Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CauCaVN. We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when using the CauCaVN app.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: Email, display name, profile photo
• User content: Photos, videos, notes about your catches
• Location data: GPS coordinates of fishing spots (if you allow)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data: How you interact with the app
• Device information: Device type, OS, app version
• Analytics data: App usage statistics (via Firebase Analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the app service
• Display fishing records and spots on the map
• Enable sharing with the community
• Improve and develop new features
• Send notifications about in-app activities
• Protect security and prevent fraud

4. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. Information is only shared in these cases:

• With other users: Information you choose to make public (name, avatar, posts)
• Service providers: Firebase (Google), VNG Cloud Storage - for data storage and processing
• Legal requirements: When required by law

5. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data:

• Data encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Firebase Authentication
• Firebase Firestore security rules
• Secure cloud storage

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and view your personal data
• Edit profile information
• Delete content you posted
• Request account and data deletion (see Account Deletion Guide)
• Revoke location access

7. Data Retention

We retain your data while you use the app and:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• User content: Until you delete it or delete your account
• Analytics data: Maximum 14 months (Firebase policy)
• Backup data: Maximum 30 days after deletion

8. Third-Party Services

The app uses these third-party services:

8.1 Firebase Services (Google LLC)

• Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Storage
• Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging

Firebase Privacy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy

8.2 Google Services

• Google Maps, Google Sign-In

Google Privacy: policies.google.com/privacy

8.3 Apple Services

• Sign in with Apple

Apple Privacy: apple.com/legal/privacy

9. Children's Privacy

The app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or email.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

Email: support@caucavn.app

Website: https://caucavn.app

We will respond to your request within 7-14 business days.