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PLEDGE APP PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 8, 2025
Last Updated: October 8, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Pledge (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address
Username
Profile information (optional)

1.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

Pledge goals and descriptions
Daily task completions and progress data
Streak information and achievement records
App usage statistics and interaction patterns
Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)

1.3 Location Information

We do not collect precise location data. General location information may be inferred from your IP address for analytics purposes only.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Pledge app functionality
Track your progress and calculate streaks
Send push notifications and reminders (with your consent)
Generate personalized recommendations and insights
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Prevent fraud and ensure app security
Comply with legal obligations

3.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

Cloud hosting and data storage (Firebase)
Analytics and app performance monitoring (Expo Analytics)
Payment processing (RevenueCat, Google Play Billing)
Push notifications

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to:

Protect our rights and property
Prevent illegal activities
Ensure user safety

3.4 Business Transfers

If Pledge is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. DATA SECURITY

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication protocols
Regular security audits
Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and data at any time through the app settings.

After deletion:

Personal information is removed within 30 days
Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the right to:

Access your personal information
Update or correct your information
Delete your account and data
Opt-out of push notifications
Withdraw consent for data processing
Request a copy of your data (data portability)
Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, visit the app settings or contact us at cankatsarac@gmail.com.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Pledge is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover that a child has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies.

10. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to deletion
Right to non-discrimination

We do not sell personal information.

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR:

Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent

Legal basis for processing: Consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

12. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through:

In-app notifications
Email notifications (if provided)
Updated “Last Updated” date

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:

Email: cankatsarac@gmail.com
App Support: Through in-app “Contact Us” feature

Data Protection Officer (if applicable): cankatsarac@gmail.com

14. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use analytics tools and may use cookies or similar technologies for:

App performance monitoring
User experience improvement
Analytics and statistics

You can manage these preferences in your device settings.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above and governs our collection, use, and disclosure of your information.