Privacy Policy for ConNEXTion

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ConNEXTion ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the ConNEXTion mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and profile photo (via Google Sign-In)
• League Data: League memberships, scores, activities, and participation data
• Settings and Preferences: App settings, daily goals, notification preferences
• Custom Categories: User-defined activity categories and biases (Premium feature)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: App usage statistics, screen time data (with your permission)
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers
• Analytics Data: App performance, crash reports, and usage patterns (via Firebase)

2.3 Permissions

• Camera: Used exclusively for scanning QR codes to join leagues. No photos or videos are captured or stored.
• Usage Access: Optional permission to track screen time and app usage for wellness scoring. You must explicitly grant this permission.
• Notifications: To send you reminders and updates about your leagues and activities

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the ConNEXTion service
• To calculate wellness scores and track your progress
• To enable league participation and leaderboard features
• To process subscription payments (via Google Play Billing)
• To send notifications about your leagues and achievements
• To improve app functionality and user experience
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Within Leagues

When you join a league, the following information is shared with other league members:

• Your display name and profile photo
• Your daily wellness scores
• Your league rankings and achievements
• Your badges and premium badges (if applicable)

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, cloud functions, analytics, and crash reporting
• Google Play Services: In-app purchases and subscription management

These services may collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

5. Data Storage and Security

• Cloud Storage: Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase with industry-standard encryption
• Local Storage: Some data is cached locally on your device for offline access
• Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Access Control: Strict access controls limit who can access your data

6. Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your data (Premium feature)
• Opt-Out: Disable analytics or specific permissions

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.

7. Data Retention

• Active account data is retained as long as your account is active
• After account deletion, most data is removed within 30 days
• Some anonymized analytics data may be retained for service improvement
• League data may be retained for historical purposes even after you leave a league

8. Children's Privacy

ConNEXTion is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Subscriptions and Payments

• Subscription payments are processed through Google Play Billing
• We do not store your credit card or payment information
• Subscription data (tier, status, expiry) is stored to provide premium features
• See Google Play's privacy policy for payment processing details

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting the new policy in the app. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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