# Privacy Policy for TrendStar **Effective Date: August 2, 2025** ## Introduction Welcome to TrendStar ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application TrendStar (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using TrendStar, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. ## Information We Collect ### Information You Provide to Us **Account Information (Required)** - Email address - Username - Password (encrypted) - Subscription status (managed through App Store) **User Preferences** - Selected content niches (gym, streaming, wealth, self-improvement, fashion) - Saved/favorited trends - Push notification preferences ### Information Automatically Collected **Device Information** - Device type and model - Operating system version - App version **Usage Information** - Features used within the app - Trends viewed and saved - Interaction with AI analysis features - App performance data **Subscription Analytics** - Subscription status and revenue events (via RevenueCat) - No payment information is collected by us directly ## How We Use Your Information We use the collected information to: 1. **Provide Our Services** - Deliver trending content and AI analysis from third-party data providers - Personalize content recommendations based on your selected niches - Send push notifications for breakout trends (if enabled) - Maintain app functionality 2. **Account Management** - Create and manage your account - Verify subscription status through Apple's system - Provide customer support - Grant access to premium features and Discord community invite links 3. **Communication** - Send push notifications about trending content - Respond to support inquiries - Provide service updates ## Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following situations: **Service Providers** - **Supabase**: For secure data storage and authentication - **RevenueCat**: For subscription management and analytics - **Apple Push Notification Service**: For sending notifications - **Third-party trend data providers**: We receive analyzed trend data (we do not share your personal information with them) **Discord Community** - Premium subscribers receive an invite link to our Discord community - We do not share any personal information with Discord - Discord has its own privacy policy governing their platform **Legal Requirements** We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests. ## Data Sources TrendStar receives pre-analyzed trending content data from third-party providers who analyze publicly available content from TikTok and Instagram. We do not directly access these platforms or collect your social media credentials. ## Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including: - Encryption of passwords and sensitive data - Secure storage via Supabase - SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission - Regular security updates However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. ## Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as you maintain an active account: - **Account information**: Retained until you delete your account - **Saved trends and preferences**: Retained until you delete them or your account - **Usage data**: Retained indefinitely for service improvement ## Your Rights and Choices **Account Management** - Access and update your account information in the app settings - Delete your account directly through the app - Export your saved trends as a text file **Push Notifications** - Enable or disable push notifications through your iOS device settings **Data Requests** You may request to: - Access your personal data - Correct inaccurate data - Delete your account and associated data To exercise these rights, use the in-app account settings or contact us at vontatrendsdeveloper@gmail.com. ## Children's Privacy TrendStar relies on App Store age ratings and is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. ## International Data Transfers Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy. ## Updates to This Policy We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by: - Posting the new policy in the app - Updating the "Last Updated" date - Providing notice through the app for material changes ## Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: **Email:** vontatrendsdeveloper@gmail.com ## California Privacy Rights California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about exercising these rights. ## European Privacy Rights If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to object to certain processing. --- By using TrendStar, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.