PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to FIRSTIES ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the information we collect from users of the Firsties App. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service to you:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Your first name (required), email address, and optional profile information
• Profile Data: Profile photo, bio, and other information you choose to share
• User Content: Posts, messages, comments, and other content you create
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us for support

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features you use, time spent on the App, interaction patterns
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed
• Location Data: City-level location using your device's GPS, used to connect you with nearby name twins. We do not store your precise coordinates.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Analytics Providers: We receive aggregated analytics data from our service providers

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your first name, profile photo, bio, and posts are visible to other users who share your name
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who help us operate the App (hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Safety: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others
• Business Transfers: If we merge with or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to:

• Comply with our legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@firsties.app.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The 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.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from your country.

When we transfer your information internationally, we take steps to ensure it receives an adequate level of protection, including through standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@firsties.app or use the in-app privacy settings.

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal bases for processing include: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending you a notification for material changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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

Email: privacy@firsties.app

For EU residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about our data practices.