Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to MeFirst ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Account Information: Email address, username, display name, profile photo, and bio when you create an account
- Content: Claims ("MeFirsts"), responses ("AlsoMes"), comments, reactions, and any media (photos, videos) you upload
- Communications: Messages you send to us for support or feedback
We automatically collect certain information:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features you use, and time spent
- Push Notification Tokens: To send you notifications (with your permission)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Display your content to other users
- Send push notifications (with your consent)
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Public Content: Your claims, responses, comments, and profile are visible to other users
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and storage services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication through Firebase Auth
- Regular security assessments
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your account information
- Control push notification preferences
- Request a copy of your data
- Delete your account at any time
7. Children's Privacy
MeFirst is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.