PRIVACY POLICY

Project Unredacted ("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 and website (collectively, the "Service").

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide

We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• Email address (if you contact us)
• Account information (if you create an account), including your display name or codename
• User-generated content, including comments, theories, and replies you post in case discussions
• Feedback, questions, or other communications you send us
• Reports you submit about other users' content

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent in the app)
• Community interaction data (comments posted, likes given, replies made)
• IP address and general location data (country/region level)
• Browser type and version (for website visitors)

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Display your comments and contributions in case discussions
• Show your chosen display name or codename alongside your community contributions
• Process and respond to content reports and enforce community guidelines
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

COMMUNITY FEATURES AND USER CONTENT

Our Service includes community discussion features that allow you to share theories and interact with other users. Please be aware:

• Public Visibility: Comments and replies you post are visible to all users of the Service. Your display name or codename will be shown alongside your contributions.
• Content Retention: Your comments are stored on our servers. If you delete a comment, it will be marked as deleted but may be retained in our systems for moderation and legal compliance purposes.
• Moderation: We may review reported content and take action including removing content or suspending accounts that violate our community guidelines.
• No Expectation of Privacy: Do not share personal or sensitive information in community discussions, as this content is publicly visible.

INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Your comments, display name, and community contributions are visible to other users of the Service
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in providing our Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery, database services)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal processes
• Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or to enforce our community guidelines
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We use the following third-party services:

• Apple App Store: For app distribution and in-app purchases
• Supabase: For authentication, database, and backend services
• Analytics Services: To understand how our Service is used
• Content Delivery: To deliver media content efficiently

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for their practices.

DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, secure authentication practices, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. User-generated content may be retained for the lifetime of the Service to maintain discussion continuity, though deleted content will be hidden from public view.

YOUR RIGHTS

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at projectunredactedapp@protonmail.com.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. 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.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

CHANGES TO THIS 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 and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

CONTACT US

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

Email: projectunredactedapp@protonmail.com