PrivacyPolicy

Introduction

Ping-Click ("we", "our", "the service") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal information. By using Ping-Click, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Data We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our service and improve its quality. The types of data we may collect include:

• Email address - for account registration and authentication
• Device information - device type, operating system, and push notification tokens for delivering notifications
• Usage data - interaction with QR codes (pings, likes, thanks), timestamps, and aggregate statistics
• Technical data - IP address, browser type, and language preferences for service optimization

How We Use Your Data

We use collected data exclusively for the following purposes:

• Delivering push notifications to registered devices
• Providing QR code interaction functionality (ping, like, thanks)
• Improving service quality, stability, and user experience
• Sending important service updates and security notifications

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data only in the following cases:

• With push notification providers (APNs, FCM) to deliver notifications to your devices
• When required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users
• With service providers who assist in operating the platform, under strict data protection agreements

Cookies and Local Storage

We use minimal client-side storage to ensure a smooth user experience:

• Language preference - stored locally so the site displays in your chosen language
• Session data - for maintaining your authenticated state
• We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising trackers

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access - request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction - request updates to inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion - request removal of your account and associated data
• Portability - request your data in a machine-readable format

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account data — retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion request
• Interaction data (pings, likes, thanks) — retained for 12 months, then automatically deleted
• Server logs — retained for 90 days for security and debugging purposes
• After account deletion, all personal data is permanently removed within 30 days

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

• All data in transit is encrypted using TLS/HTTPS
• Passwords are hashed using modern cryptographic algorithms and never stored in plain text
• Sensitive data on devices is stored using platform-native secure storage (Keychain, KeyStore)
• We continuously monitor our systems for security vulnerabilities and unauthorized access

Children's Privacy

Ping-Click is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate and improve Ping-Click:

• Firebase (Google) — crash reporting, analytics, and Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for Android push notifications
• Apple Push Notification service (APNs) — for delivering push notifications to iOS devices
• Google Sign-In — for optional OAuth-based authentication
• Sign in with Apple — for optional OAuth-based authentication on Apple devices

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

support@ping-click.com