🔒 Privacy Policy

Cookie Usage

This application uses cookies to enhance your experience. We use:

• Session cookies: Store temporary data like poll selections and user preferences
• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
• Anonymous user cookies: Provide personalized experience for non-registered users

Data Collection

We collect various types of data to provide you with the best possible experience:

Account Information (Registered Users)

• Basic profile information (name, email, profile picture)
• Authentication data from Google and LinkedIn
• Account preferences and settings

Demographic Information (Optional)

• Age, sex, profession, education, and location
• All demographic fields are completely optional
• Used only for content personalization and analytics
• You can update or remove this information at any time

Location Data

• IP address for approximate location (city/region level)
• Timezone information for content scheduling
• Device and browser information for compatibility
• No precise GPS coordinates are collected without explicit permission

Usage Data

• Poll responses and voting patterns
• App usage statistics and interaction data
• Feature preferences and topic interests
• Performance and error logs for service improvement

Anonymous Users

• Temporary session IDs for basic functionality
• Poll responses (not linked to personal identity)
• Basic device and location information

Data Usage

Your data is used for the following purposes:

Service Provision

• Providing personalized poll recommendations based on your interests
• Tracking your progress, achievements, and experience points
• Managing your account and authentication
• Ensuring a smooth and secure user experience

Content Personalization

• Showing polls relevant to your demographic profile
• Providing location-based content and features
• Adapting the interface to your preferences
• Recommending topics based on your voting history

Analytics and Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve functionality
• Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Understanding user preferences and behavior
• Developing new features based on user feedback

Security and Compliance

• Preventing fraud and abuse of our platform
• Ensuring compliance with legal obligations
• Protecting user accounts and data
• Maintaining platform integrity and safety

Data Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data:

• Secure cookie settings with SameSite=Strict and HttpOnly flags
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Firebase security rules and authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• No third-party tracking or advertising

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data:

• No Data Sales: We never sell your personal information to third parties
• Service Providers: We use trusted services like Firebase for data storage and authentication
• Legal Requirements: We may share data only when required by law or to protect our rights
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individuals
• User Consent: We will always ask for explicit permission before sharing any personal data

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Poll Responses: Kept for analytics and personalization
• Location Data: Stored for up to 2 years for analytics
• Demographic Data: Retained until you delete it or close your account
• Deletion: You can request complete data deletion at any time

Consent and Control

We believe in giving you full control over your data:

• Explicit Consent: We ask for your permission before collecting sensitive data
• Granular Control: You can choose which types of data collection to allow
• Easy Withdrawal: You can withdraw consent at any time
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through our consent banner
• Profile Settings: Update or remove demographic information anytime

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of all data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request complete deletion of your data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data collection

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through the app's support channels.