Privacy Policy for boatofthe.day

1. Introduction

Welcome to boatofthe.day ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information Collected Automatically

We prioritize your privacy and collect minimal data.

• Purchase Verification: We do not handle your financial details directly. Transactions are processed through Google Play Services. We receive a purchase token (Purchase ID) to verify that you have bought the app or a subscription, ensuring you have access to daily content.
• Device & Usage Data: In the future, we may collect anonymous crash reports and usage data to improve app stability. Currently, we do not use third-party analytics trackers.

B. Information You Provide (User Submissions)

We do not require account creation to use the mobile application.

• Photo Submissions: If you submit photos of boats via our website for potential inclusion in the app, you may choose to provide your name for credit or remain anonymous. By submitting a photo, you grant us the right to display it within the app. We do not sell your photos to third parties.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To deliver the daily wallpaper image to your device.
• License Verification: To confirm your purchase status via Google Play.
• App Functionality: To set the wallpaper on your device (requires specific device permissions).

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell your data. We use trusted third-party providers to help us operate the app. These providers have access to your data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

• Google Cloud Platform & AWS (Amazon Web Services): We use these services for hosting images and backend infrastructure.
• Google Play Services: Handles payment processing and license verification.

5. Advertising

We do not display advertisements in boatofthe.day, and we do not share your data with advertising networks.

6. Device Permissions

To function correctly, the app may request certain permissions:

• Set Wallpaper: Required to update your background with the daily boat image.
• Storage/Photos (Future): In the future, if we allow direct uploads or saving images to your gallery, we will request permission to access your device storage.

You can revoke these permissions at any time in your device settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain purchase tokens for as long as necessary to provide the service. User-submitted photos and associated credits are retained indefinitely unless you request their removal.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your data, including accessing, correcting, or deleting your information.

• Submissions: If you have submitted a photo and wish to remove it or change how you are credited, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

• Email: legal@boatofthe.day