Effective Date: 20/07/2024
Unofficial Mech is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, Unofficial Mech.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information through the App:
Personal Information: This information identifies you as an individual and may include:
Usage data: information about your interaction with the App, such as features used, browsing history, and crash logs.
Account information: username, password (hashed and salted), and profile information.
Non-Personal Information: This information does not identify you as an individual and may include:
Aggregated data: derived from your Personal Information and anonymized so it does not identify any specific user.
Log data: information automatically collected when you use the App, such as access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect information through various methods when you use the App:
Directly from You: You may provide Personal Information when you create an account, use certain features, or contact us for support.
Automatically: We collect information automatically through the App's technology, including cookies and similar tracking technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Provide and improve the App: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the App, personalize your experience, and develop new features.
Analyze Usage: We use your information to analyze how users interact with the App, identify trends, and improve its functionality.
Communicate with You: We may use your information to communicate with you about the App, including sending service announcements, promotional offers, and responding to your inquiries.
Security and Fraud Prevention: We use your information to protect the App from unauthorized access, misuse, and fraud.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate and improve the App. These providers may be located in different countries and jurisdictions. We will only share your information with providers who have agreed to comply with strict data privacy and security standards.
Here are the categories of third-party service providers we may share your information with:
Hosting Providers: We store your information on servers provided by third-party hosting companies.
Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics services to understand how users interact with the App and improve its performance.
Payment Processors: We may use third-party payment processors if the App offers in-app purchases or subscriptions.
We will never sell or rent your Personal Information to third-party marketers without your explicit consent. However, we may share your Aggregated Data or Non-Personal Information with third parties for various purposes, such as market research or advertising.
5. Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding your information:
Account Information: You can access your account information through the App settings.
Location Services: You may be able to control whether the App accesses your location information through your device settings.
Push Notifications: You can opt-out of receiving push notifications through the App settings.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can adjust your browser settings to manage your preferences.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet or electronic storage system is completely secure.
8. Children's Privacy
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. We will delete any Personal Information collected from a child under 13 upon verification.
9. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your own.