Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

To provide our service, we collect the following information:

• Email Address: Used for account verification, security, and communication.
• Profile Information: Your username and any bio details you provide.
• Photos: Any images you upload to your lists or profile.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our service through analytics tools (Mixpanel, Google Analytics), including pages visited, features used, and device information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Maintain your account and display your lists.
• Improve our platform features and user experience.
• Analyze usage patterns and service performance.
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity.
• Communicate with you about service updates or account issues.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): For secure storage of uploaded photos and images.
• Mixpanel: For analytics and understanding how users interact with our service.
• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking.

These services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including those from Mixpanel and Google Analytics) to collect usage information, remember your preferences, and analyze how you use our service. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though this may limit certain features of the service.

5. Storage and Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information using industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using the service, you acknowledge that you provide your personal data at your own risk.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will remove your data from our active databases within 90 days. Some information may be retained in backups or as required by law.

7. Sharing of Information

• Public Content: Any information you include in a "public" list or your public profile will be visible to other users and potentially searchable on the internet.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights and the safety of our users.
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party services (AWS, Mixpanel, Google) as necessary to operate the platform.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct your profile information at any time.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection or marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about your data, contact us at help@govouch.app. For users in California or the European Union, additional rights may apply under CCPA and GDPR.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at help@govouch.app.