Privacy Policy

Welcome to AppFountain (the "Service"), located at https://appfountain.dev (the "Site"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website, including any related services, features, or content offered by AppFountain. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you sign up or use the Service, we may collect personal information that can be used to identify you. This information may include:

• Name and email address (provided via Google OAuth sign-in).
• Profile information that you choose to share on your user profile, such as a username or profile description.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may also collect certain non-personal information automatically when you use the Site, including:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and search terms.
• Cookies and tracking technologies: Information gathered to personalize your experience, analyze user trends, and gather demographic data.

2. Google OAuth Sign-In

2.1 How We Use Google OAuth

We use Google OAuth to allow you to authenticate and log in to AppFountain without creating a separate username and password. When you use Google OAuth:

• Information Collected: We only receive limited profile data from Google (e.g., your name and email address, as permitted by Google's API and your Google account privacy settings).
• Purpose: We use this information to create or connect your AppFountain account, facilitate secure logins, and provide you with personalized services.
• Control: You can manage the information Google shares with us by reviewing and adjusting your Google Account privacy settings at https://myaccount.google.com.

2.2 Data Retention and Security

We store any data we receive from Google OAuth in accordance with our Data Retention and Security Practices (see Sections 4 and 5). We do not share your Google account credentials, and we only store the tokens necessary to maintain your logged-in session in an encrypted format.

3. User Profiles

3.1 Publicly Visible Information

Some parts of your user profile may be publicly visible to other users of the Service. This may include your username, any profile photo or avatar, and any optional profile details you choose to share (e.g., a short bio). You have the option to update or remove your profile information at any time.

3.2 Profile Updates

You can edit your profile information directly through the Site's user profile settings. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you provide is accurate and up to date.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Account Creation and Authentication: To create, maintain, and secure your account through Google OAuth.
2. Service Provision: To provide and maintain the features and functionality of AppFountain, including user profile management.
3. User Experience: To tailor your experience on the Site, including remembering your preferences.
4. Analytics and Improvements: To analyze how users interact with the Site, diagnose issues, and improve our Service.
5. Communications: To send you transactional or administrative communications (e.g., updates to our terms, policy changes, or security alerts).

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy (unless a longer retention period is required by law). Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

If you wish to request deletion of your data, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 (Contact Us). Please note that if you request deletion of your account, we may retain certain information for legal or compliance purposes, or to enforce our agreements.

6. Security Practices

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypting sensitive data in transit (e.g., using SSL/TLS).
• Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel.
• Regularly monitoring our systems for possible vulnerabilities or attacks.

Despite these safeguards, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and enhance your user experience.
• Provide essential functions, such as keeping you logged in during your session.
• Analyze usage patterns and traffic on the Site (e.g., via analytics tools).

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.

8. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

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

• Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies to help us provide and improve the Service. They only receive the information necessary to perform their contracted services, and they are obligated to maintain confidentiality.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you before your personal information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information when we believe it is necessary to protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of AppFountain, our users, or the public.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the jurisdiction where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. We comply with applicable legal requirements when transferring personal information to countries other than the one in which you reside. If you have any questions about our data transfer practices, please contact us at the address below.

10. Children's Privacy

AppFountain is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 may have provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove the child's information and/or terminate any corresponding account.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Access: The right to request a copy of your personal information we hold.
• Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal information.
• Restriction: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your information.
• Data Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: contact@believemotion.com

We will make every effort to resolve your concerns promptly and effectively.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices.

Your continued use of AppFountain following any updates to this Privacy Policy indicates your acceptance of the changes. If we make material changes, we will provide a more prominent notice or obtain your consent when required by law.

By using AppFountain, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site or our Services.

Thank you for trusting AppFountain with your information.