FoundIT

1. Introduction

Welcome to FoundIT ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at foundit.passionfruits.dev (the "Service").

By using FoundIT, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

Email address
Name (if provided)
Password (encrypted)
Account creation date

2.2 Item Information

When you register items on our platform, we collect:

Item descriptions and names
Item categories
Contact preferences for found items
Any additional information you choose to provide about your items

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and features used
Date and time of access
QR code scans and found item reports

2.4 OAuth Information

If you choose to sign in with Google OAuth, we receive:

Your email address
Your name
Your profile picture (if you choose to share it)
Basic account information necessary for authentication

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Account Management: To create and manage your account
Service Delivery: To provide item registration, QR code generation, and found item reporting features
Communication: To notify you when your items are reported as found
Security: To protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3.1 Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where the GDPR applies, we process your personal information on the following legal bases:

Contract: To provide and operate the Service you request
Legitimate Interests: To secure, maintain, and improve the Service
Consent: Where required (e.g., certain communications); you may withdraw consent at any time
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

4. How We Share Your Information

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

4.1 With Finders

When someone scans your item's QR code and reports it as found, we share only the contact information you've designated for that specific item (such as an email address or phone number).

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, such as hosting providers, email services, and analytics tools. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS
Encrypted password storage
Regular security assessments
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications (if applicable)
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address in the Contact section below. We may request information to verify your identity. We aim to respond within 30 days (or the timeframe required by applicable law). You may also request account and data deletion via email.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

We use cookies for:

Authentication and session management
Security purposes
Analyzing usage patterns
Remembering your preferences

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

10. 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 so we can delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for such transfers, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Google OAuth Disclosure

FoundIT's use and transfer to any other app of information received from Google APIs will adhere to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

We only use the information received from Google APIs to:

Authenticate your identity
Create and manage your FoundIT account
Communicate with you about your items

We do not use this information for serving advertisements or any other purposes beyond the core functionality of FoundIT.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Website: foundit.passionfruits.dev