Store rules do not allow apps to withhold features or block you because you declined tracking.
What is the difference between tracking and data linked to me?
Linked data is tied to your identity by Leaf Journal's developer itself. Tracking goes further: your data is combined with data from other companies' apps and websites for advertising, or passed to data brokers.
Does declining tracking stop all data collection?
No. It stops tracking as Apple defines it. The app can still collect the other data on its label for its own analytics, features and accounts.
Can apps track me without asking?
They are not allowed to. Fingerprinting your device or using other identifiers to get around the prompt breaks App Store rules. If a label declares no tracking but the app asks for permission to track, that is a mismatch worth reporting.

Is Leaf Journal safe? Full privacy report →How to lock Leaf Journal on iPhone →Who tracks you? A–Z →All lifestyle apps →

Facts on this page come from Leaf Journal on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked November 2026. How we collect data · Report a correction