Uplifted Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Uplifted (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the Uplifted mobile application (the “App”). By using Uplifted, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect

    2. We collect and process the following categories of information to provide and improve the App.

    Information You Provide Directly:

    Account Credentials: Your name, email address, or login credentials when you sign up.

    User-Generated Content: Testimonies, reflections, journal entries, or other content you create and choose to share within the App.

    Optional Profile Details: Your display name or a place of origin if you choose to add them.

    Information Collected Automatically:

    Device and Usage Data: Information about how you use the App, including features used, session duration, and how you interact with content. We also collect crash logs and performance data to fix bugs and improve stability.

    Device Identifiers: We may collect unique device identifiers (e.g., IDFV on iOS, Android ID) to provide authentication and personalize your experience.

    IP Address: Your IP address and approximate location are collected for security purposes, such as preventing fraudulent login attempts.

    Children’s Privacy: Uplifted is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly and in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

  1. How We Use Your Information

    2. We use the information we collect to:

    Provide and Improve App Features: To enable testimony sharing, personal growth tracking, and meditation tools.

    Personalize Your Experience: To show you relevant content and personalized encouragements.

    Ensure Security: To enable secure login, prevent fraud, and protect user safety.

    Communicate with You: To send you important updates, feature improvements, or support messages.

    Analyze App Performance: To understand how the App is used, allowing us to fix bugs and improve functionality.

  1. Sharing of Information

    2. We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share information in these limited circumstances:

    With Your Consent: When you choose to share your content publicly, such as by posting a testimony.

    With Third-Party Service Providers: We use trusted third-party providers to help us operate the App. These services have their own privacy practices and are listed below.

    For Legal Reasons: If required to comply with a court order or to protect against fraud or security threats.

  1. Data Retention & Deletion

    2. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the App’s services. You may request data deletion or account removal at any time by contacting us at [Insert Support Email]. When you request deletion, your account and associated personal data will be permanently removed from our systems within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required by law to retain it.

  1. Data Security

    2. We take security seriously. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and stored securely in a SQL database. Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized staff and service providers who need it to perform their duties. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

  1. Your Rights

    2. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

    Right to Access & Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data.

    Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate information.

    Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your account and data.

    Right to Objection: You can opt out of certain data uses, including marketing.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Support Email].

  1. Third-Party Services

    2. Uplifted integrates with the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy practices. We recommend you review their policies for more information.

    Database Hosting: [Insert name of hosting provider, e.g., AWS, Google Cloud] for secure storage of your account and activity data.

    Analytics: [Insert name of analytics service, e.g., Firebase Analytics, Amplitude] to analyze app usage and improve performance.

    Login Providers: Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In, which are optional login methods you can choose to use.

    Media APIs: [Insert name of API provider, e.g., Spotify API, YouTube API] to provide music or media content in the Meditative Zone.

    We will update this list as additional services are integrated.

  1. International Users

    2. If you access Uplifted from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

  1. Changes to This Policy

    2. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the App and on our website. Your continued use of the App after a change means you accept the revised policy.

  1. Contact Us

    2. If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

    📧 [journeecunningham@gmail.com] 🌐 [https://uplifted.earth]