Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Flipsentry ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Flipsentry, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, including:

• Name (first and last name)
• Email address
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Profile information

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
• Search queries and saved searches
• Notification preferences and interaction data
• Location data (with your permission) for marketplace searches

2.3 Third-Party Data

We may access publicly available data from Facebook Marketplace to provide our alert services. This data is used solely to match your search criteria and deliver notifications about relevant listings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• To create and manage your account
• To send you instant alerts about marketplace listings matching your criteria
• To process your subscription and payment transactions
• To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
• To personalize your experience and provide relevant content
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Email delivery and notifications
• Analytics and monitoring services
• Cloud hosting providers

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information by employees

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We 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. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for 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 immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: