Effective Date: 31.12.2024

Thank you for using Challenge. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect We collect the following types of data to provide and improve the functionality of the app:

• Personal Information: Email address (for authentication purposes), username, user bio, user profile picture, connections between users (e.g., who is connected to whom), and recent searches.
• Device Information: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) token.
• Challenge-Related Information: Details about the challenges you participate in or create.

1. How We Use Your Information We use the data collected for the following purposes:

• To authenticate users and provide access to the app.
• To enable core app features, such as user profiles, connections, and challenges.

We do not share your data with third parties. However, your data is stored securely in Firebase, which is a third-party service.

1. User Rights As a user of Challenge, you have the following rights concerning your data:

• Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your data.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your data at any time.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data collection and processing at any time, though this may limit your ability to use certain app features.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

1. Data Retention We retain your data as long as it is technically necessary to provide the app’s functionality and for the duration of the Challenge project’s existence. Once the data is no longer needed or the project is discontinued, your data will be securely deleted.
2. Data Storage and Security Your data is stored securely in Firebase, which employs industry-standard encryption and safeguards. While we take every measure to protect your data, please be aware that no system can guarantee complete security.
3. Third-Party Links Challenge may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.