Overview

My Hygge is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

By creating an account and using this app, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Device Information

We collect device-related information to improve your experience and for analytics purposes, including:

• Device name and model
• Operating system version
• App version and build number
• Installation and login timestamps

This information helps us understand how our app performs across different devices and improve compatibility.

2. Contact Information

When you use the "Add from Contacts" feature:

• We request permission to access your device contacts
• We extract specific fields (name, birthday, etc.) from your contacts to help you create connections
• These extracted fields are stored as part of your Connection Data in our database
• The full contact record is not stored or transmitted to our servers
• Contact data is processed locally on your device before extraction

3. Account Information

When you create an account:

• Email address
• Display name (provided by you)
• Theme preference
• Account creation date

4. Connection Data

When you add people and connections:

• Names and relationship information
• Dates (birthdays, anniversaries, important events)
• Notes
• Customized categories and tags
• Connection types and details

How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: Providing core functionality of the app
• Personalization: Customizing your experience based on preferences
• Analytics: Understanding app usage patterns to improve performance
• Error Reporting: Detecting and fixing issues through crash reporting
• Authentication: Securely managing your account access

Data Storage

• Local Storage: Most of your personal data is stored locally on your device in a secure database
• Cloud Storage: Your account and connection data is backed up to Firebase/Cloud Firestore for account recovery and multi-device access
• Secure Authentication: Your credentials are managed by Firebase Authentication with industry-standard encryption

Data Security

We implement multiple security measures:

• Encrypted communication with our servers using industry-standard HTTPS
• Secure token-based authentication via Firebase Authentication
• Access controls managed through Firestore Security Rules

Third-Party Services

This app uses the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google)

• Authentication
• Cloud Firestore (cloud backup)
• Crash Reporting
• Analytics

These services have their own privacy policies. Visit https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy for more information.

Google Sign-In

• We only use Google Sign-In for authentication
• We do not access your Google account data beyond authentication
• Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Update or correct your information
• Export your data

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through the app's settings. Upon submission of a deletion request:

• Your account will be permanently deleted
• Remove all associated connections and moments
• Clear your data from our servers (this action cannot be undone)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the app's settings or support section.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.