Privacy Policy - Anihon Carbon Navi

1. Introduction

Anihon Carbon Navi ("we", "our", or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

Account information (email address, username, profile picture)
Location data (postal code, street address for garbage collection schedules)
Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)

2.2 Usage Data

Waste disposal records (category, weight, date/time)
CO2 reduction calculations and statistics
Points, rankings, and achievement data
App usage patterns and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide and maintain our services
To personalize your garbage collection schedule based on your location
To calculate and display your CO2 reduction impact
To manage the points system, leaderboards, and eco-challenges
To send push notifications about collection schedules and achievements
To improve our services and develop new features
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) with industry-standard encryption. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

With service providers (Firebase, Google Maps) necessary to operate the App
Aggregated, anonymized data for leaderboard and community features
When required by law or to protect our legal rights
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Export your data in a portable format
Opt-out of push notifications
Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

8. Children's Privacy

Our App 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 data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Anihon Carbon Navi
Email: privacy@anihoncarbonnavi.com