Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use TimeCapsule:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and profile picture from OAuth providers (Google, GitHub)
• Message Content: The text content of your time capsules
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including creation and delivery dates
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the TimeCapsule service
• To authenticate your account and ensure security
• To store and deliver your time capsule messages at the specified time
• To process premium subscriptions and payments
• To improve our service and user experience
• To communicate with you about service updates or support issues

3. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
• Messages are stored in a secure MongoDB database
• Access to your data is strictly limited to necessary system operations
• We use industry-standard authentication and authorization practices
• Regular security audits and updates are performed

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• With service providers who assist us in operating our service (e.g., hosting, payment processing)

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your personal data

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services. Time capsule messages are automatically deleted after delivery unless you choose to keep them. Account information is retained until you delete your account.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

8. Third-Party Services

TimeCapsule integrates with the following third-party services:

• OAuth Providers: Google and GitHub for authentication
• Stripe: For payment processing (premium subscriptions)
• MongoDB Atlas: For secure data storage
• Vercel: For hosting and content delivery

9. Changes to This 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. Changes are effective immediately after they are posted.

10. Contact Us

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

nacer.msi1@gmail.com