Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to CLOSETCHER ("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 and services.



Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using CLOSETCHER, 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 our services.



1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Email Address: Used for account authentication, communication, and service updates
• Location Data (Zip Code): Used to provide weather-based outfit suggestions and localized recommendations
• Birthday (Optional): Used for personalized features, age-appropriate recommendations, and birthday notifications
• Profile Information: Display name, username, avatar photo, and bio



1.2 Content You Provide

• Photos: Images of clothing items you upload to your digital closet
• Clothing Information: Details about your wardrobe items (category, brand, size, colors, etc.)
• Outfit Combinations: Outfits you create and save
• Social Interactions: Friend connections, borrowed items, and shared content



1.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: App features used, time spent in app, interaction patterns
• Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs



2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: Enable core app functionality including closet organization, AI-powered outfit suggestions, and social features
• Personalization: Deliver weather-based recommendations using your location, age-appropriate content, and personalized styling suggestions
• AI Processing: Analyze clothing photos to automatically categorize items, identify colors and styles, and generate outfit combinations
• Social Features: Connect you with friends, enable borrowing and sharing, and facilitate community interactions
• Communication: Send important service updates, security alerts, and feature announcements
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance, fix bugs, and develop new features
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents



3. Data Storage & Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it:

• Secure Storage: Your data is stored using Supabase, a secure cloud database platform with enterprise-grade security
• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS and at rest using industry-standard encryption
• Access Controls: Strict access controls ensure only authorized personnel can access your data
• Regular Backups: Your data is regularly backed up to prevent loss

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.



4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

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

• With Your Friends: Information you choose to share through social features (shared closets, borrowed items, outfit posts)
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our services (cloud hosting, AI processing, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of CLOSETCHER, our users, or others



5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:



• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your profile settings
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-Out: Decline optional data collection (birthday, location for non-essential features)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
• To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@closetcher.com



6. Children's Privacy

CLOSETCHER is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.



7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using CLOSETCHER, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.



8. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information to them.



We use the following third-party services:



• Supabase: Database and authentication services
• Google Gemini AI: Image recognition and clothing analysis
• Weather API: Weather data for outfit suggestions



9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.



10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.



Your continued use of CLOSETCHER after any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.



11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:



Email: privacy@closetcher.com

Support: support@closetcher.com



Legal Disclaimer: This Privacy Policy template is provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed and customized by a qualified attorney to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, and other privacy laws relevant to your jurisdiction and user base.