Privacy Policy

The Niche Vault ("we," "our," or "us") 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 (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name: To personalize your experience
• Email Address: For account authentication and communication
• User Preferences: Information you provide during onboarding, including your profession, skill level, and niche preferences to deliver personalized niche recommendations

1.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't collect:

• We do not use any analytics tools or tracking technologies
• We do not collect your location data
• We do not collect device identifiers beyond what Apple provides for app functionality
• We do not collect browsing history or app usage data
• We do not access your contacts, photos, or other device data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely to:

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate your identity when you log in
• Provide personalized niche recommendations based on your preferences
• Deliver weekly curated niches tailored to your profession and skill level
• Process your purchases through the Apple App Store
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you important updates about the App or your account (we do not send marketing emails)

3. Data Storage and Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously:

• Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• We use secure servers with appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access
• Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
• All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Payment Processing: Apple processes all in-app purchases. We do not store your payment information. Please refer to Apple's Privacy Policy for information about how they handle your payment data.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Niche Vault, our users, or others.

5. Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the following rights:

5.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

5.2 Right to Rectification

You can update your personal information at any time through the App's account settings.

5.3 Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

You have the right to delete your account and all associated data. When you delete your account through the App, all your personal information is permanently deleted from our systems immediately and cannot be recovered.

5.4 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

5.5 Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.

5.6 Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting your account.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, all your personal data is immediately and permanently deleted from our systems.

We may retain certain information if required by law or for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention or legal compliance.

7. Children's Privacy

The Niche Vault is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you a notification through the App or via email

Your continued use of the App after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

11. Your Consent

By using The Niche Vault, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.