Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Social Connect. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you use our mobile application and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect, use, store and transfer different kinds of personal data about you:

• Identity Data: Name, username, profile picture
• Contact Data: Email address
• Technical Data: Device information, IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our app and services
• Content Data: Posts, comments, photos, and other content you create in the app

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Create and manage your account
• Enable social features and interactions
• Send you notifications and updates
• Improve and optimize our app
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

We use Firebase services provided by Google to store and process your data. Your data is stored securely on Google's servers and is protected using industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Other Users: Information you choose to share publicly (posts, profile information)
• Service Providers: Firebase/Google for hosting and authentication
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase Authentication: For user authentication and account management
• Firebase Storage: For storing user-generated content
• Firebase Database: For data storage and synchronization
• Facebook SDK: For Facebook login integration (optional)

These services have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing of your data
• Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• By email: [Your email address]
• Through the app: Use the contact/support feature

Note: Remember to replace [Your email address] with your actual contact email before publishing to the app stores.