Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

To provide account features and save your progress, we collect only:

• Email address (optional - only if you choose to create an account)
• Age range (self-declared, approximate: 18-25, 25-40, 41-55, or 55+)
• Your voting history (Fire/Fade votes)
• Points and achievements earned through app usage

We do NOT ask for or collect your name, specific age, gender, or any other identifying information beyond your email address and broad age range.

Usage Data

We collect limited data about app usage to improve performance and display statistics:

• Vote counts (Fire/Fade statistics)
• General app performance metrics
• Crash reports (containing no personal data)

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

• Names or other contact information beyond email
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Social media profiles or accounts
• Photos, videos, or other user-generated content
• Browsing history or app usage outside our app

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Email Addresses

• To create and maintain your account
• To save and sync your votes, points, and achievements across devices
• To enable account recovery if you forget your password
• To send important service-related notifications (optional)

Age Range

• To serve age-appropriate content and cultural moments
• To personalize your experience with relevant trending topics
• To ensure content matches your demographic interests

Note: We only collect broad age ranges (18-25, 25-40, 41-55, 55+), not your specific age or date of birth.

Voting and Usage Data

• Display aggregated voting statistics within the app
• Track your personal progress, points, and achievements
• Improve app functionality and performance
• Fix technical issues and bugs

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (e.g., hosting providers, email services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized, aggregated statistics that cannot identify individual users.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information:

• Email addresses and account data are stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• We use secure servers and databases to store user information
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We regularly review and update our security practices

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

5. Third-Party Services

The App may use third-party services (such as app stores) that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.

6. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us at appsupport@basedtakes.net and we will delete such information from our servers.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can view your account information and voting history within the app
• Correction: You can update your email address in your account settings
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at appsupport@basedtakes.net
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data by contacting us
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of optional notifications in your account settings

If you choose to use the app anonymously without creating an account, you can simply uninstall the app at any time. No personal data will remain on our servers.

8. California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Delete personal information held by businesses
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Non-discrimination for exercising their CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at appsupport@basedtakes.net.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our app from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the app, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the app and on our website. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Us