Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

🔒 Your Privacy Matters

Challenge-Isolated Data: Your personal information is stored separately for each challenge you join and is automatically deleted 7 days after your challenge ends.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when using FriendTaxWager:

Account Information: Name, email address, and password
Fitness Data: Weight, steps, calories consumed/burned, sleep hours, water intake
Challenge Data: Challenge participation, progress tracking, and chat messages
Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment processors (we don't store payment details)

2. Data Isolation & Automatic Deletion

Challenge-Specific Storage: All your data is isolated by challenge ID in our database. This means:

Your data from different challenges is kept completely separate
Other challenge participants cannot access your data from other challenges
When a challenge ends, only that challenge's data is deleted

Automatic Deletion: All challenge-related data (fitness tracking, chat messages, progress) is automatically deleted 7 days after your challenge ends.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the FriendTaxWager service
Track your fitness progress within challenges
Calculate challenge results and determine winners
Send challenge invitations and notifications
Process payments and distribute winnings
Provide customer support

4. Information Sharing

We share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Within Your Challenge: Other participants can see your progress, chat messages, and leaderboard position
Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (payment processing, email delivery, cloud hosting)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure cloud infrastructure (AWS)
Access controls and authentication
Regular security monitoring

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your information
Deletion: Request deletion of your data (note: challenge data auto-deletes after 7 days)
Portability: Export your data in a common format
Withdrawal: Leave a challenge at any time

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies and tracking:

Essential Cookies: Required for login and app functionality
Analytics: Basic usage statistics to improve our service
No Advertising: We don't use tracking cookies for advertising

8. Third-Party Services

We use these trusted third-party services:

AWS: Cloud hosting and database services
Payment Processors: Secure payment handling
Email Service: Challenge invitations and notifications

9. Children's Privacy

FriendTaxWager is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through the app.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at:

Email: privacy@friendtaxwager.com
Response Time: We respond to privacy requests within 30 days

🛡️ Privacy Summary

Bottom Line: We collect only what's needed for challenges, keep your data isolated by challenge, automatically delete it 7 days after challenges end, and never sell your information. Your privacy is protected!

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