Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Couch Jury ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and store your information when you use our app.

This policy applies to all users of Couch Jury and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

Couch Jury is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data. For questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at couchjury@gmail.com.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

3.1 Information You Provide

• Account information: Name, email address, profile picture, and credentials from third-party login providers
• Profile information: Display name, country, and any other details you choose to provide
• User content: Your Eurovision predictions, ratings, comments, and group participation

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage data: Information about how you use our app, including which features you access and how you interact with content
• Device information: Type of device, IP address, browser type, operating system
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service, including processing your Eurovision predictions
• To create and manage your account and profile
• To enable participation in group competitions and leaderboards
• To improve and personalize your experience with our app
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• To communicate with you about features, updates, and promotions (with your consent)
• To ensure the security and proper functioning of our app
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide you with our service
• Consent: When you explicitly agree to specific data processing activities
• Legitimate Interests: When we have a legitimate business interest that doesn't override your privacy rights
• Legal Obligation: When we need to comply with legal requirements

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our app (hosting, analytics, etc.)
• Other Users: Your username, profile picture, and predictions are visible to other users in your groups and on leaderboards
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your profile settings or by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please visit your profile settings or contact us at couchjury@gmail.com.

9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, collect analytical data, and provide certain features. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

12. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

13. 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. Significant changes will be communicated directly to you.

14. Contact Us

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

couchjury@gmail.com