Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Pinbox ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email Address (Optional): If you choose to sign in or contact support, we may collect your email address.
- Photos: Photos you add to your pins are stored locally on your device by default.
- User-Generated Content (Optional): If you use social features, we collect pins you share publicly, comments, likes, and profile information (username, profile photo).
Information Automatically Collected
- Location Data: We use your location data to display your position on the map and to help you create pins at your current location. This data is processed locally on your device unless you choose to sync it to the cloud.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the app.
- Device Identifiers: For advertising purposes (free version only), we may collect device advertising identifiers (IDFA).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the App's functionality (displaying maps, saving pins).
- To sync your data across devices (if you opt-in to cloud sync).
- To display personalized advertisements (unless you purchase the ad-free version).
- To improve app performance and user experience.
3. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
- Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements in the free version.
- Firebase: For authentication, analytics, and optional cloud synchronization.
- Apple Maps: For providing map functionality.
4. Advertising and Tracking
When using the free version of Pinbox, we display advertisements through Google AdMob. This involves:
- Device Identifiers: AdMob may collect your device's advertising identifier (IDFA) to show personalized ads.
- Ad Tracking: Information about ads you view and interact with may be collected.
- Third-Party Sharing: Ad performance data may be shared with Google and advertising partners.
- Opt-Out: You can limit ad tracking in your device settings (Settings > Privacy > Tracking) or remove ads entirely with a one-time $2.99 purchase.
Important: If you purchase "Remove Ads", no advertising identifiers are collected and no ads are shown.
5. User-Generated Content
If you choose to use social features:
- Public Posts: Pins you share publicly are visible to all app users.
- Comments and Likes: Your interactions on public content are visible to other users.
- Profile Information: Your username and profile photo (if set) are visible to other users.
- Content Moderation: We reserve the right to remove content that violates our Community Guidelines.
6. Data Storage and Security
By default, your pins, photos, and location data are stored locally on your device. If you choose to use cloud features (sign in with Apple or email), your data is securely stored using Firebase services.
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS)
- Secure authentication (Sign in with Apple, Firebase Auth)
- Access controls on cloud-stored data
7. Data Retention
- Local Data: Stored on your device until you delete the app or clear data.
- Cloud Data: If you use cloud sync, data is retained until you delete your account.
- Account Deletion: All cloud data (pins, photos, comments, likes, profile) is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion.
- Backup: You can export your data at any time before deletion.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data stored in the app.
- Delete your account and associated data at any time through the app settings (Account > Delete Account).
- Export your data in JSON format.
- Opt-out of personalized advertising through device settings or by purchasing "Remove Ads".
- Control what data is synced to the cloud (local-only mode available).
9. Children's Privacy
Pinbox is not intended for users under the age of 12. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 12. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 12, please contact us immediately at support@atu-dev.xyz.
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. By using Pinbox, you consent to the transfer of your data to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notifying you via email or in-app notification (for material changes)
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Email: support@atu-dev.xyz
Website: https://atu-dev.xyz
Summary of Data Collection
| Data Type | Purpose | Required? | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Email Address | Account creation, support | Optional | Firebase |
| Location | Map display, distance calculation | Yes | Apple Maps |
| Photos | Pin attachments | Optional | None (local), Firebase (if synced) |
| Device ID (IDFA) | Personalized advertising | Free users only | Google AdMob |
| Usage Analytics | App improvement | Yes (anonymous) | Firebase Analytics |
| User Content | Social features | Optional | Firebase, other users |
Your privacy matters to us. Use Pinbox with confidence knowing you control your data.