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Privacy Policy for Illini Dads

Effective Date: August 7, 2025

Illini Dads (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our mobile application, Illini Dads.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you use the app:

• Email address – for account creation and communication.
• Name – to personalize the user experience.
• Password – securely stored and used for authentication.
• Location (approximate) – to show events near you.

We also collect app usage data and crash reports via analytics tools for performance and improvement purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account.
• To send notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM).
• To display relevant local events using your location.
• To improve the app experience through analytics and crash reporting.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored in our backend database hosted on Supabase (PostgreSQL). We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Some information (such as login tokens) may be stored on your device using local storage to maintain your session and improve usability.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, which may collect data as described in their own privacy policies:

• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) – for push notifications
• Firebase Analytics & Crashlytics – for analytics and crash reporting
• Google Maps SDK – for displaying map-based content

Please review their privacy policies for more information:

• Firebase Privacy and Security
• Google Maps Platform Terms of Service

5. Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time from within the app. For detailed instructions, visit our Account Deletion Instructions.

Once your account is deleted, all associated personal data will be permanently removed from our systems.

6. Children’s Privacy

The app is intended for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: communications@illinidads.com

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This policy may be updated from time to time. Please review it periodically for any changes.