Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 15 September 2025
Ruby Glint ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use app ("Ruby Glint" or "the App").
By using Ruby Glint, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. What Information We Need
Basic Account Info
- Your name and email (so you can sign in and we can reach you)
- Profile photo (optional, to personalize your account)
- Your country (to show relevant rock locations nearby)
App Usage
- Photos of rocks you want to identify
- Basic app usage info (to fix bugs and improve features)
- General area (optional - only to show nearby rock spots)
Social Sign-in
If you sign in with Google, Apple, or Facebook, we get your basic profile info from them (name and email).
2. How We Use This Info
- Make the app work (identify your rocks, save your discoveries)
- Connect with other rock enthusiasts
- Handle your subscription if you upgrade to Pro
- Send you updates about new features
- Make the app better based on how people use it
3. Sharing Info
We don't sell your data. Ever.
Your info is only shared when:
- You choose to share it (like when you post a photo to get help identifying a rock)
- The app needs trusted services to work (like payment processing)
- To keep everyone safe
4. Your Rights
You're in control of your data:
- Update your info anytime in Settings
- Delete your account if you want to leave
- Turn off notifications you don't want
To exercise your rights, contact us at support@rubyglint.com.
5. Data Retention
We keep your account info while you use the app. If you delete your account, we'll remove your personal data (though some anonymized usage stats might remain to help us improve the app).
6. Data Security
We use industry-standard security to protect your information. While no app is 100% secure, we work hard to keep your data safe.
7. International Data Transfers
The app uses some trusted services behind the scenes:
- Payment processing for subscriptions
- Secure sign-in systems
- Cloud hosting to keep everything running
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated via email or app notifications.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Ruby Glint Support
Email: support@rubyglint.com