Privacy Policy

Welcome to Cheetee Paata ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

By using Cheetee Paata, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.

Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you create an account and use our services:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number
• Profile Information: Role (Member/Foreman), city, state, preferred language
• Authentication Data: Encrypted password, authentication tokens

Chit Fund Data

• Chit fund memberships and participation details
• Payment history and transaction records
• Auction participation and bidding information
• Communication between members and foremans

Technical Information

• Device information (model, operating system version)
• App usage statistics (features used, session duration)
• Crash reports and error logs
• Language preferences and settings

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain the chit fund management functionality
• User Authentication: To verify your identity and secure your account
• Communication: To send you notifications about payments, auctions, and important updates
• Personalization: To customize the app experience based on your language preference and role
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with the App and improve our services
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Firebase Services

Cheetee Paata uses Google Firebase for backend services, including:

• Firebase Authentication: For secure user login and account management
• Cloud Firestore: For storing chit fund data, user profiles, and transaction records
• Firebase Cloud Storage: For storing uploaded documents and images (if applicable)

Firebase processes your data in accordance with Google's privacy policies. For more information, visit: Firebase Privacy & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• Firebase security rules restrict data access based on user authentication and roles
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Within Chit Funds: Your profile information is visible to other members of chit funds you join
• With Foremans: Foremans can view member details within their managed chit funds
• Service Providers: With Firebase/Google for hosting and data storage
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information via the Profile screen
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: cheeteepaata@gmail.com

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account data is retained while your account is active
• Chit fund transaction records are retained for 7 years for financial compliance
• When you delete your account, personal data is removed within 30 days, except where legally required

Cheetee Paata is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

Your data may be processed and stored in servers located in different countries through Firebase's global infrastructure. By using Cheetee Paata, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
• Sending an in-app notification for significant changes

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.