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Privacy Policy for Degash

Effective Date: May 8, 2026

Degash ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Degash mobile application (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

While using our App, we may collect personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you, including:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address and city information
• Profile information you choose to provide

Usage Data

We may automatically collect certain information when you use the App, including:

• Device type
• Operating system version
• IP address
• App usage statistics
• Pages or features visited
• Time and date of usage
• Crash and diagnostic data

Location Information

Degash may collect and use your device location to provide location-based services, event discovery, and nearby recommendations. You can enable or disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.

Media and Files

With your permission, we may access your camera or photo gallery to allow you to upload profile pictures, event images, or other media content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our services
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Personalize content and recommendations
• Communicate updates and notifications
• Provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze app usage
• Detect and prevent technical issues or misuse

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information in the following situations:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party providers who help us operate and improve the App.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Business Transfers

If Degash is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Third-Party Services

Degash may use third-party services that collect information, including:

• Google Play Services
• Firebase Analytics
• Firebase Authentication
• Firebase Crashlytics
• Supabase
• Google Maps API
• Cloudinary

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no electronic storage or transmission method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain user information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations. Users may request account or data deletion by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

Degash is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that a child has provided personal information, we will take steps to remove such information promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page along with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Email: degashevents@gmail.com

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