Privacy Policy

At RevHaus, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, password, first name, last name
• Profile Information: Bio, city, state, country, profile picture
• Vehicle Information: Year, make, model, color, modifications, purchase date
• Content: Posts, comments, reviews, photos, videos, messages
• Support Requests: Information provided when contacting support or reporting problems

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, time spent
• Location Data: Your location when you enable location services (used for finding nearby meets and shops)
• Log Data: IP address, access times, app crashes, performance data

1.3 Third-Party Information

• Authentication: We use Firebase Authentication for secure login
• Storage: User-uploaded images and videos are stored in Firebase Storage

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Enable social features (posts, comments, messages)
• Facilitate car meet organization and participation
• Display shop reviews and ratings
• Send you notifications (with your consent)
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Respond to your support requests
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. LOCATION INFORMATION

3.1 Location Services

• We collect location data when you enable location services
• Location is used to show nearby car meets and shops
• For car meets, we display a general area (city/state) rather than exact addresses
• You can disable location services in your device settings

3.2 Location Sharing

• Your precise location is never shared with other users
• Only general location information (city, state) is displayed on posts
• Location data is used only for app functionality and is not sold to third parties

4. INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

4.1 Public Information

• Your username, profile picture, and public profile information are visible to other users
• Posts, comments, and reviews you create are visible to other users
• You can control profile visibility in Privacy Settings

4.2 Service Providers

• We may share information with service providers who assist in operating the Service:
  • Firebase (authentication and storage)
  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Analytics services
• These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements

4.3 Legal Requirements

• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• We may share information to comply with legal processes or government requests

4.4 Business Transfers

• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred
• We will notify you of any such change in ownership

5. DATA SECURITY

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication through Firebase
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication

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

6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

6.1 Account Settings

• You can update your profile information at any time
• You can control who can see your profile in Privacy Settings
• You can manage notification preferences

6.2 Data Access and Deletion

• You can request access to your personal data
• You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• To delete your account, use the "Delete My Account" feature in Settings

6.3 Location Controls

• You can disable location services in your device settings
• You can control location sharing in Privacy Settings

7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

RevHaus is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account:

• Your profile and personal information are deleted
• Your posts and comments may be anonymized or removed
• Some information may be retained for legal or business purposes

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

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

10. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. COOKIES AND TRACKING

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service. You can instruct your device to refuse cookies, though this may limit some functionality.

12. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

13. 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
• Sending you a notification (if significant changes occur)

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through:

• The Contact Support feature in the app
• Email: admin@revhaus.club

15. CONSENT

By using RevHaus, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Thank you for trusting RevHaus with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable experience for all car enthusiasts.