Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Rapfix ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you use our mobile application and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our app:

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, business information
• Business Data: Business name, description, location, operating hours

2.2 Content You Provide

• Media Files: Photos and videos of products, logos, banners
• Product Information: Product listings, descriptions, prices, categories
• Communications: Messages, reviews, ratings, and feedback

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App features used, time spent, interaction patterns
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (if permitted)
• Log Data: Timestamps, error reports, crash data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

• Service Provision: To create and manage your account, enable app features, and provide customer support
• Communication: To send you notifications, updates, promotional content, and respond to inquiries
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our services, develop new features, and fix bugs
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• Personalization: To customize your experience and show relevant content

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures
• Staff training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app:

• Google Firebase: Database, authentication, storage, and analytics
• Cloud Services: Image and video hosting
• Analytics Providers: To understand app usage and improve services

5.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5.4 Public Information

Information you choose to make public (such as business listings, product photos) will be visible to other users of the app.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Firebase Services: Firebase Privacy Policy
• Google Play Services: Google Privacy Policy

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

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity in our app and store certain information. You can instruct your device to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features may not function properly without cookies.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you a notification through the app or email

Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.