Privacy Policy for Jamaa

Last Updated: December 2025

Jamaa (“the App”) is developed by Team Jamaa (“we”, “our”, or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Jamaa. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information
• Email address
• Password (encrypted)
• Email verification status

1.2 Profile Information
Users may optionally provide:
• Name or nickname
• Profile photo
• Bio
• Language preferences

1.3 Gathering Information
• Details of gatherings you create or join
• Participation status
• Excuses and preferences

1.4 Device & App Data
Automatically collected via Firebase:
• Device type
• OS version
• App version
• Crash logs (Crashlytics)

1.5 AI Suggestions Data
To generate personalized suggestions, we process:
• Past gatherings
• User preferences
• Group size
• Bio information
All AI processing is securely done through Google Cloud Functions and Gemini/Vertex AI. No data is used outside of improving your suggestions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage accounts
• Verify email addresses
• Enable gatherings and participation
• Generate AI-powered recommendations
• Improve the app's performance and reliability
• Send important notifications
• Protect platform integrity

We do NOT sell or rent your data to third parties.

3. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store data securely using Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, and Google Cloud Functions. We use encryption, secure access controls, and strict Firebase Security Rules. Only verified users can access the app’s features.

4. When We Share Information

We only share information in these situations:

• With Firebase, Google Cloud, and other service providers that power the app
• When legally required (court order, government request)
• With other gathering participants (only the data you choose to share)

We do NOT share data with advertisers.

5. Your Rights

You may:

• Access your personal data
• Update profile info
• Request account deletion
• Stop receiving notifications
• Withdraw from the app anytime by uninstalling

6. Children’s Privacy

Jamaa is not intended for children under 13. If we discover that a child’s information was collected, we will delete it immediately.

7. External Services

The app interacts with external platforms (Firebase, Firestore, Cloud Functions, AI APIs). These services have their own privacy policies and terms, which you accept by using Jamaa.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page. Your continued use of the App means you accept the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: app.jamaa@gmail.com