💨 Privacy Policy

We take your privacy as seriously as we take our farts! 🛡️

🎯 What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy explains how Fart with Friends ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application and website.

📊 Information We Collect

🔍 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Username, email address, and profile picture
• Fart Content: Your fart sounds, reactions, and social interactions
• Messages: Chat messages and communications with other users
• Support Requests: Information you provide when contacting our support team

📱 Information We Collect Automatically

• Location Data: Approximate location for nearby fart features (only when you grant permission)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Analytics: App usage patterns, feature engagement, and performance metrics
• Audio Data: Temporary audio recordings for fart sound processing (processed locally when possible)

🚀 How We Use Your Information

🎮 Core App Features

• Fart Sharing: Enable you to share farts with friends and the community
• Chain Reactions: Calculate and display fart chain reactions based on proximity
• Achievements: Track your fart streaks and unlock achievements
• Social Features: Connect with friends and join fart groups

🔧 Service Improvements

• Performance Optimization: Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Content Moderation: Ensure community guidelines are followed
• New Features: Develop and test new fart-related features
• Analytics: Understand user behavior to enhance the experience

🤝 Information We Share

👥 With Other Users

• Public Farts: Farts you choose to share publicly with the community
• Friend Activity: Your fart activity with users you've connected with
• Leaderboards: Your achievements and streaks (if you opt-in)

🔒 With Third Parties

• Service Providers: Analytics services, cloud storage, and infrastructure providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our users' safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition

🔐 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Authentication: Secure user authentication and session management
• Access Controls: Limited access to user data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews and vulnerability assessments
• Incident Response: Rapid response procedures for any security incidents

⚙️ Your Privacy Controls

🎛️ In-App Settings

• Location Services: Enable or disable location-based features
• Friend Visibility: Control who can see your fart activity
• Notifications: Customize notification preferences
• Data Sharing: Choose what information to share with friends

🗑️ Data Deletion

You have the right to:

• Delete your account and associated data
• Request specific data deletion
• Export your data in a portable format
• Correct inaccurate personal information

👶 Children's Privacy

Fart with Friends is designed for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

🌍 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Certified privacy shield frameworks

📞 Contact Us

Have questions about your privacy or this policy? We'd love to hear from you!

• Email: privacy@fartwithfriends.com
• Support: support@fartwithfriends.com
• General: hello@fartwithfriends.com

🔄 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Send you a notification through the app
• Update the "Last Updated" date below
• Highlight significant changes in our communications

Your continued use of the app after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the new terms.