Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information we gather automatically when you use our Service.

1.1 Information You Provide

Data Type	Examples	Purpose
Account Information	Email address, username, password	Account creation and authentication
Profile Information	Display name, bio, profile picture	Social features and personalization
Communication Data	Messages, posts, comments	Platform functionality and content delivery
Preferences	Notification settings, privacy choices	Service customization

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our app, features used, time spent
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs
• Analytics Data: App performance, crash reports, user engagement metrics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

• Create and maintain your user account
• Enable social features like chat rooms and following
• Deliver personalized content and recommendations
• Process and respond to your requests and inquiries

2.2 Communication

• Send account-related notifications and updates
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Notify you of important service changes

2.3 Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Conduct research and analytics
• Develop new features and functionality
• Optimize app performance and user experience

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Public Information

Certain information is public by design:

• Your username and public profile information
• Posts and comments you make in public chat rooms
• Your follower/following relationships (if public)

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Service:

• Cloud Infrastructure: Firebase (Google) for backend services and authentication
• Analytics: Google Analytics for app usage insights
• Customer Support: Support platform providers
• Email Services: Email delivery providers for notifications

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

4. Data Security and Protection

4.1 Technical Safeguards

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using TLS and at rest using AES-256
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements
• Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Use of enterprise-grade cloud security (Firebase/Google Cloud)

4.2 Operational Safeguards

• Employee training on data protection and privacy
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular security monitoring and incident response procedures
• Secure development practices and code reviews

5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Account Management

• Access: View and download your personal data
• Update: Modify your profile and account information
• Delete: Delete your account and associated data
• Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format

5.2 Privacy Controls

• Control who can see your profile and posts
• Manage notification preferences
• Block or report other users
• Opt out of marketing communications

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal data are permanently deleted within 30 days
• Public posts may be retained for community continuity but are anonymized
• Some data may be retained longer for legal or safety reasons

6. Third-Party Services and Integrations

6.1 Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for:

• User authentication and account management
• Real-time database and cloud storage
• Push notifications and messaging
• Analytics and performance monitoring

Firebase's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

6.2 Analytics Services

We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our app:

• Google Analytics for mobile apps
• Firebase Analytics for user engagement
• Crash reporting tools for app stability

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

8. Children's Privacy

TradingRoars is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy 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
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)
• Providing in-app notifications

10. Regional Privacy Rights

10.1 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.

10.2 European Users (GDPR)

Users in the European Economic Area have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.

11. Contact Us About Privacy