Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 20, 2025

1. Introduction

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

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our app:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, city, area, and profile photo
• Content: Posts, comments, videos, stories, and other content you create and share
• Interactions: Likes, comments, shares, follows, and other engagement activities
• Communications: Messages you send to us through support channels

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, time spent
• Location Data: City and area information you provide (we do not collect precise GPS location)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process and display your content
• Enable social features (likes, comments, follows, shares)
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Personalize your experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Posts, comments, and profile information you choose to make public are visible to other users
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Firebase for data storage, Cloudinary for media hosting)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Safety and Security: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
• Secure authentication using Firebase Authentication
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access your personal data through your account settings
• Correction: You can update your profile information at any time
• Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data through Settings > Account > Delete Account
• Data Export: You can request a copy of your data by contacting us
• Objection: You can object to certain processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. When you delete your account:

• Your account information is permanently deleted
• All your posts, videos, stories, and comments are deleted
• Your saved videos are deleted
• You are removed from other users' followers/following lists

Some information may be retained for a limited time for legal, security, or fraud prevention purposes, after which it will be permanently deleted.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our app, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, cloud storage, crash reporting (Firebase Crashlytics), and usage analytics (Firebase Analytics)
• Cloudinary: For image and video hosting

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.

11. Analytics and Crash Reporting

We use Firebase Crashlytics and Firebase Analytics to improve app stability and features. Crash reports and usage analytics are collected only after you give consent in the app. You can change this choice at any time in Settings.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice in the app
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided an email address)

Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Google Play Store Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with Google Play Store requirements and policies. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and protecting user privacy in accordance with applicable laws and Google Play policies.

For apps distributed through Google Play, we adhere to Google's User Data Privacy Policy and provide users with clear information about data collection, use, and sharing practices.

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