Privacy Policy

Bodenschätze ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use Bodenschätze, we may collect:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Profile Information: User preferences, saved favorites, order history
• Authentication Data: Secure login credentials (via Firebase Authentication)
• Location Information: General location to show nearby vendors (optional)

Usage Data

We automatically collect:

• Device information (model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• App usage statistics and interactions
• Log data and error reports
• Order and transaction history

Firebase Services

Bodenschätze uses Firebase services provided by Google, which may collect:

• Authentication data
• Cloud database information (Firebase Realtime Database)
• Storage data (Firebase Storage)
• Analytics data (anonymized usage patterns)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Service Delivery: Processing orders, managing your account, connecting you with vendors
• Communication: Sending order confirmations, updates, and support responses
• Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve the app experience
• Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and enforcing our terms

Data Storage and Security

Firebase Backend

Your data is stored securely using Firebase services:

• Firebase Authentication - Secure user authentication
• Firebase Realtime Database - Real-time data synchronization
• Firebase Storage - Secure file storage for images and documents

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and user permissions

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

Data Retention

• Active accounts: While your account is active
• Order history: For legal and accounting purposes (typically 3 years)
• Deleted accounts: Data is deleted within 30 days, except where required by law

Third-Party Services

Firebase by Google

Our app uses Firebase services. Firebase's privacy policy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google Analytics

Anonymous usage analytics. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

GDPR & CCPA Compliance

European Economic Area (EEA) Rights

If you are in the EEA, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restriction - Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object - Object to data processing

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including:

• Know what personal information is collected
• Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Request deletion of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Posting a notice in the app
• Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Your continued use of Bodenschätze after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.