Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

StimmUp ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our platform.

2. Data We Collect

• Account data (email, username, profile image)
• Poll activity (votes, created polls, responses)
• Usage data (device, app version, crash reports)
• Billing data (if you subscribe to StimmUp Pro via Stripe)
• Cookies/local storage (for login sessions, preferences)

3. How We Use Your Data

• Provide app functionality and enable polling features
• Deliver personalized experiences and improvements
• Send login links and important service updates
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Moderate polls and enforce our content guidelines

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

For users in the EU, we process your data under the following legal bases:

• Your consent (e.g., email login)
• Performance of a contract (e.g., Pro subscriptions)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., app analytics)
• Compliance with legal obligations

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability
• Object to or restrict data processing

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at office@appvalleys.com.

6. Third-Party Services

We use trusted partners such as Vercel, Stripe, and NextAuth for authentication, analytics, and payments. These providers may collect and process data on our behalf under their own privacy terms.

7. Data Transfers

Your data may be processed or stored in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States. We ensure adequate safeguards through data processing agreements and standard contractual clauses.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as needed to provide our services. You can delete your account anytime to remove your personal data.

9. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries or data requests, contact us at office@appvalleys.com.