Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to PocketTuner. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about our data practices and your privacy rights when using our application, including our public chat features.

Information We Collect

PocketTuner collects minimal personal information from users. The information we collect includes:

• Chat Messages: When you use our public chat feature, we collect and store the messages you send
• Display Names: We may collect display names or usernames you choose for chat identification
• Usage Data: Basic information about how you interact with the chat feature (timestamps, frequency of use)
• Device Information: Basic device identifiers to prevent spam and abuse in chat

Public Chat Feature

PocketTuner includes a public chat feature that allows users to communicate with each other about sim racing topics. Important information about this feature:

• Public Nature: Messages sent in public chat are visible to all other users of the app
• Message Storage: Chat messages are stored on our servers to maintain chat history and enable moderation
• No Private Messaging: Currently, all chat communications are public - there are no private messages
• Moderation: We reserve the right to monitor, review, and remove inappropriate content
• User Responsibility: Do not share personal information, contact details, or sensitive data in public chat

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the chat functionality
• To moderate content and ensure a safe community environment
• To prevent spam, abuse, and inappropriate behavior
• To improve the chat experience and app functionality
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

Information Sharing

Public Chat Messages: By design, messages you send in public chat are shared with all other users of the app. We do not share your chat data with third parties except:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect the safety and security of our users
• With service providers who help us operate the chat feature (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Retention

Chat Messages: We retain chat messages for a reasonable period to maintain chat history and enable effective moderation. Messages may be automatically deleted after 90 days, though we reserve the right to retain messages longer if necessary for safety, legal, or moderation purposes.

Account Deletion: If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information, though some chat messages may remain visible to maintain conversation context for other users.

OpenAI API Integration

PocketTuner offers optional AI integration features that require an OpenAI API key. If you choose to use these features:

• You will need to provide your own OpenAI API key
• Your API key is stored locally on your device only
• We do not have access to, store, or transmit your API key to our servers
• Any data processed using the OpenAI API is subject to OpenAI's privacy policy and terms of service

Community Guidelines and Safety

To maintain a safe and respectful environment in our public chat:

• Do not share personal information such as real names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses
• Keep conversations related to sim racing and appropriate for all ages
• Report inappropriate content or behavior using our in-app reporting features
• Respect other users and maintain a positive community atmosphere
• Users who violate community guidelines may be temporarily or permanently banned from chat

Age Restrictions

The public chat feature is intended for users aged 13 and older. Users under 13 should not use the chat feature. Parents and guardians should supervise minors' use of the chat functionality.

Third-Party Services

When you use the OpenAI integration feature, your interactions will be processed by OpenAI according to their privacy policy. We recommend reviewing OpenAI's privacy policy to understand how they handle your data:

OpenAI Privacy Policy

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including chat messages, against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and safety requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our application is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The public chat feature is especially not suitable for young children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 at the top of this Privacy Policy. Significant changes may be communicated through the app or via email if we have your contact information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
support@pockettuner.app