Privacy Policy

At AppGap, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Please read this policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Profile picture (if signing up with Google OAuth)
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use AppGap:

• Search queries and parameters (keywords, countries, platforms)
• Search history and results viewed
• Credit usage and transaction history
• IP address and browser information
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the platform

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To process your transactions and manage your account
• To send you account-related notifications and updates
• To improve our service and develop new features
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:

• Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
• Secure database storage with access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Payment information is handled directly by Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your search history and results
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, you can manage your account through the Settings page or contact us directly.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences (theme, language)
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

AppGap is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request account deletion at any time through the Settings page. After deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of AppGap after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.