Uni Puzzle Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 23, 2024

Uni Puzzle (hereinafter referred to as "we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users who visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website https://puzzle-unic.web.app/, how we use this information, with whom we share it, and your rights regarding this information.

By using our services or accessing our website, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Privacy Policy.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

While providing and improving our services, we may collect different types of information:

Personally Identifiable Information (PII):

Via Firebase Authentication: When you register or log in to our application (e.g., via email/password or your Google account), you provide us with information such as your name and email address. Firebase Authentication is a service that helps us securely manage this information.
User-Generated Content: When you create comments, posts, or similar content, this content is stored in our Cloud Firestore database along with your user ID. This content may include information that can be seen or interacted with by other users.

Usage Data and Device Information:

Via Google Analytics: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain usage data. This data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, time spent on our website, pages visited, and referring URLs. This information is used anonymously or in aggregate to understand our website's performance and improve the user experience.
Server Logs: Our website, served via Firebase Hosting, collects standard server logs (e.g., access times, IP addresses, HTTP requests). This data is used to ensure security, troubleshoot issues, and maintain our services.

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance your experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser. You can manage or refuse cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may cause some features of our website not to function properly.

2. Why Do We Collect Your Information and How Do We Use It?

We use the information we collect for various purposes:

To Provide and Manage Services: We use your information to provide the core functionalities of our website, such as creating and managing user accounts, and storing and displaying the content you publish.
To Personalize Your Experience: We may use your information to tailor our services and content to your interests.
To Improve Services: By analyzing aggregated usage data, we understand how our website is used. This allows us to identify errors, improve performance, and develop new features. Google Analytics is an important tool that assists us in these analyses.
For Security and Fraud Prevention: We use your information to ensure the security of your accounts and to prevent abuse and fraud.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders.

3. With Whom Do We Share Your Information?

We share your information in limited circumstances and generally for the purpose of providing our services:

Google Firebase Service Providers: The infrastructure and functionality of our website are built on Google's Firebase platform (e.g., Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Hosting, Google Analytics). These services provide the necessary technical infrastructure for the secure processing and storage of your data. This means your data may be processed by Google for the purpose of providing Firebase services.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by a legal obligation or upon request from competent authorities.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred to the relevant third party.

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Protection of Your Data

We take necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your data. The Firebase platform is designed with strong security features. Our database rules include strict access controls, such as ensuring that authenticated users have permission to write to specific data. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention Period

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Data that is no longer needed or for which there is no legal obligation to retain is securely deleted.

6. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your privacy:

Right to Access: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions (e.g., if the data no longer serves the purpose for which it was collected).
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal data to another organization in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format under certain conditions.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided us with personal information and you wish for this information to be deleted, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When any changes occur, we will inform you by posting the policy on this page and revising the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also notify you (e.g., by posting a notice on our website or via email). It is advisable to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have any privacy-related concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following email address:

Email: nesenosun@gmail.com