Privacy Policy for Re-Source

Last Updated: December 16, 2024

Re-Source is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account using Google Sign-In, we collect:

Email address from your Google account
Name (if provided via Google Sign-In)
Profile picture URL from your Google account
Google account ID for authentication purposes

1.2 User-Generated Content

The core functionality of Re-Source involves organizing your resources. We collect and store:

Resource information: Titles, descriptions, and URLs you save
Categories: Custom category names and colors you create
Images: Custom images you upload for resources
Timestamps: When resources are added or accessed
Organization preferences: How you organize your resources

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

Our app and third-party services automatically collect:

Device information: Device model, operating system version, screen size
Usage data: App features used, screen views, user engagement metrics
Crash data: Error logs and crash reports for app stability
Analytics data: App usage patterns and performance metrics

1.4 Advertising Data

For advertising purposes, the following data is collected:

Advertising ID: AAID (Android) or IDFA (iOS)
IP address
Ad interaction data: Views, clicks, and engagement with ads
Approximate location: Country-level location

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Account Management: Authenticate users and manage accounts via Firebase Authentication
Core Functionality: Store and organize your resources, categories, and images
User Experience: Display recent resources, sort by access time, and provide search functionality
App Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
Advertising: Display personalized advertisements through Google AdMob
Security: Protect against unauthorized access and maintain data integrity

3. Data Storage and Cloud Services

Important: Re-Source stores all user data in the cloud using Firebase services (Google Cloud Platform). Your data is NOT stored locally on your device.

3.1 Firebase Services

We use the following Firebase services to provide app functionality:

Firebase Authentication: Manages user accounts and authentication
Cloud Firestore: Stores your resources, categories, and metadata
Firebase Storage: Stores images you upload
Firebase Analytics: Tracks app usage and user engagement
Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash reports for bug fixes

All data transmitted to Firebase is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS. Firebase servers are located in Google Cloud Platform data centers, and the region may vary.

4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

4.1 Google Services

Re-Source integrates with several Google services:

Google Sign-In: Handles user authentication via OAuth 2.0
Firebase (Google): All Firebase services share data with Google as the infrastructure provider
Google Mobile Ads (AdMob): Serves advertisements and collects advertising data

4.2 Advertising and Ad Networks

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in the app. AdMob may:

Collect your advertising ID, IP address, and device information
Share data with Google's advertising partners and ad networks
Use collected data to serve personalized advertisements
Track ad views, clicks, and conversions

Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by going to your device settings:

Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking

4.3 External Websites (WebView)

When you open resource links through the app's WebView, the destination website may collect standard web browsing data (IP address, user agent, cookies). Re-Source does not control or receive data from these external websites.

4.4 No Data Selling

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Data is only shared with Google (as our service provider) and advertising partners through AdMob as described above.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between the app and servers uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
Firebase Security Rules: Access controls restrict data access to authenticated users only
Authentication: Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication via Google Sign-In
Regular Updates: Security patches through Firebase SDK updates

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
User Content: Retained until you delete it or delete your account
Analytics Data: Retained for up to 14 months (Firebase Analytics default)
Crash Logs: Retained for 90 days (Firebase Crashlytics default)
Advertising Data: Managed by Google AdMob (typically 60-90 days)

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: View all your saved resources and data within the app
Modification: Edit or update your resources and categories at any time
Deletion: Delete individual resources, categories, or your entire account
Data Export: Request a copy of your data by contacting us
Advertising Opt-Out: Disable personalized ads through device settings

7.1 Account Deletion

To delete your account and all associated data:

Open the Re-Source app
Navigate to Profile → Settings
Select "Delete Account"
Confirm deletion

All your personal data will be permanently deleted from our servers immediately. Note that anonymized analytics data may be retained as described in Section 6.

8. Children's Privacy

Re-Source is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will promptly delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States, where Google Cloud Platform data centers are located. By using Re-Source, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Displaying a notice within the app
Sending an email notification (if applicable)

Your continued use of Re-Source after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Privacy Policies

For more information about how our third-party service providers handle your data, please review their privacy policies:

Firebase/Google: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: technicallytii@gmail.com

Developer: Technically Ti

13. Your Consent

By using Re-Source, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use Re-Source.

This privacy policy is effective as of December 16, 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.