Privacy Policy for ForkIt

ForkIt ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is 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 ("App/Website"). If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App/Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Account Information

• Email address
• Encrypted password (via Devise)
• Username or display name (if applicable)

b. User-Generated Content

• Images of bikes and any metadata you upload with them

c. Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (model, OS version, unique identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, app/website version, access times)
• Crash reports and diagnostics (used to improve stability)

🔐 We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as government ID numbers, financial info, or health data).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain your user account
• To allow you to upload and view bike images
• To respond to support requests and feedback
• To improve app functionality and user experience
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and policy violations
• To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data only under the following circumstances:

• With service providers: For hosting, analytics, or support (all bound by confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law: In response to a legal request (court order, subpoena, etc.)
• To enforce policies: To prevent fraud or misuse of the App/Website
• With your consent: If you opt-in to additional features requiring data access

4. User-Generated Content

Any images you upload may be publicly visible to other users of the App/Website. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the rights to upload and share this content. We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that violates our Terms of Use or applicable laws.

5. Data Retention

We retain user data as long as your account is active or as needed for legitimate purposes (e.g., legal compliance, security). You may delete your account at any time, which will also remove your uploaded content and personal information, subject to backup and legal obligations.

6. Children’s Privacy

This App/Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child without consent, contact us immediately.

7. Security

We use industry-standard encryption and access controls to protect your data. While we take reasonable measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request corrections or deletions
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at yavor@forkitapp.com.

9. Third-Party Services and SDKs

Our app/website may use third-party services or SDKs (e.g., image processing, analytics). We ensure all third parties comply with Google Play’s SDK policies, including data collection and permission usage.

We do not use third-party advertising SDKs.

10. International Users

If you access the App/Website from outside your country, your data may be transferred to and processed in your country or other locations where we or our service providers operate. We comply with data protection laws applicable to international transfers.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via the App/Website or email.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: yavor@forkitapp.com