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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2024

At CultivaNetwork, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application and services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address for account creation and authentication
  • Display name and profile photo (optional)
  • User preferences and settings

Usage Analytics

  • App performance metrics and crash reports
  • User interactions and feature usage patterns
  • Session duration and frequency of use

User-Generated Content

  • Posts, comments, and other content you create
  • Follower relationships and social connections
  • Analytics dashboard data and insights

Location Data

  • Address information when using location-based features
  • General location data for content personalization (when permitted)

Device Information

  • Device identifiers and technical specifications
  • Operating system version and app version
  • Network information and IP address

How We Use Your Information

  • Authentication: Provide secure user authentication and account management
  • Social Features: Enable following, comments, and analytics dashboard functionality
  • Performance: Improve app performance through usage analytics and crash reporting
  • Location Services: Provide location-based address services when requested
  • Security: Ensure app security, prevent fraud, and protect user accounts
  • Communication: Send important updates and respond to user inquiries

Data Storage and Security

  • All data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS protocols
  • Data is encrypted at rest using industry-standard encryption
  • We implement Firebase Security Rules to protect your data from unauthorized access
  • Regular security audits and updates are performed to maintain data protection

Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google)

  • Authentication and user management
  • Cloud database and file storage
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

Google Maps

  • Location services and address lookup
  • Map display and navigation features

Expo Platform

  • Development platform services
  • App updates and deployment

Data Sharing

  • No Sale of Data: We do not sell your personal information to third parties
  • Service Providers: Data may be shared with Firebase/Google as necessary for app functionality
  • Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, non-personal analytics data for research purposes
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
  • Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics standard retention period)
  • User Content: Retained until you delete it or your account is deleted
  • Backup Data: May be retained for up to 90 days for disaster recovery purposes

Your Rights

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Deletion: Delete your account and associated data at any time
  • Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of analytics collection and marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: cultivanetwork@outlook.com

Response Time: We typically respond within 48 hours

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where CultivaNetwork operates. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.