Privacy Policy for Red Alert

Effective Date: August 6, 2024

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, first name, and last name when you create an account
• Keywords: The keywords you choose to monitor on Reddit
• Subreddit Preferences: Which subreddits you want to monitor
• Notification Settings: Your preferences for email and browser notifications

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with the extension (features used, frequency of use)
• Technical Data: Browser type, extension version, and basic system information
• Reddit Content: Public Reddit posts and comments that match your keywords

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide Services: Monitor Reddit for your keywords and send notifications
• Improve Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance functionality
• Communication: Send you notifications and important service updates
• Security: Protect against fraud and ensure service security

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate (email delivery, hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

• Your data is stored securely on cloud servers
• We use industry-standard encryption to protect your information
• Data is backed up regularly to prevent loss

4.2 Security Measures

• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Monitoring for suspicious activity

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

• View Data: Access your account information through the web app
• Update Information: Modify your profile and preferences anytime
• Delete Account: Permanently delete your account and all associated data
• Export Data: Request a copy of your data

5.2 Notification Preferences

• Choose between email and browser notifications
• Set notification frequency (real-time, daily digest, weekly digest)
• Enable or disable specific notification types
• Unsubscribe from emails at any time

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Reddit API

We use Reddit's public API to monitor content. We only access publicly available information and do not have access to private Reddit data.

6.2 Other Services

• Email Service: Gmail SMTP for sending notifications
• Hosting: Railway for backend services, Vercel for frontend
• Database: MongoDB Atlas for data storage

7. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Notifications: Stored for 90 days, then automatically deleted
• Usage Analytics: Aggregated data retained for service improvement
• Logs: Server logs retained for 30 days for security purposes

8. Children's Privacy

Red Alert is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Users

If you are using Red Alert from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Sending an email notification
• Displaying a notice in the extension

11. Contact Us

12. Legal Basis (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing your personal data includes:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data
• Contract: Processing is necessary to provide you with our services
• Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing and improving our service