At Disc-Connected, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it secure, particularly regarding our "Lost & Found" connection service.
1. Information We Collect
When you register or use our Service, we may collect the following:
- Account Information: Email address, Display Alias, Country, and Phone Number.
- Disc Listings: Information about lost discs (Brand, Mold, Color, Weight, Location Lost) and optional images.
- Usage Data: Login timestamps and interaction history (such as Pings sent/received).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Create and manage your user account.
- Display your lost disc listings to other users (without revealing your direct contact info publicly).
- Facilitate the "Ping" system to connect owners with finders.
- Improve the functionality of the website.
3. How Your Contact Data is Shared (The "Ping" System)
We take a privacy-first approach to lost property:
- Public Visibility: Your "Alias" and disc details are public. Your Email Address and Phone Number are HIDDEN by default.
- Consent-Based Sharing: Your private contact details (Email/Phone) are stored securely in our database. They are only revealed to another user if you specifically click "Accept" on a contact request (Ping) sent by that user.
- We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:
- Google Firebase: We use Firebase for authentication, database storage, and image hosting. Data stored in Firebase is subject to Google's security standards.
- Google Auth: If you sign in via Google, we access your basic profile info (Email/Name) to create your account.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain your data as long as your account is active. You may delete your disc listings at any time via your Dashboard. If you wish to delete your account entirely, please contact us at tom.baker.ecommerce@gmail.com.
6. Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and local storage to keep you logged in and to track which notifications (Pings) you have already viewed.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: tom.baker.ecommerce@gmail.com
