Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
1. Introduction
Welcome to Telltale ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Telltale mobile application (the "App").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect:
- Account Information: Email address, name, and profile information when you create an account.
- Authentication Data: Information used for Google Sign-In authentication.
- Vessel Information: Details about your vessels, including specifications, photos, and maintenance records.
- Usage Data: How you use the App, including features accessed and time spent.
2.2 Device Information
- Device type and operating system
- App version and crash reports
- IP address and general location information
2.3 Camera and Photo Library Access
The App requests access to your device's camera and photo library to capture photos of your vessels and equipment, select existing photos for vessel documentation, and save maintenance-related images.
3. How We Use Your Information
- App Functionality: To provide vessel management, maintenance tracking, and financial features.
- Account Management: To create and manage your user account.
- Data Synchronization: To sync your data across devices using Firebase services.
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the App.
- Support: To respond to your inquiries.
- Security: To protect against fraud and ensure App security.
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Firebase Services
Our App uses Firebase services provided by Google: Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Storage, Analytics, and Crashlytics.
4.2 Google Services
- Google Sign-In for authentication
- Google Analytics for understanding usage patterns
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely in Google's Firebase cloud infrastructure, encrypted in transit and at rest. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time. Deleted data may be retained for a limited period for backup and recovery.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access your personal information, update or correct it, delete your account, and export your data in a portable format.
You can control app permissions through your device settings (camera, photos, notifications). You can disable analytics tracking in App settings, revoke Google Sign-In access through your Google account, and delete your account at any time.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with Firebase/Google services as described above, third-party service providers who assist in App operation, when required by law, or in connection with a merger or acquisition.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
9. Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy in the App and updating the "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact
Email: [Insert Contact Email]
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, opt-out of the sale of personal information, and non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to access, rectification, and erasure of your personal data, data portability, restriction of processing, objection to processing, and withdrawal of consent.