Introduction
The Climate Note ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web service.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Email Address: Used for account creation and authentication
- Display Name: Optional name shown to other users in community features
- User-Generated Content: Your personal climate action notes and profile information
- Usage Data: How you interact with articles and features
- Streak Data: Your daily reading and note-taking activity
Automatically Collected Information
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
- Usage Analytics: Feature usage, session duration, crash reports
- Notification Preferences: Your reminder settings and notification choices
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our service
- Send you daily environmental articles
- Enable community features (shared action notes)
- Send push notifications and reminders
- Improve our app and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in these limited circumstances:
- Community Features: Your display name and action notes may be visible to other users when you choose to share them. Email addresses are never shown publicly.
- Service Providers: We use Supabase (secure cloud database) to store and manage your data
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure database storage with Supabase
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and data
- Opt-out of notifications
- Export your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@theclimatenote.app
Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can delete your account at any time through the app settings.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or email.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Supabase: Database and authentication services (Privacy Policy)
- Vercel: Web hosting and deployment (Privacy Policy)
These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: support@theclimatenote.app
For data deletion requests or to exercise your privacy rights, email us at: privacy@theclimatenote.app