This Privacy Policy describes how Coding Mind ("we", "us", or "our"), the publisher of commonMatters, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application. By using commonMatters, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
commonMatters was created by Lanqi Li and is published on the App Store by Coding Mind (codingmind.com).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use the app:
- Account information: name, email address, and profile photo when you register.
- User-generated content: posts, comments, and other content you create within the app.
- Device information: device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
- Usage data: features you interact with, time spent in the app, and crash reports.
- Camera & photo library: only when you explicitly choose to upload a profile picture. We do not access your camera or photos without your permission.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the commonMatters app.
- Create and manage your account.
- Enable community features such as posts and interactions.
- Send important service-related notifications.
- Diagnose technical problems and fix bugs.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Sharing
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: trusted third-party services (e.g., Firebase by Google) that help us operate the app, bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal requirements: if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
- Business transfers: in the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at the email below.
5. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children's Privacy
commonMatters is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data.
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@codingmind.com.
8. Third-Party Services
The app may use third-party services such as Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and analytics. These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app or on our website. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hello@codingmind.com
- Website: https://codingmind.com/