Privacy Policy

Introduction

EpCal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our TV show tracking application and website (collectively, the "Service").

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username (if applicable)
• Password (stored securely with encryption)

Usage Data

To provide and improve our Service, we collect:

• TV shows you track
• Episodes you mark as watched
• Your preferences and settings (dark mode, calendar preferences, etc.)
• Friends and social interactions within the app

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Device information (device type, operating system)
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Usage analytics (pages visited, features used)
• Crash reports and error logs

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Track your TV show watching progress
• Enable social features (friends, leaderboards)
• Send you email notifications (episode reminders, friend requests)
• Improve and optimize our Service
• Analyze usage patterns and fix bugs
• Communicate with you about updates or changes

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Sign-In: For authentication (if you choose to sign in with Google)
• Firebase: For push notifications and crash reporting
• TVMaze API: For TV show and episode data

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• For legal reasons: If required by law or to protect our rights
• Service providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate (hosting, analytics, email delivery)

Social Features

When you use social features (friends, leaderboards), the following information may be visible to other users:

• Your username
• Shows you're tracking (visible to friends)
• Your position on leaderboards
• Episodes you've watched (visible to friends)

You can control your privacy by managing your friends list and choosing which shows to track.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you the Service. You can request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account
• Export your data
• Opt-out of email notifications
• Disable push notifications

To delete your account and all associated data, you can do so directly from your Account Settings page. For other requests, please contact us at the email address below.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

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 Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]