Privacy Policy - Stitcho

1. Introduction

Welcome to Stitcho. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Provided by You

When you register and use Stitcho, we collect:

Account information (email address, username)
Profile picture (only when you choose to upload one)
Photos you upload to your posts (accessed with your permission)
Patterns and projects you create or save
Comments and interactions in the community
App preferences and settings

2.2 Information Collected Automatically (with your consent)

Only if you grant tracking permission during onboarding, we collect:

Device information (model, operating system)
App usage analytics via Firebase Analytics and Microsoft Clarity
Performance and crash data to improve app stability

Important: If you decline tracking permission, we do not collect any analytics or usage data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide and improve our services
Authenticate your account (via email, Google Sign-In, or Apple Sign-In)
Display your posts, patterns, and profile in the community
Send push notifications (only if you granted permission)
Analyze app usage for improvements (only if you granted tracking permission)
Ensure security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

With analytics services (Firebase Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) only if you granted tracking permission
With authentication providers (Google, Apple) when you choose to sign in with them
With other users in the community (your public posts, comments, and profile information)
With cloud infrastructure providers necessary to operate the app
To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request the deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

7. App Permissions

Stitcho requests the following permissions, only when needed:

Camera and Photo Library: Requested only when you choose to upload a photo to a post. We do not access your photos without your explicit action.
Push Notifications: Requested during onboarding. If you decline, we will not send you any notifications.
Tracking (iOS): Requested during onboarding. If you decline, we do not collect any analytics or tracking data.

You can change these permissions at any time in your device settings.

8. Analytics Services

When you grant tracking permission, we use:

Firebase Analytics: To understand how users interact with the app and improve user experience
Microsoft Clarity: To analyze user behavior and identify areas for improvement

These services may use cookies and similar technologies. If you decline tracking permission, these services are not activated.

9. Third-Party Services

Our app integrates with the following third-party services:

Google Sign-In for authentication
Apple Sign-In for authentication
Firebase (Analytics and Cloud Messaging)
Microsoft Clarity (analytics)
RevenueCat (subscription management)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

10. Minors

Stitcho is not intended for minors under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete such information immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes via the app or email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: info@stitcho.app