Last updated: January 20, 2025
Our Approach to Privacy
At Curatle, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our services, including our website and iOS mobile application.
Platform Information
Curatle operates as both a web application and an iOS mobile app. This privacy policy applies to both platforms. Our iOS app is available on the Apple App Store and follows Apple's privacy guidelines and requirements.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect the following types of personal information:
- Account Information: Email address (when provided), username, and authentication data when you create an account or sign in through Google OAuth or Apple Sign-In
- Profile Information: Username, profile picture, and any other information you choose to add to your profile
- User-Generated Content: Product builds, collections, comments, images, and other content you create or share on our platform
Technical Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version, and device identifiers
- Usage Data: App interactions, features used, time spent in app, search queries, and navigation patterns
- Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and crash reports for troubleshooting
- Location Data: Approximate location for regional content and compliance (not precise location)
Third-Party Data
- Google Sign-In: When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address and basic profile information as permitted by your Google account settings
- Apple Sign-In: When you sign in with Apple, we receive limited information based on your privacy choices. You can choose to share your email address or use Apple's private relay service, and you can hide your email entirely. We only receive the information you explicitly choose to share
- Analytics: We use analytics services to understand app performance and user behavior
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- App Functionality: To provide core features like saving builds, managing collections, and personalizing your experience
- Account Management: To create and maintain your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
- Product Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and develop new features
- Communication: To send important notifications about your account, app updates, and service announcements
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform (such as hosting, analytics, and authentication services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Curatle, our users, or others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business
- Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Specifically:
- Account information is retained while your account is active
- User-generated content is retained until you delete it or close your account
- Technical and usage data is typically retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
- Some information may be retained longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain legal limitations). iOS app users can delete their account directly through the app settings
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the methods provided at the end of this policy.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy.
iOS App Specific Information
For users of our iOS application, please note:
- We do not access your device's camera, microphone, or contacts without explicit permission
- We do not track you across other apps or websites owned by other companies
- We use Apple's secure authentication systems when available
- Push notifications are used only for app functionality and can be disabled in your device settings
- You can delete your account directly from the iOS app by going to Settings > Account > Delete Account, which will remove all your personal data and content from our servers
- We comply with Apple's App Store guidelines and privacy requirements
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized features. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. For iOS app users, we may also provide in-app notifications of significant changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Jurisdiction and Governing Law
This privacy policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For EU residents, this includes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For California residents, this includes the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).