1. Introduction
Welcome to MATA ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information: email address, username, and password
- Profile information: name, profile photo, and bio
- Habit data: habits you create, completion records, goals, and notes
- Content: stories, photos, and videos you share
- Social connections: friend requests, friendships, and messages
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Device information: device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
- Usage data: app interactions, features used, and time spent in the app
- Location data: with your permission, approximate location for timezone settings
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process your account registration and authenticate your identity
- Enable social features like friend connections and messaging
- Send you notifications about your habits, reminders, and friend activities
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent: When you choose to share content or connect with friends
- Service providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information through the app settings
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt out of non-essential notifications
- Request a copy of your data
- Request deletion of your personal information
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
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 and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.