Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 28, 2024
Overview
It Begins With A Name ("the App") is a baby name recommendation app. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you use our App.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Quiz responses: Your answers to the discovery quiz are stored locally on your device and synced to your account if you sign in.
- Favorites: Names you save as favorites are stored locally and synced to your account if you sign in.
- Account information: If you create an account, we store your email address and authentication credentials securely.
Information Collected Automatically
The App uses Google AdMob for advertising, which may collect:
- Device advertising identifiers
- IP address (anonymized)
- General location (country/region level)
- App usage data related to ad interactions
How We Use Information
- Local data (quiz responses, favorites): Used solely to provide personalized name recommendations.
- Account data: Used to sync your preferences across devices and enable partner matching features.
- Advertising data: Used by Google AdMob to display relevant advertisements.
Data Storage
User preferences and quiz data are stored locally on your device. If you create an account, some data is synced to our secure servers (powered by Supabase) to enable features like partner matching and cross-device sync.
Third-Party Services
Google AdMob
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google's use of advertising data is governed by their privacy policy:
You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings:
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Personalized Ads
Supabase
We use Supabase for authentication and data storage. Supabase's privacy practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.
Children's Privacy
It Begins With A Name is intended for adult users (expectant parents and families) seeking baby name recommendations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Data Retention
- Local data: Remains on your device until you clear the app data or uninstall the App.
- Account data: Retained until you delete your account.
- Advertising data: Managed by Google according to their data retention policies.
Your Rights
You can request deletion of your account data by:
- Using the "Delete Account" option in the app settings
- Contacting us at the email below
To clear local app data:
- Android: Settings > Apps > It Begins With A Name > Clear Data
- iOS: Delete and reinstall the App
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@itbeginswithaname.com
This app is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.