Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how PepperStars ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App"). By using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address to authenticate your identity and synchronize data across your devices.
• Location Data: With your consent, we collect your device's location to provide real-time weather forecasts along your routes. This data is not stored after your session ends and is not shared with third parties.
• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the App, such as features used and time spent, to analyze and improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Authenticate and authorize user access
• Provide personalized features and content
• Analyze App usage to improve performance and user experience
• Send you updates and promotional materials, if you have opted in

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: We engage third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, such as analytics and advertising. These companies may have access to your information to perform these tasks but are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Third-Party Analytics and Advertising

We use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how users interact with our App. These tools collect information sent by your device or our App, including the pages you visit and other information that assists us in improving the App. We may also partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads within our App. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the App and other websites to provide targeted advertisements.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@pepperstars.dev.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers are located.