Privacy Policy for Butterfly Counts

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it to provide you with the best experience.

What We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide the "Butterfly Counts" service.

• Personal Information: When you sign in with Google, we collect your name and email address. We use this solely to create your account and identify you within the app.
• Location Data: We collect and store the GPS location of your butterfly counts. This is a core function of the app, as it allows you and other users to see where butterflies have been observed.
• User-Generated Content: This includes the butterfly lists you create, your observations (species, number of individuals), and any notes or photos you add.
• Technical Information: We use services like Firebase to collect basic, anonymized data about app performance and stability. This helps us fix bugs and improve the app.

How We Use and Share Your Information

We use your data to:

• Run the "Butterfly Counts" service and provide you with a personalized experience.
• Display your butterfly counts and stats in the app.

Open Access and Data Sharing:

• With Open Access: If you grant open access for a count, your name will be shared along with the count data. Your email will never be shared.
• Without Open Access: If you do not grant open access, your name and email will be kept private, and no data from that specific count will be shared with other users.

Data Security

We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers, such as our hosting or database providers, but only as necessary to operate the app. Your data is stored on secure servers with industry-standard protection.

Your Rights

You have control over your data. You can:

• View, edit, or delete the butterfly counts you have submitted at any time through the app.
• Request a copy of your personal data or ask us to delete your account by contacting us at the email address below.

Disclaimer of Liability

This app is provided "as is," without any warranty. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the app. You are responsible for any data you submit, and we are not liable for the integrity or security of your data beyond our reasonable control.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at rohitmg.bbm@gmail.com.