📄 Cofy Cat Privacy Policy

  Effective Date: September 1, 2025Last Updated: September 1, 2025

  1. Introduction

  Welcome to Cofy Cat ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we
  collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Cofy Cat (the "App").

  2. Information We Collect

  2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  - Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
  - Profile Information: Display name and profile photo (optional)
  - User Content: Coffee recipes you create, including titles, descriptions, brewing parameters, and photos
  - Authentication Data: Third-party authentication tokens from Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In

  2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  - Usage Data: App features used, recipes viewed, and interaction patterns
  - Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and app version
  - Analytics Data: Aggregated usage statistics to improve app performance

  2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  - Phone numbers
  - Physical addresses
  - Payment information
  - Location data
  - Health or medical information

  3. How We Use Your Information

  We use your information to:
  - Provide and maintain the App's functionality
  - Authenticate your account and enable secure access
  - Save and sync your recipes and preferences
  - Display your created recipes to other users (if marked as public)
  - Improve and optimize the App experience
  - Respond to your support requests
  - Comply with legal obligations

  4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  4.1 Public Content

  Recipes you mark as "public" will be visible to all App users, including your username.

  4.2 Third-Party Services

  We use the following third-party services:
  - Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, and storage
  - Google Sign-In: For optional authentication
  - Apple Sign-In: For optional authentication

  4.3 We Do NOT

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

  5. Data Storage and Security

  - Your data is stored securely using Firebase services with encryption
  - We implement industry-standard security measures
  - Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text
  - You can delete your account and associated data at any time

  6. Your Rights and Choices

  You have the right to:
  - Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  - Update: Modify your account information
  - Delete: Delete your account and associated data
  - Export: Export your recipes and data
  - Opt-out: Choose not to share public recipes

  7. Data Retention

  - Active account data is retained while your account is active
  - Deleted accounts are permanently removed after 30 days grace period
  - You may request immediate permanent deletion by contacting us

  8. Children's Privacy

  Cofy Cat is rated 4+ and suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe
  we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

  9. International Data Transfers

  Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.

  10. Changes to This Policy

  We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and through in-app notifications for
  significant changes.

  11. Contact Us

  If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  Email: support@cofycat.comDeveloper: Cheng Chun (Jason) Liu

  12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

  For users in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:
  - Consent: For account creation and optional features
  - Contract: To provide the App services you requested
  - Legitimate Interests: To improve and secure the App

  13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

  California residents have additional rights including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal
  information.