Privacy Policy for TattooDay
Effective Date: September 29, 2025
Last Updated: September 29, 2025
Introduction
TattooDay (“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 mobile application.
- Account Information: Username, email address, profile information
- Location Data: City and country for artist discovery and location-based features
- Profile Content: Profile photos, tattoo images, and posts you create
Device Permissions
Camera Permission
We request camera access to:
- Take photos for your profile picture
- Capture images of tattoos for posts
- Share visual content with other users
Photo Library Access
We access your photo library to:
- Select existing images for your profile
- Choose photos to share in posts
- Save images to your device when desired
Location Access
We use location services to:
- Help users find tattoo artists in their area
- Display location-based content and recommendations
- Show artist availability in your region
Notification Permission
We send notifications for:
- New messages from other users
- Likes and comments on your posts
- Artist availability updates
- Contest and community updates
Storage Access
We access device storage to:
- Cache images for better performance
- Store user preferences locally
- Manage temporary files
- Service Delivery: Provide core app functionality including user profiles, messaging, and content sharing
- Communication: Send notifications about app activity and updates
- Safety & Security: Protect against fraud and ensure platform safety
- Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:
- With Other Users: Profile information and posts you choose to make public
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help operate our app (Firebase, cloud storage)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
Firebase Integration
Our app uses Google Firebase services for:
- Authentication: Secure login and account management
- Database: Storing user profiles and app content
- Cloud Storage: Hosting images and media files
- Analytics: Understanding app usage (anonymized data)
- Crash Reporting: Identifying and fixing technical issues
Firebase operates under Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Correct: Update or correct your information
- Export: Download your data in a portable format
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission
- Secure cloud storage
- Regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication
Data Retention
We retain your information:
- Active Accounts: While your account remains active
- Deleted Accounts: Up to 30 days after deletion for recovery purposes
- Legal Requirements: As required by applicable law
Children’s Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through the app or via email.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: tattoodayapp1@gmail.com
App: TattooDay Support Section
Permissions Summary
The following permissions are used in our app:
android.permission.CAMERA - Take photos for profiles and postsandroid.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Access photo libraryandroid.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Save images to deviceandroid.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION - Location data from imagesandroid.permission.RECORD_AUDIO - Audio recording featuresandroid.permission.INTERNET - Network connectivityandroid.permission.VIBRATE - Notification feedback
All permissions are requested only when needed and with user consent.
This policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and Google Play Store requirements.