Introduction
Skar Proto ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application and website.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we receive your:
- Name — to display your profile
- Email address — to identify your account
- Profile picture — to display your avatar
User-Generated Content
We store content you create within the app, including:
- Posts, comments, and replies
- Profile details (bio, user ID, profile image)
- Topics you create or follow
- Events you create
Device Information
- FCM tokens — for delivering push notifications to your device
- Basic device/browser info — for service optimization
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Skar Proto service
- To send push notifications about relevant activity
- To personalize your feed based on your language preferences and followed topics
- To enable social features (chat, video calls, promotions)
- To prevent abuse and maintain security
Data Storage & Security
Where Your Data Lives
Your data is stored securely on our servers. Media files (images) are stored using Amazon S3 with encrypted transfers. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth — for authentication
- Firebase Cloud Messaging — for push notifications
- Amazon Web Services (S3) — for media storage
- Metered TURN Servers — for video calling (WebRTC)
Each service has its own privacy policy. We do not sell your data to any third party.
Your Rights
- Access your personal data through your profile
- Update or correct your profile information at any time
- Request deletion of your account and data (see Data Deletion)
- Opt out of push notifications through your device settings
Children's Privacy
Skar Proto is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or by updating the "Last updated" date above.