Effective Date: 1/12/23
Introduction
Welcome to Pingbear ("the App"). At Pingbear, we take your privacy and the security of your personal information very seriously. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our iOS app. By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
Information We Collect
1. Registration and Account Information
To use certain features of the App, you may be required to create an account. When you create an account, we may collect the following information:
- Your name
- Email address
- Profile picture (if you choose to upload one)
- Username
- Password
2. User-Generated Content
The App allows you to upload and share photos and participate in photo-based competitions. Any photos and information you voluntarily submit become part of your public profile and may be visible to other users.
3. Usage Data
We collect information about your usage of the App, including:
- Interactions with the App
- Content you view or interact with
- Competitions you participate in
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
1. Providing and Improving the App
- To create and manage your account
- To provide you with access to the App's features and services
- To personalize your experience
- To improve the App's functionality and user experience
- To respond to your requests and provide customer support
2. Competitions and User Engagement
- To facilitate photo-based competitions and user interactions
- To display user-generated content and competition entries
- To enable communication between users
3. Analytics and Research
- To analyze and monitor usage patterns
- To conduct research and gather insights to improve our services
4. Legal and Security
- To enforce our Terms of Service
- To protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following entities:
1. Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate the App, including:
- Hosting and server providers
- Analytics and data analysis services
These service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and only use it for the purposes specified by us.
2. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to a court order, or when necessary to protect our rights or the safety of our users.
Your Choices and Rights
1. Account Deletion
You may request the deletion of your account and personal information by contacting us at [insert contact email]. Please note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
2. Access and Correction
You can access and update your account information through the App's settings. If you need further assistance, you can contact us to request corrections or updates to your personal information.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at pingbearteam@gmail.com.