Privacy Policy

At BeardForge, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding your personal data when you use our mobile application and website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information to provide you with our services:

• Email Address: Required for account creation, app access, and communication purposes
• User Preferences: Settings and customizations you make within the app
• Progress Data: Your beard growth tracking data and checklist completions (stored locally and may sync across devices)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous website traffic data, including:

• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Device type and browser information
• General geographic location (country/region level)
• Referral sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and maintaining the BeardForge app functionality
• Communicating with you about app updates, features, and support
• Personalizing your beard growth experience and recommendations
• Improving our app and website through anonymous analytics
• Ensuring account security and preventing fraud

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data security is important to us:

• All personal data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• Progress data and preferences are primarily stored locally on your device
• Account synchronization across devices may occur through secure cloud storage
• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in app functionality (app stores, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request information about the data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal of Consent: Opt out of communications or data processing

6. Children's Privacy

BeardForge is intended for general audiences and does not have specific age restrictions. However, we encourage parental guidance for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

7. International Data Transfers

As we operate from Estonia, your data may be processed and stored within the European Union. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of BeardForge after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Information