Privacy Policy

Introduction

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​​School Friend ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). This App is designed for users who have already registered their phone numbers offline. The only information collected is the phone number you registered offline, which is used for verification purposes. We do not collect any other personal data, and your information is securely stored in Firebase.

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1. Information We Collect

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1.1 Phone Number Verification:

• Registered Phone Number: The App requires users to verify their identity by providing the phone number they previously registered offline. This phone number is used exclusively for authentication purposes and to ensure that only authorized users can access the App.

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2. How We Use Your Information

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2.1 Verification and Access:

• Login and Authentication: Your registered phone number is used to verify your identity and grant you access to the App. No other personal data is collected or processed.

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3. Data Storage and Security

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3.1 Secure Storage:

• Firebase: Your phone number is securely stored in Firebase, a cloud platform that provides robust security measures, including encryption in transit and at rest. Firebase adheres to industry-standard security practices to protect your information.

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3.2 Data Retention:

• Retention Period: Your phone number is stored for as long as you maintain access to the App. If you no longer wish to use the App, your phone number can be deleted upon request. Once deleted, all associated data will be permanently removed from Firebase, unless retention is required by law.

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4. Sharing Your Information

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4.1 No Third-Party Sharing:

• No Data Sharing: We do not share, sell, or rent your phone number or any other personal information with third parties. The information collected is used solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

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4.2 Legal Compliance:

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your phone number if required by law or in response to a legal request such as a subpoena, court order, or other legal processes. We may also disclose your information to enforce our legal rights or to protect the safety of our users or the public.

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5. Your Rights and Choices

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5.1 Access and Deletion:

• Access: Since the only personal information we collect is your registered phone number, you have the right to request access to it. You can contact us to verify the number we have on file.

• Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your phone number from our records. Upon verification of your request, your phone number and associated data will be permanently deleted from Firebase.

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6. Children’s Privacy

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6.1 Age Limitation:

• Not Intended for Children: Our App is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.

 

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7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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7.1 Updates:

• Policy Changes: We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or operational needs. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically.

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8. Contact Us

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8.1 Communication:

• Inquiries: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at thecodeverge@gmail.com