MyRecco Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 14, 2025

1. Introduction

MyRecco ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application MyRecco (the "App").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, display name, phone number (optional)
• Profile Information: Bio, profile icon selection, profile images
• Authentication Data: Securely managed by Firebase Authentication

2.2 Content Information

• Recommendations: Titles, descriptions, ratings, categories, images, book links
• Location Data: City, state, country (when you choose to add location to recommendations)
• Social Interactions: Friends list, public recommendation preferences
• Book Information: OpenLibrary URLs and book details when you link books to recommendations

2.3 Technical Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version
• Usage Analytics: App performance and crash reports (anonymized)
• Authentication Tokens: Secure session management
• Cached Data: Local storage of images and app data for performance optimization
• Network Information: Connection status and performance metrics

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide Services: Enable core app functionality and user experience
• Account Management: Create and maintain your user account
• Social Features: Connect you with friends and enable recommendation sharing
• Discovery: Help users find recommendations and other users (only public content)
• Book Integration: Fetch and display book information from OpenLibrary API
• Performance Optimization: Cache images and data locally for faster app performance
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve the app (anonymized data only)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

When you mark recommendations as "public," they become visible to other app users through:

• World tab
• Recent recommendations feed
• Location-based discovery
• User discovery features

4.2 Private Information

Your private recommendations, personal profile details, and contact information are never shared with other users unless you explicitly make them public.

4.3 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, hosting, and security services
• Apple Services: Apple Sign-In authentication
• OpenLibrary API: Book information and cover images (Internet Archive)

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encryption: All data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS 1.3
• Authentication: Secure Firebase Authentication with email verification
• Access Control: Zero-trust database security rules
• App Check: Anti-tampering protection via Firebase App Check
• Infrastructure: Google Cloud's SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure
• Local Storage: Secure local caching with encryption where applicable

6. Data Retention and Storage

6.1 Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained until account deletion
• Recommendations: Retained until deleted by user or account deletion
• Images: Stored in Firebase Storage until content deletion
• Cached Data: Automatically managed with size limits and expiration

6.2 Local Caching

We use local caching to improve app performance:

• Image Cache: Profile images and recommendation photos cached locally
• Cache Management: Automatic cleanup of old cached data
• Storage Limits: Cached data is limited to prevent excessive storage use

7. User-Generated Content Safety

7.1 Content Moderation Commitment

We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all users:

• 24-Hour Response: We commit to reviewing and acting on all content reports within 24 hours of submission
• Zero Tolerance: We have zero tolerance for objectionable content, harassment, or abusive behavior
• Immediate Removal: When objectionable content is confirmed, we immediately remove it and may suspend or terminate the user account
• User Protection: Users can block other users who engage in abusive behavior

7.2 Reporting and Enforcement

• Report Feature: Users can report inappropriate content through the app's built-in reporting feature
• Investigation Process: All reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly
• Account Actions: Users who violate our policies may have their accounts suspended or terminated
• Appeal Process: Users may appeal account actions through our support channels

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 Access and Control

• View Data: Access all your data through the app
• Edit Information: Update profile and recommendation data
• Privacy Settings: Control which recommendations are public or private
• Delete Content: Remove recommendations and profile information
• Clear Cache: Clear locally cached data through app settings

8.2 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time by contacting us. This will permanently remove:

• Your profile information
• All your recommendations (public and private)
• Your friends list and social connections
• All associated data and images
• Local cached data

8.3 Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws, including the right to data portability and the right to object to processing.

9. Third-Party API Usage

9.1 OpenLibrary API

We integrate with the OpenLibrary API (Internet Archive) to provide book information:

• Data Sharing: We send book search queries to OpenLibrary API
• Data Received: Book titles, authors, descriptions, cover images, and metadata
• Usage Compliance: We follow OpenLibrary's terms of service and rate limiting
• Privacy: OpenLibrary may collect standard web analytics on API usage

10. Children's Privacy

MyRecco is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

• Posting the updated policy in the app
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

13. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Firebase/Google: Google Privacy Policy
• Apple Sign-In: Apple Privacy Policy
• OpenLibrary/Internet Archive: Internet Archive Terms of Use

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