Privacy Policy for Recaps

Introduction

Welcome to Recaps ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

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

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information You Provide

When you use our App, we may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture when you create an account or sign in through Google or Facebook
• User-Generated Content: Videos, photos, captions, comments, and other content you create or share within the App
• Profile Information: Username, bio, and other profile details you choose to provide
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence when you contact us

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our App, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
• Usage Data: Features you use, time spent in the App, interactions with content, preferences
• Video Playback Data: Video viewing history, playback duration, quality settings
• Performance Data: Crash reports, app performance metrics, error logs
• Storage Access: Media files (photos and videos) from your device when you choose to upload content

3. Information from Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Firebase Authentication: For account creation and authentication
• Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications
• Google Sign-In: For authentication via Google account
• Facebook Login: For authentication via Facebook account
• Cloudflare R2: For secure media storage and delivery
• MongoDB Atlas: For database services

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service: Including video playback, content creation, and social features
• To authenticate users: Verify your identity and secure your account
• To personalize your experience: Customize content recommendations and improve app features
• To communicate with you: Send notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries
• To improve our App: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and enhance performance
• To ensure security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• To comply with legal obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights

Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

With Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our App:

• Cloud storage providers (Cloudflare R2)
• Database services (MongoDB Atlas)
• Analytics and crash reporting services (Firebase)
• Authentication services (Google, Facebook)

With Other Users

When you share content publicly within the App, it may be visible to other users according to your privacy settings.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or to:

• Protect our rights or property
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Protect the safety of users or the public

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure cloud infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Disable push notifications or marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@recaps.app.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our App, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers located around the world.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

Permissions

Our App requests the following permissions:

• Internet Access: To connect to our services and stream content
• Read Media Images/Video: To access photos and videos for uploading
• Storage Access: To save and cache media for offline viewing
• Camera (if applicable): To capture videos within the App
• Notifications: To send you updates and alerts (optional)

You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time.

Compliance

We comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - for EU users
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - for California residents
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - we do not target children under 13
• Google Play Developer Program Policies
• Other applicable data protection laws