1. Introduction
Welcome to Third Place. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile app and website. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following information when you use our app or create an account:
- Personal Information: Name, Email address, User type (e.g., teacher, school, vendor), Profile details (e.g., subject expertise, school name, bio)
- Device & Usage Information: IP address, Device type and OS, App version, Crash data (for debugging)
- Location (optional): If you choose to enable location for region-specific job listings or events
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Personalize your in-app experience (e.g., content, job listings)
- Enable networking features (e.g., connections/followers)
- Improve app functionality and performance
- Send important updates, security alerts, or support responses
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and services such as:
- Firebase Authentication for secure login and user identity
- Firebase Firestore / MongoDB Atlas for profile and post storage
- Google Analytics / Plausible to understand usage patterns
- Cloudinary / S3 / Firebase Storage for media uploads
These providers only process data on our behalf and are GDPR-compliant.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at avinash.thirdplace@gmail.com.
6. Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system can be 100% secure. We advise you to use a strong password and protect your account credentials.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our app is intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Your Rights
You can:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Contact us at avinash.thirdplace@gmail.com for any such requests.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If changes are significant, we will notify you via app or email.
10. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, contact us at:
📧 avinash.thirdplace@gmail.com