Last updated: January 2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, submit ideas, or contact us.
Account Information
- Email address
- Display name
- Profile photo (if provided)
- Authentication data (via Firebase Auth)
Content and Ideas
- Ideas you submit (title, description, tags)
- Votes you cast on ideas
- Feedback and comments you provide
Usage Information
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on the platform
- Search queries and filters applied
- Device and browser information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process idea submissions and facilitate voting
- Communicate with you about your account and our services
- Send you updates about ideas you've submitted or voted on
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Public Information
Ideas you submit are public and visible to all users. Your display name is shown as the author.
Service Providers
We use third-party services like Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and hosting.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion, but submitted ideas may remain public as they become part of the community content.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
- Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
- Database security rules and access controls
- Regular security monitoring and updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Update: Modify your account information at any time
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Opt out of non-essential communications
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you use our platform
- Provide personalized content and features
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect platform functionality.
8. Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates with third-party services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and hosting
- Analytics Services: Usage tracking and performance monitoring
These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
9. 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 information during such transfers.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@aicobuild.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry