ReadyTeddy

1. Introduction

ReadyTeddy ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our travel planning application.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, display name, and profile picture
Trip Data: Trip names, dates, destinations, and packing lists
Group Information: Group names and member lists you create
User Content: Any templates, tags, or items you create

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: How you interact with our Service
Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and device identifiers
Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain our Service
Authenticate your account and manage your profile
Enable collaboration features with other users
Send important service-related communications
Improve and optimize our Service
Protect against fraud and abuse

4. Information Sharing

We Share Information With:

Other Users: Only your display name and avatar are visible to other users in groups you join
Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for authentication and data storage
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety

We Never:

Sell your personal information
Share your email address with other users
Use your data for advertising purposes

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
Access controls and permissions via Firestore Security Rules
Regular security reviews and updates
App Check to prevent abuse and unauthorized access

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Export your data
Opt-out of non-essential communications

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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 in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and hosting
Vercel: Application hosting and deployment

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

11. Cookies

We use essential cookies only for authentication and maintaining your session. These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

12. 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 new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@readyteddy.app
Website: https://readyteddy.app

14. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You may request information about the categories of personal information we collect and how we use it.

15. EU/UK Data Protection Rights

If you are located in the EU or UK, you have additional rights under GDPR including the right to data portability, the right to restrict processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.