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Effective Date: June 24, 2025
At Cone Crows LLC ("we", "us", "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use Builds — our mobile-first platform for car enthusiasts.
1. What Information We Collect
A. Account Information
When you sign up via Google, Apple, or Facebook:
- We receive your name, email address, and profile picture (if available)
- We store a unique user ID and account creation timestamp
- Your profile picture, if provided, is stored on our servers and may be publicly displayed within the app.
B. User-Generated Content
When you add a Ride, Build, comment, or check-in:
- We store your submissions and associate them with your account.
- Photos and videos you upload are stored securely and are generally visible to other users within the app.
C. Device & Usage Data
We may collect:
- Device type and app version
- IP address, time zone, and general location (approximate)
- Activity data (e.g., which screens you visited, interaction frequency)
D. Optional Location Data
If you choose to enable location services or allow GPS/browser location access:
- We collect your approximate or precise location (with your explicit permission).
- We use this location data to enable features like check-ins, creating and displaying local events, and for location-based content discovery.
- You can disable location access at any time in your device or browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect to:
- Operate and improve the app
- Personalize your experience
- Display content, events, and discussions relevant to your interests
- Communicate updates or important notices
- Detect misuse or abuse of the platform
3. Analytics and Ads
We may use analytics tools (like Firebase/Google Analytics, PostHog, or Amplitude) to understand user behavior. We may also display ads in the future.
These tools may use SDKs and other tracking technologies to collect data about:
- App usage
- Event participation
- Build engagement
- This data is generally anonymized or aggregated to help us analyze trends and improve the app.
We do not currently use personalized tracking for third-party ad networks, but may do so in the future with notice.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data:
- With third-party service providers who assist us in operating, analyzing, and improving the app, including those that provide services for content moderation, such as cloud storage providers, analytics providers, and potentially advertising partners.
- If legally required (e.g., court order, law enforcement)
- To protect the safety, rights, or property of users or the platform
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using third-party services, including Supabase, which implement modern access control and encryption.
We take precautions to:
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Limit who can see your data internally
- Safeguard content, check-ins, and account info
However, no online service can guarantee 100% security. Please be mindful of what you share within the app.
6. Data Retention
We generally retain user content and account data for as long as your account remains active on the platform.
Account Deactivation & Deletion:
You have the ability to deactivate or delete your account at any time directly through the app's settings.
Upon account deactivation or deletion:
- Your profile and direct access to your account will be removed.
- Most content directly associated with your main profile (such as your personal Builds, Rides, and check-ins) will be removed from public view or de-associated from your profile.
- For details on how certain user-generated content (like comments) may persist and our retention of minimal system logs, please refer to the "Content Persistence in Discussions" and "Minimal Logs" subsections below.
Content Persistence in Discussions:
To maintain the continuity and integrity of discussions, certain user-generated content, such as comments or discussion posts, and associated information (like your name and profile picture at the time of posting), are designed to remain visible on the platform even if your account is later deactivated or deleted. Other content, like your main profile and uploaded Rides or Builds, would be de-associated or removed upon account deletion.
Minimal Logs:
We also retain minimal system logs and other necessary data for security, audit, and legal compliance purposes for a limited period, even after an account is deactivated or deleted.
7. Children's Privacy
Builds is not intended for users under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we learn an individual under 18 has created an account, we will delete it.
8. Your Choices
You have choices regarding the information you provide and your control over your data:
- View or Edit Profile Data: You can view and edit your profile information and content directly within the app's settings.
- Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time through the app's settings. Please refer to Section 6 (Data Retention) for details on what happens to your data upon deletion.
- Location Access: You can revoke your consent for location data collection via your device or browser settings at any time.
- Notifications and Communications: You can opt out of receiving certain notifications or emails from us through the app settings or by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails, should we begin sending them.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy over time. If changes are material, we'll notify you in the app or via email (if provided).
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights (such as access, correction, or deletion of your data), please contact us:
Cone Crows LLC
3552 Pelham Parkway
#1032
Pelham, AL 35124
privacy@conecrows.com