Privacy Policy for YOD

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

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, name, date of birth, time of birth, and location of birth
• Profile Information: Profile pictures, biographical information, and zodiac signs (sun, moon, rising)
• User Content: Posts, comments, and images you share within the app

1.2 Location Information

• Background Location: When you enable location-based features, we collect your device's location in the background to notify you when users with matching zodiac signs are nearby
• Birth Location: We collect your birth location to calculate accurate zodiac chart information

1.3 Device Information

• Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• App version and usage statistics
• Push Notification Token: Device token for sending notifications about nearby matches and app updates

1.4 Camera and Photos

• We access your camera and photo library only when you choose to upload profile pictures or images in posts
• Images are processed and stored in Firebase Storage

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the YOD service
• Calculate and display accurate zodiac information based on birth data
• Match you with nearby users who have compatible zodiac signs
• Enable social features including posts, comments, and voting
• Send push notifications about nearby matches, new messages, and app updates
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Ensure account security and prevent fraud

3. Data Storage and Security

• Firebase Services: Your data is stored using Google Firebase services including Firestore, Firebase Authentication, and Firebase Storage
• Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information
• Data Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your profile information, posts, and comments are visible to other users of the app
• Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) to provide backend infrastructure
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Location Control: You can enable or disable location tracking at any time in the app settings
• Notification Control: You can manage push notification preferences in your device settings
• Profile Management: You can update or delete your profile information
• Content Control: You can edit or delete your posts and comments
• Account Deletion: You can request account deletion by contacting us
• Data Access: You can request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

6. Children's Privacy

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

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, storage, and analytics
• Google Maps: Location selection and display
• Google Sign-In: Alternative authentication method
• Expo: App development and over-the-air updates

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using YOD, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will delete or anonymize your personal information when you request account deletion, subject to legal obligations to retain certain data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to access personal information
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at t@mrcto.ai. We do not sell your personal information.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority