Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pearly Pocket. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and profile information.
• Authentication Data: We use Replit Auth for secure authentication, which may include your Replit profile information.
• Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our application, including your interactions with features like availability calendars, messaging, and games.
• Communication Data: Messages you send through our platform are stored to provide the messaging functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our services
• Improve, personalize, and expand our services
• Understand and analyze how you use our application
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• Process your transactions and manage your account
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and provide customer service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as described in this policy:

• With Your Friends: Your availability status and profile information may be shared with users you've connected with as friends.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

7. Third-Party Authentication

Our application uses Replit Auth for authentication. When you sign in through Replit, you are subject to Replit's privacy policy in addition to ours. We recommend reviewing Replit's privacy policy to understand how they handle your information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

Our services are hosted and operated in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

10. 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. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we provide additional privacy protections under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

12. Contact Us

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