Privacy Policy for Your Topic

Last Updated: October 5, 2025

Welcome to Your Topic (“we,” “our,” “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Your Topic mobile application (the “App”) and related services. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

a. Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign up, we may collect your name, email address, username, and password.

• Profile Details: Optional information like your bio, profile photo, and interests.

• Content You Create: Posts, stories, poems, essays, and comments you publish or share on the App.

• Communications: Messages or feedback you send to us or to other users.
  
  

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you use Your Topic, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Information such as how you use the App, which pages you visit, and interactions with posts.

• Device Information: Type of device, operating system, app version, and unique identifiers (e.g., device ID).

• Log Data: IP address, date/time of access, and app crash analytics for improving performance.
  
  

c. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We may use local storage or similar technologies to enhance user experience, remember preferences, and analyze usage trends.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the App and its features.

• Enable you to create, share, and interact with creative content.

• Personalize your experience (e.g., recommended posts or writers).

• Respond to your requests, comments, or feedback.

• Ensure community safety, prevent abuse, and enforce our Terms of Service.

• Send you important notifications or updates about your account or the App.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to anyone.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information only in the following cases:

• With Other Users: Content you publish (posts, comments, likes, etc.) is visible to other users.

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services (e.g., hosting, analytics, cloud storage) that help us operate the App.

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, users, or community integrity.

All third parties are required to protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

• To provide the App’s services.

• To comply with legal obligations.

• To resolve disputes or enforce agreements.
  
  

You can delete your account at any time to permanently remove your data from our systems (except where retention is required by law).

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

• Withdraw consent for data processing.

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

• Opt out of non-essential communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at vinayakrsutra239@gmail.com.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. You use the App at your own risk, but we are committed to continually improving security protections.

7. Children’s Privacy

Your Topic is intended for users aged 13 and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access the App from outside your country of residence, your information may be transferred and processed in other jurisdictions.
We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or integrations (e.g., Google Sign-In, Firebase, Supabase).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these services. Please review their respective privacy policies for more details.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
You’re encouraged to review this page regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: vinayakrsutar239@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/view/your-topic?usp=sharing