Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 26, 2025

PhotoPod ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when using our photo sharing and competition app.

1. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email, username, and password when you create an account.
• Photos & Captions: Any images, captions, or content you submit while using PhotoPod.
• Usage Data: Interaction data such as votes, pods you join, wins, and app usage metrics.
• Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system, and app version.
• Optional Information: Feedback, messages sent via contact forms, or other information you provide voluntarily.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and provide PhotoPod’s services.
• To improve user experience and app functionality.
• To communicate with you about updates, promotions, or important information.
• To analyze usage patterns and monitor trends for analytics purposes.
• To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse or fraud.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in limited circumstances:

• With service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• To protect the safety, rights, or property of PhotoPod or others.

4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your password and account information safe.

5. Your Choices

• You can update your account information through the app.
• You can request deletion of your account and content by contacting us.
• You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by following unsubscribe instructions.

6. Third-Party Services

PhotoPod may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, email, or app performance. These providers are bound by privacy obligations and cannot use your information for their own purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

PhotoPod is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided information, contact us to request deletion.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at questions@photopodgame.com.