Privacy Policy for Co-Op Link Last Updated: [Current Date] Introduction Welcome to Co-Op Link ("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 data when you use our mobile application Co-Op Link (the "App"). By using Co-Op Link, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. Information We Collect 2.1 Information You Provide to Us: Account information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and any other information you choose to provide. Profile information: Any additional information you add to your profile, such as a profile picture, bio, or location. User-generated content: Any content you create, share, or upload through the App, including posts, comments, and messages. Communication data: Information you provide when contacting our support team or participating in surveys. 2.2 Information We Collect Automatically: Device information: including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information. Usage data: How you interact with our App, including the features you use, time spent on the App, and other usage patterns. Location data: With your permission, we may collect and process information about your precise or approximate location. Log data: Server logs, which may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and operating system. How We Use Your Information We use the collected information for various purposes, including: Providing, maintaining, and improving the App and its features. Creating and managing your account. Communicating with you about the App, including updates and promotional materials. Responding to your requests and providing customer support. Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience. Ensuring the security and integrity of our App. Complying with legal obligations. Data Storage and Security We use Google backend services to store and process data. All information is subject to Google's security measures and data protection policies. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances: With service providers who assist in our operations, always under strict confidentiality agreements. If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order. To protect the rights, property, or safety of Co-Op Link, our users, or others. In connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company. With your consent or at your direction. Third-Party Services Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Co-Op Link. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our App. Your Rights and Choices You have certain rights regarding your personal information: Access and update your account information through the App settings. Request deletion of your account and associated data. Opt-out of promotional communications. Control location data collection through your device settings. Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section. Children's Privacy CO-OP Link is intended for educational programs, co-ops, parents, teachers, administrators, and students. Student access is created and controlled by a parent/guardian, school, or authorized program administrator. Students cannot self-register for CO-OP Link. Some students may be under 13, and their access requires appropriate parent/guardian or school/program authorization. We collect student information only to provide school-management, classroom, communication, and educational record features. 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. However, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. International Data Transfers Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. California Privacy Rights If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please refer to our California Privacy Notice for more information. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: CO-OP Link info@coop-link.com Related Legal Documents Terms of Service: terms-of-service.html Refund Policy: refund-policy.html Account/Data Deletion: account-deletion.html