Privacy Policy - Fellowsip

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fellowsip ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our collaborative tasting platform.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account using Google OAuth, we collect:

Your name and email address
Profile picture (if provided by the OAuth provider)
Unique identifier from the OAuth provider

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:

Chat messages and tasting notes you submit during sessions
Session participation history
Device and browser information
IP address and general location data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Enable real-time collaborative tasting sessions
Generate automated tasting summaries from session data
Send you notifications about session activity
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With other users: Your display name and messages are visible to other participants in your tasting sessions.
Service providers: We may share data with third-party services that help us operate our platform (e.g., hosting, analytics).
Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Data portability

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

8. Third-Party Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Fellowsip is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the platform.