Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use the Aurora Mon application (the "App").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
When you use our App, we may collect certain personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Account information (such as username and email address) when you create an account
- Profile information (such as your name and profile picture)
- Location information you provide when setting up your preferred viewing locations
- Content you submit through the App, such as entries in your private sighting journal
- Communications you send to us, such as support requests or feedback
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the App, including:
- Device information: such as your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
- Usage data: such as the features you use, the actions you take within the App, the time and duration of your sessions, and the frequency of your use
- Location information: if you enable location services, we may collect precise location data to provide location-based features such as aurora visibility alerts for your area
- Log data: such as App crash reports, system activity, and other diagnostic information
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
- Apple App Store: when you download the App or make in-app purchases
- Analytics providers: to help us understand how users interact with the App
- Payment processors: when you make purchases within the App
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the App and our services
- To personalize your experience, including providing customized aurora forecasts and notifications based on your location and preferences
- To allow you to use the App's features, such as maintaining your private sighting journal and receiving location-based alerts
- To communicate with you, including sending important updates, responding to your inquiries, and providing customer support
- To process payments for premium subscriptions
- To analyze usage patterns and trends to improve the App's functionality and user experience
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security vulnerabilities
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Hosting and infrastructure services
- Analytics and data processing services
- Payment processing services
- Customer support services
These service providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide these services to us.
3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
3.3 Protection of Rights
We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Aurora Mon, our users, or others, including to prevent or address fraud, security, or technical issues.
3.4 Business Transfers
If Aurora Mon is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable laws.
4. Your Choices and Controls
4.1 Account Information
You can review and update your account information by accessing your account settings within the App. You may also delete your account by contacting us at jiguangyuce7546@163.com.
4.2 Location Information
You can control whether the App has access to your location through your device's settings. If you disable location services, some features of the App may not function properly.
4.3 Notifications
You can manage your notification preferences through the App's settings or your device's settings.
4.4 Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing communications if you have opted in to receive them. You can unsubscribe from marketing communications by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the App and our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The retention period will vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which it is used.
If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information, except as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
6. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect against unauthorized access to our systems and data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: jiguangyuce7546@163.com