Privacy Policy – Tictar

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Tictar ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application and related services on Google Play and Apple App Store. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access our service.

2. App Permissions

Essential Permissions

• Internet Access: Required for connecting to our services
• Camera: For taking photos update profile information
• Storage Access: For reading/writing files on your device

Permission Usage

• Permissions are only requested when needed for specific features
• You can deny or revoke permissions anytime via device settings
• Denying permissions may limit features but won't affect core functionality

3. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Account details (name, email, password, phone number)
• Profile information (photo, bio, interests)
• Communication data (messages, feedback)

Information Automatically Collected

• Device information (IP address, device type, OS version)
• Usage data (session duration, features used)
• Approximate location (based on IP address, if permitted)
• Cookies and similar technologies

4. How We Use Your Information

Service Operation

• Create and manage your account
• Provide customer support
• Send service notifications

Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns
• Debug and fix issues
• Develop new features

Security and Protection

• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Ensure platform security
• Monitor suspicious activities

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information with:

• Service providers (payment processors, analytics)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Successors in business transfers

6. Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access control systems

Data Retention

• Account information: Duration of account activity plus 30 days
• Usage logs: 90 days
• Security data: Up to 1 year

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Access, correct, or delete your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data
• Adjust privacy settings
• Delete your account

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy by:

• Posting the new version on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

10. Third-Party Services

We integrate with these services:

• Google Sign-In: For account authentication
• Firebase Analytics: For usage analytics
• Apple Sign-In: For secure iOS authentication

11. Device Identifiers

Advertising ID (Google Play)

• Used for personalized ads (if applicable)
• You can reset it in device settings

IDFA (Apple App Store)

• Only collected with explicit user consent
• Used for attribution and analytics