Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Your Significant Otter ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service"). Our Service is designed to provide private and separate relationship spaces while ensuring the security of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information (email address, username, password)
• Profile information (name, profile picture)
• Relationship content (posts, comments, photos, timeline events)
• Communication preferences
• Device location data (with your permission)
• Photos and media (with your permission)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, access times)
• Usage data (interactions with the app, feature usage patterns)
• Performance data (crash reports, diagnostic information)

3. Use of Third-Party Services

3.1 AI Services and Content Processing

We use third-party artificial intelligence services to enhance your experience. This includes:

• Processing relationship content to generate insights and recommendations
• Analyzing interaction patterns to provide personalized features
• Using OpenAI's API for generating relationship insights and AI-powered features

When using these AI features, your content may be processed by our third-party AI service providers under strict privacy and security measures. While we carefully select our AI service providers, please note that AI-generated content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.

3.2 Other Third-Party Services

We also utilize:

• Cloud storage and hosting services for data management
• Analytics services for app performance monitoring
• Crash reporting tools for service improvement

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining the Service's core functionality
• Processing and completing transactions
• Managing your relationship spaces and content
• Generating AI-powered relationship insights
• Providing customer support
• Analyzing and improving the Service
• Detecting and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal obligations

5. Data Privacy in Relationship Spaces

Our Service maintains strict privacy boundaries between relationship spaces:

• Each relationship space is completely separate and private
• Content is only visible to you and your connected partner(s) within each specific space
• We do not share your relationship content between spaces or with other users
• You maintain full control over your content within each relationship space

6. Cookie Management

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage these preferences through:

• The app's settings page, where you can configure cookie preferences
• Options to disable functional and marketing cookies
• Your device settings for additional control over tracking

Essential cookies required for basic functionality cannot be disabled.

7. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure data storage facilities

We reserve the right to store data in both encrypted and decrypted forms as necessary for providing the Service, while maintaining appropriate security measures in both cases.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

9. Account Deletion

You can delete your account and associated data at any time through the Settings page in the app. Upon deletion:

• All your personal information will be permanently deleted
• User-generated content will be removed from our systems
• Backup copies will be deleted within 30 days
• Some information may be retained if required by law

10. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When we no longer need personal data, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data to servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: support@yoursignificantotter.com