Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to FriendPy ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

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

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Full name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Group Data: Group names, icons, point rules, and member relationships you create within the app.
• Transaction Data: Point requests, transfers, approvals, and the reasons you provide for each transaction.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Features used, interaction patterns, and timestamps of activity.
• Push Notification Tokens: If you opt in to notifications, we collect your device push token to deliver real-time updates.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account.
• To facilitate group creation, member invitations, and point tracking.
• To send you push notifications about point requests, approvals, and group activity.
• To maintain and improve the performance, security, and reliability of the Service.
• To respond to your support requests and communicate with you.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

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

• Within Your Groups: Group members can see your name, point balances, and transaction history within the group.
• Service Providers: We may use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and push notifications, who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at support@friendpy.app.

6. Data Security

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

• Encrypted data transmission via HTTPS/TLS.
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt).
• Token-based API authentication (Laravel Sanctum).
• Regular security audits and updates.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

FriendPy is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@friendpy.app.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy within the app or on this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: support@friendpy.app