Privacy Policy for SupesClub

Last Updated: October 6, 2025

Introduction

SupesClub ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our macOS productivity application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address - Used for account authentication and important notifications
Full name - Displayed on your profile
Username - Your unique identifier within the app
Phone number (optional) - For additional contact options
Profile picture (optional) - Uploaded image for your profile

Location Data

Approximate location - When you enable location sharing, we collect your GPS coordinates to show you on the map and share your location with friends
Location sharing is optional and can be disabled at any time in Settings
We use "When In Use" location authorization - location is only accessed while you're actively using the app
Location data is shared only with users you've accepted as friends

Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the app:

Work sessions - Duration, type (standard/Pomodoro), and timestamps
Activity levels - Your focus state (active, idle, away) during sessions
Contribution data - Daily work statistics for your contribution graph
Leaderboard statistics - Aggregated usage metrics for competitive features

Social Data

Friend connections - List of users you've connected with
Friend requests - Pending and completed friend request history
Shared sessions - Data about collaborative work sessions with friends

How We Use Your Information

Account Management

Create and maintain your account
Authenticate your identity
Enable password reset functionality

Core Features

Display your profile to friends
Enable real-time presence tracking
Show you on the map when location sharing is enabled
Track and display your productivity metrics
Generate contribution graphs and leaderboards
Facilitate shared work sessions with friends

Notifications

Send friend request notifications
Alert you when friends join shared sessions
Notify you about session invitations

Analytics

Understand app usage patterns
Improve app performance and features
Identify and fix bugs

Data Sharing

What We Share

With Friends Only - Your profile information, location (if enabled), and activity status are visible only to users you've accepted as friends
Public Leaderboards - Your username and productivity statistics may be visible on app leaderboards

What We Don't Share

We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties
We DO NOT share your data with advertisers
We DO NOT use your data for targeted advertising

Third-Party Services

We use Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) to provide our services:

Firebase Authentication - Securely manages user accounts
Cloud Firestore - Stores user profiles and app data
Realtime Database - Enables real-time presence and location features
Cloud Storage - Stores profile images
Cloud Messaging - Delivers push notifications

Firebase processes data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encryption in transit - All data transmitted between your device and our servers uses TLS encryption
Firebase security rules - Restrict data access to authorized users only
Password requirements - Strong password validation on signup
Production-grade infrastructure - Hosted on Google Cloud Platform with enterprise security

Your Rights

Access and Control

View your data - Access your profile and settings at any time
Update information - Edit your profile, location sharing preferences, and other settings
Delete account - Contact us to request account deletion
Export data - Request a copy of your personal data

Location Sharing Control

Enable or disable location sharing at any time in Settings
Location is only collected when you're actively using the app
Remove yourself from the map by disabling location sharing

Friend Management

Accept or decline friend requests
Remove friends at any time
Control who can see your activity and location

Data Retention

Active accounts - Data is retained as long as your account is active
Deleted accounts - Personal data is deleted within 30 days of account deletion request
Session data - Work session history is retained for contribution graphs and statistics
Location data - Real-time location data is ephemeral and automatically expires

Children's Privacy

SupesClub is not intended for users under the age of 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 significant changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date
Displaying an in-app notification
Sending an email to registered users

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Your Consent

By using SupesClub, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

Email: privacy@supesclub.com
GitHub Issues: https://github.com/supesclub/supesclub/issues

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - For users in the European Union
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - For California residents
Apple App Store Privacy Requirements - As outlined in App Store Review Guidelines

Summary of Key Points

✅ We collect: Email, name, username, optional location, usage data
✅ Location sharing: Optional, "When In Use" only, shared with friends only
✅ We DO NOT: Sell your data, share with advertisers, track across apps
✅ Your control: Update profile, disable location, delete account anytime
✅ Security: Encryption, Firebase security rules, production infrastructure
✅ Third parties: Firebase (Google) for hosting and services only

Your privacy matters to us. Use SupesClub with confidence.