Privacy Policy for Votsy

Effective Date: 23.09.2024

At Votsy, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use the Votsy mobile application.

By using Votsy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Your use of Votsy is also subject to our Terms of Service, which we encourage you to review.

Legal Disclaimer:

All trademarks, logos, and brand names displayed within the Votsy app, including but not limited to company logos, product names, and service marks (collectively, "Trademarks"), are the property of their respective owners. The use of these Trademarks within the Votsy app is solely for informational, comparative, or illustrative purposes and does not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with the owners of such Trademarks. Votsy makes no claim of ownership over any third-party Trademarks and the use of these Trademarks does not infringe on the rights of the trademark owners. All rights to these Trademarks are reserved by their respective owners. Votsy does not receive any revenue or benefit from the use of these Trademarks.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information you provide when you register or log in to Votsy using third-party services such as Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In. This includes:

• Email Address
• User ID
• For Apple Sign-In, you can choose to use Apple’s private relay email service.

This information is used solely for the purpose of authentication, providing you access to the app, and enabling features like account management.

1.2 User-Generated Content

When you create a vote in Votsy, we store the content you provide (such as vote titles and options). This allows you to manage, view, or delete the votes you've created.

1.3 Non-Personal Information

We collect aggregated, non-personal information that cannot identify individual users. This includes:

• Voting trends and results (e.g., how many votes were cast for a particular option)
• General app usage data

This data is collected for statistical purposes and to improve the user experience in Votsy.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Personal Information

Your personal information (such as your email and user ID) is used to:

• Authenticate your account using Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In.
• Allow you to view, manage, or delete votes that you have created in the app.

We do not track or store how specific users vote in any session. Your voting preferences are anonymous and not linked to your personal information.

2.2 Non-Personal Information

Aggregated, non-personal data (such as voting results and trends) is used to:

• Analyze app usage and trends.
• Improve the features and functionality of Votsy.

This data may also be shared with third parties for research, marketing, or other business purposes. However, this shared data does not contain any information that could identify individual users.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

However, we may share aggregated, non-personal data with third parties, such as:

• Research organizations
• Business partners
• Marketing firms

This shared data is statistical in nature and does not identify any individual users. For example, we might share voting trends or popular vote results without including any information about specific users or their voting choices.

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously and use industry-standard practices to protect your personal information. All data is stored securely using Firebase services, which include encryption and secure access methods.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete the information we hold about you.
• Delete your account and associated data by contacting us.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at votsyapp@outlook.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Votsy app does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will notify you by updating the effective date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: votsyapp@outlook.com