1. Introduction

SimchaTracker ("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 platform to discover and track simchas (joyous occasions) in your community.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and email address when you create an account
• Event details when you create or contribute to a simcha listing
• Gift contribution information when you participate in gift pools
• Profile information such as display name

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our platform, we may automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and location data
• Usage patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our platform
• Process gift contributions and transactions
• Send notifications about events you're following
• Improve our services and user experience
• Communicate with you about updates and features
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform
• Event organizers when you contribute to their simcha
• Legal authorities when required by law

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Export your data in a portable format

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

8. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Account Deletion & Data Retention

You have the right to delete your account and all associated data at any time. To do so, navigate to your Profile page and tap "Delete Account" in the Account & Legal section.

When you delete your account, we will permanently remove or anonymize the following:

• Your profile information and display name
• All events you created (deactivated from public listings)
• Your status update contributions and confirmations
• Your earned badges and trust score
• Your saved events and gift order records
• Your authentication credentials

This action is immediate and irreversible. Some anonymized aggregate data (e.g., gift totals for events) may be retained for event organizer records, but will no longer be linked to your identity.

10. 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 policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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

simchatracker@gmail.com