Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (email address, username, profile information)
• Content you create (topics, updates, images, links, location data)
• Subscription preferences and topic selections
• Communication data when you contact us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, interaction patterns, timestamps)
• Location data (when you share location-based updates)
• Log data (IP address, access times, error logs)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• To deliver notifications and updates you've subscribed to
• To authenticate your identity and manage your account
• To personalize your experience and content recommendations
• To communicate with you about the Service, updates, and support
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• To moderate content and prevent abusive behavior
• To process and respond to content reports and user blocks
• To enforce our zero tolerance policy for objectionable content

4. Data Storage and Security

We use Firebase services (Firestore, Firebase Authentication, Firebase Storage) to store and process your data. Your information is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security measures.

While we implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Topics and updates you create may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings
• Service Providers: With third-party service providers who assist in operating the Service (e.g., Firebase, cloud hosting)
• Content Moderation: When you report content or block users, we may share relevant information with our moderation team to investigate and take appropriate action
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from notifications or marketing communications
• Location: Control location sharing through device settings
• Report Content: Report objectionable content or abusive users through the in-app reporting feature
• Block Users: Block users who engage in abusive behavior, which will immediately remove their content from your feed

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Content Moderation and Safety

BEEPRLY is committed to maintaining a safe community. To protect users and enforce our zero tolerance policy for objectionable content, we:

• Process reports of objectionable content and abusive behavior
• Review and analyze content using automated and manual systems
• Store information related to content reports, user blocks, and moderation actions
• Maintain records of removed content and banned users to prevent repeat offenses
• Share relevant information with our moderation team to investigate reports
• Act on reports within 24 hours by removing objectionable content and ejecting offending users

When you report content or block a user, we collect and process information including:

• The content being reported or the user being blocked
• The reason for the report or block
• Your account information (to process the report and prevent abuse of the reporting system)
• Timestamps and metadata related to the report or block action

This information is used solely for content moderation purposes and to maintain the safety of our community. We retain moderation records as necessary to enforce our policies and prevent repeat violations.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. 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 new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

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