Effective Date: August 13, 2026.

1. Who We Are

Quotes In The Dark ("the App") is operated by Tales Rodrigues ("we", "us" or "our"), an individual developer based in Brazil. You can contact us at [email protected].

2. This Policy Covers

- What information we collect.

- How we use that information.

- Your privacy rights.

- How we protect your data.

3. Information We Collect

- Account information: email address, system-generated user ID.

- Profile information: username, biography.

- Content you create: quotes, comments, likes.

- Device information: operating system, app version.

- Usage data: how you interact with the App.

- Advertising IDs: Google advertising ID or Apple IDFA.

- Push notification token: to send you notifications related to app activity.

4. We Use Your Information To

- Create and secure your account.

- Show you quotes and enable social features.

- Send you notifications about app activity.

- Display advertisements.

- Fix bugs and improve the App.

- Respond to your requests.

5. Who We Share Your Information With

We use these services to run the App:

- Google Firebase: for login, data storage, and analytics.

- Google AdMob: to show ads.

- Google/Apple: when you choose their login options.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We keep your data:

- While your account is active.

- Up to 14 days in backups after you delete your account.

You can delete your data:

- Inside the app in the Settings screen.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your local laws (e.g. LGPD, GDPR, CCPA), you may have rights to access, correct or delete your personal data.

8. Age Recommendations & Target Audience

- The App is not directed to children under 13.

- Even though we implement content blocking and reporting features, parents are encouraged to supervise younger users because we do not pre-screen user-generated content.

9. Push Notifications

The App needs permission to send notifications about new quotes and interactions. You can turn these off in your device settings.

10. Advertising

We show ads through Google AdMob. You can allow the App to track your activity in case you wish to receive personalized ads.

11. Security

- All data transmitted between your device and our servers is protected using HTTPS.

- Authentication credentials are securely handled. We do not see or store your raw password.

- We restrict access to your account information and user-generated content so that only authorized users and services can access it.

- We rely on Google Firebase and other trusted providers that maintain industry-standard security practices and certifications.

12. Changes to This Policy

Any changes to this policy will be notified through the App.