Effective date: 17 November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Home Boards (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information about you when you use the App, Website, or otherwise interact with us. This policy also explains your rights and how to contact us.

1. Who we are

• App name: Home Boards
  
  

• Developer / Controller: Chu Ming
  
  

• Contact email: chu_mings@yahoo.com
  
  
  

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through the Home Boards mobile app distributed via Google Play, our Website, and any related services, features, or content we provide.

3. Information we collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize the App and related services. Types of data:

A. Information you provide directly

• Account information: name, email, username, password (if you create an account)
  
  

• Profile data: optional profile photo, bio, preferences
  
  

• Content you submit: posts, comments, messages, files, images, media uploaded to the app
  
  

• Support communications: emails, chat transcripts, feedback
  
  

B. Device & usage information (automatically collected)

• Device identifiers: device model, manufacturer, operating system, device identifiers (Android ID), app version
  
  

• Usage data: app usage logs, features used, crash logs, performance metrics
  
  

• Network & connectivity: IP address, mobile carrier, connection type, timestamps
  
  

C. Optional data (only if you give permission)

• Location data: approximate or precise location (only if you grant permission)
  
  

• Camera & microphone: if you use in-app camera or voice features (only with user permission)
  
  

• Contacts: only if you explicitly import or sync contacts and with your consent
  
  

D. Third-party data

• Information from third-party services if you sign in with them (e.g., Google Sign-In) or integrate with other third-party services. The data you permit them to share will be described at the time of connection.
  
  

4. How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the App and Website
  
  

• Create and manage your account
  
  

• Process your content and enable features (sharing, messaging, saving)
  
  

• Personalize content and recommendations
  
  

• Communicate with you (updates, support, marketing if consented)
  
  

• Improve, analyze, and monitor usage and performance
  
  

• Detect, prevent and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
  
  

• Comply with legal obligations
  
  

5. Legal bases for processing (where applicable)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or subject to similar laws, our legal bases include:

• Performance of a contract: providing the App and services you request
  
  

• Consent: for optional features such as marketing or location access
  
  

• Legitimate interests: improving the App and protecting users (balanced against your rights)
  
  

• Legal obligation: complying with courts, law enforcement, or regulators
  
  

6. Sharing & disclosure of information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data as follows:

• Service providers: trusted third parties who perform services (hosting, analytics, crash reporting, payment processors) under contract
  
  

• Third-party integrations: with your explicit permission (e.g., cloud storage, social networks)
  
  

• Legal reasons: to comply with legal process, enforce our rights, or respond to emergency situations
  
  

• Business transfers: in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (we will notify users)
  
  

7. Third-party services and links

The App or Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This policy does not apply to those third parties; review their privacy policies before providing information.

8. Analytics & advertising

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics / Firebase — replace with the services you use) to measure performance and usage. If we use advertising or personalized ads, we will disclose it and obtain any required consent.

9. Data retention

We retain personal information as needed to provide the App, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type; we delete or anonymize data when no longer needed.

10. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is perfectly secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a breach occurs, we will follow applicable laws for notifications.

11. Children’s privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 (or change to match local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the applicable minimum age. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will delete it.

12. Your rights and choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
  
  

• Restriction or objection to processing
  
  

• Data portability
  
  

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  
  

To exercise rights, contact chu_mings@yahoo.com. We may require verification and will respond as required by law.

13. International transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored and processed in countries other than your own. By using the App, you consent to such transfers. We use appropriate safeguards when transferring data internationally.

14. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy when our practices change. We will post the updated policy with a new effective date and, if required, notify users via email or in-app notice.

15. Contact us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: chu_mings@yahoo.com