1. Overview

Slushy Buddy ("we", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the App, you consent to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials. This is managed through our identity provider (Google, Apple, Facebook, or email/password).

User-Generated Content

We store the status reports, reviews, photos, notes, favorites, and flavor alerts you submit. Reports and reviews are attributed to your account name.

Location Data

With your permission, the App accesses your device's GPS location to sort nearby stores and provide directions. Location data is used in-session and is not stored on our servers unless you submit a store with coordinates.

Usage Data

We may collect analytics data such as app interactions and crash reports to improve the App's performance and features.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account
• To display your submitted reports, reviews, and favorites
• To send flavor availability alerts you've opted into
• To sort stores by distance and provide directions
• To improve and maintain the App

4. Information Sharing

Your status reports and reviews are visible to other App users. Your email address, favorites, and flavor alerts are private to your account. We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers (e.g., email delivery, analytics) who process it on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. User-generated content is retained until you or an administrator deletes it. You can clear your reports, reviews, alerts, and favorites from the Profile page at any time.

6. Data Security

All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (TLS). Access to your data is protected by row-level security policies. Despite these measures, no system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Services

The App uses third-party services for authentication (Google, Apple, Facebook), mapping (OpenStreetMap, CARTO, Google Maps), and advertising (Google AdSense). These services may collect data subject to their own privacy policies.

8. Your Rights

• Access and review the data associated with your account
• Delete your reports, reviews, favorites, and alerts at any time
• Revoke location permission through your device settings
• Request account deletion by contacting us

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through the App's support channels.