Privacy Policy

Breakup Stories

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Breakup Stories. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, age, gender, and preferred language
• Audio Recordings: Stories you record or upload through the app
• Location Data: Optional location information when you record a story (only if you grant permission)
• Device Information: Device ID, device model, operating system version
• Media Files: Profile pictures and images attached to feedback
• Usage Data: Stories you view, like, bookmark, comment on, and your app activity
• Feedback Data: Feedback, bug reports, feature requests, and attached files you submit

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our services
• To authenticate your account and maintain your session
• To process and display your stories
• To enable features like bookmarks, comments, and sharing
• To respond to your feedback and support requests
• To send app updates and important notifications
• To analyze app usage and improve user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on our servers and third-party cloud services (Cloudinary for media files). We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Authentication tokens are stored locally on your device and expire after 30 days of inactivity.

5. Permissions We Request

• Internet: Required for app functionality and data synchronization
• Location: Optional - only used when you choose to include location with your story recordings
• Microphone: Required to record audio stories
• Storage/Camera: To upload profile pictures and attach images to feedback
• Notifications: To send you app updates and important alerts

6. Data Sharing

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

• Cloud Service Providers: Cloudinary for storing and delivering media files
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

Your stories, once approved and made public, are visible to other app users. Your profile information (name, profile picture) may be visible to other users when you interact with stories.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Update or correct your information through the app
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for location tracking at any time
• Request a copy of your data

8. Children's Privacy

Our app 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 such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

10. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, when appropriate, through in-app notifications.