Privacy policy.
Last Updated: 15th of December, 2023
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Boycat, operated by Boycat LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App").
Information Collection
When you use Boycat, we are committed to transparency and user privacy. Here's a detailed breakdown of the types of information we collect and why:
Personal Identification Information
What we collect: When you register for an account or contact us, we collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
Why we collect it: This information helps us create your account, verify your identity, and provide personalized support and communication.
Usage Data
What we collect: This includes detailed information on how you interact with the App. We track which features you use, the frequency of use, your navigation paths within the app, any errors or problems you encounter, and overall app performance metrics.
Why we collect it: Understanding how you use the App allows us to identify popular features, improve app functionality, fix bugs, and optimize the user experience.
Device Information
What we collect: We gather information about the device you use to access the App, such as the model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, browser type, and IP address.
Why we collect it: Device information helps us ensure that Boycat is optimized for the wide variety of devices and operating systems our users have. It also assists in diagnosing issues related to specific device types and enhancing overall app security.
Location Data
What we collect (if applicable): For certain features, we may collect precise or approximate location data from your device.
Why we collect it: Location data can be used to provide location-specific services or content within the App and to understand the geographical distribution of our user base.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
What we collect: We may use cookies, pixel tags, and other technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences.
Why we collect it: These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our App and our advertisements, and improve your user experience.
Third-Party Data
What we collect: We may receive information about you from third-party services, like social media platforms, if you choose to link them with our App.
Why we collect it: This information can help us create a more seamless user experience, facilitate social media integration, and provide more personalized content.
Use of Information
The information we collect is vital in delivering a high-quality user experience. Here's how we use your information:
Providing, Maintaining, and Improving the App
How we use it: We use your information to operate and maintain the functionality of Boycat, including regular updates and enhancements. This includes using your feedback to make user-driven improvements.
Communicating with Users
How we use it: We use your contact information to send important app updates, security alerts, and support communications. We may also use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Analyzing App Usage for Optimization
How we use it: Usage data helps us understand how our users interact with the App. This analysis guides us in optimizing the design, features, and overall user experience of Boycat.
Ensuring Security and Troubleshooting Issues
How we use it: We use your information to monitor and prevent security issues, detect and repair bugs, and ensure the ongoing security and integrity of our App.
Personalizing User Experience
How we use it: We use the data collected to personalize content and features according to your preferences and usage patterns.
Legal Compliance and Enforcement
How we use it: In certain instances, we may use your information to comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms and policies.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and are committed to ensuring the confidentiality of your personal data. Here's how and why we might share your information:Service Providers
Who they are: Companies that provide services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, marketing, customer service, and technical support.
Why we share information: These providers need access to certain information to perform their services for us. They are obligated to protect this information and not use it for other purposes.
Law Enforcement and Legal Obligations
Who they are: Governmental authorities or other parties in legal proceedings.
Why we share information: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe it's necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or to comply with a judicial proceeding or court order.
Business Transfers
Who they are: Parties involved in negotiations or completion of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, or any other form of sale or transfer of some or all of our assets.
Why we share information: In such transactions, user information is typically one of the transferred business assets.
Aggregated or Anonymized Data
How we use it: We may share aggregated or anonymized information (which cannot reasonably be used to identify you) with partners or for research, analysis, and strategic development.
Data Security
Ensuring the security of your personal information is a top priority for us. Here’s how we protect your data:
Security Measures
What we do: We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and secure server facilities, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Regular Updates and Monitoring
What we do: Our systems are regularly updated and monitored for vulnerabilities. We conduct security audits and engage in continuous improvement to address potential security risks.
Staff Training and Awareness
What we do: Our team members are trained in data protection and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of your information.
User Responsibility
Your role: You also play a crucial role in protecting your information. We advise you to keep your account credentials confidential and to use strong, unique passwords.
Limitations
What to consider: Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
International Transfer
Your information may cross international borders, and here's what you need to know:
Transfer Mechanisms
How it works: Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.
Compliance and Safeguards
Our commitment: We ensure that any international transfer of personal data is managed in compliance with applicable laws and includes appropriate safeguards to protect your data.
User Consent
Your agreement: By using Boycat, you consent to the transfer of your information to these facilities, including those located in other countries.
Children's Privacy
Protecting the privacy of young users is especially important:
Age Limit
Our policy: Boycat is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13.
Parental Control and Supervision
Advice to parents: If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us. We will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Compliance with Laws
Our approach: We comply with the requirements of COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) and other relevant children's privacy laws. We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13.
Your Data Rights
Access to Your Information
Your right: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
How to exercise it: You can access most of this information directly through your account settings. For additional information, you can contact us directly.
Correction of Information
Your right: If your personal information is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to ask us to correct it.
How to exercise it: You can update your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us for assistance.
Deletion of Information
Your right: You can request the deletion of your personal information from our systems, subject to certain exceptions.
How to exercise it: You can do this through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
Data Portability
Your right: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
How to exercise it: Contact us, and we will provide you with your personal data in accordance with applicable law.
Objection to Processing
Your right: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
How to exercise it: You can express your preferences in your account settings or contact us directly to discuss your concerns.
Withdrawal of Consent
Your right: Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
How to exercise it: You can withdraw your consent through your account settings or by contacting us.
Complaints
Your right: If you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes on data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We are committed to keeping our privacy practices transparent and up-to-date:
Notification of Changes
How we inform you: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors.
Notification methods: We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the App and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as adding a statement to our homepage or sending you a notification).
Reviewing Changes
Your responsibility: We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Your Continued Use
What it means: Your continued use of Boycat after any modification to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such modification.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact teamboycottbuddy@gmail.com.