At Times Gaze, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and mobile application.
1 Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture (if you sign in with Google)
- Device information
- Photos or media files that you explicitly choose to upload
- Usage information necessary to provide our services
2 Google User Data We Access
If you choose to sign in using your Google Account or use Google services within the application, we may access only the data necessary to provide the requested functionality.
Depending on the permissions granted, this may include:
- Google account name
- Email address
- Profile photo
- Google Photos selected by the user
- Other Google data only after obtaining your explicit consent
We access only the minimum data required to provide the requested feature.
3 How We Use Google User Data
Google user data is used solely to:
- Authenticate users
- Display profile information
- Import photos selected by the user
- Create content within the application
- Synchronize user data across devices
- Improve application functionality
Google user data is not used for advertising purposes.
Google user data is not used to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models.
4 Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Google user data is not shared with third parties except:
- Secure cloud hosting providers for application functionality
- Service providers necessary to operate the application
- When required by applicable law
5 Data Storage and Protection
We protect user information using:
- HTTPS encryption during transmission
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Restricted access to stored data
- Authentication and access controls
- Industry-standard security practices
6 Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services.
If you delete your account, your personal data will be deleted or anonymized within 30 days unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7 Data Deletion
Users may request deletion of their account and associated data at any time.
Contact: support@timesgaze.com
Upon verification, requested data will be permanently deleted within 30 days, unless retention is legally required.
8 Third-Party Services
The application may use:
- Google Sign-In
- Google Photos API (if applicable)
- Firebase Authentication
- Firebase Cloud Messaging
- Firebase Storage
- Google Analytics (if enabled)
9 Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10 Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data
- Withdraw consent
- Request a copy of your personal information
11 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.