Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Fungaia ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Name, email, age, location (optional), and any other profile details you provide.
• Usage Data: Interactions within group chats, events you attend, messages you send, posts you make.
• Device & Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser, app version.
• Parental or Guardian Data: For users under 14, we collect the parent or guardian's name and email for account creation and oversight.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data to:

• Provide and personalize your experience on Fungaia.
• Facilitate group discussions, events, and herbal medicine educational content.
• Ensure community safety and monitor misuse.
• Send relevant updates, newsletters, and community notifications.
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent abuse.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your data. We may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers (for hosting, analytics, communication, etc.).
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect users' safety.
• Other users (via your profile, messages, or shared group content).

5. Children Under 14

Users under 14 must have their accounts created and managed by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without verified adult consent. Accounts managed by adults will be clearly marked.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Request to deactivate your account at any time.
• Opt out of email communications via settings or links in emails.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and regular monitoring. However, no system is completely secure.

8. Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We’ll notify you of major changes by email or in-app notice. Continued use of the platform constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at seanfwalker@bondapp.co.uk.