Privacy Policy for Glossary

Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Glossary. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and use when you use the Glossary mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Display name
• Profile information you choose to provide

Content You Create

• Nail color photos you upload
• Ratings and reviews of nail colors
• Comments and interactions with other users
• Collections and favorites you create

Usage Information

• How you interact with the app
• Features you use
• Search queries
• Device information (model, operating system version)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain app functionality
• Enable social features like following, commenting, and sharing
• Send you notifications about activity on your content
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Respond to your support requests
• Analyze app usage to improve our services
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase and Google Cloud Platform services. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission
• Secure authentication
• Regular security updates
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase Authentication — for secure account management
• Cloud Firestore — for data storage
• Firebase Storage — for photo storage
• Claude AI — for AI-powered features (color analysis, descriptions)

These services have their own privacy policies and handle data according to their terms.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data in the following circumstances:

Public Content

• Photos, ratings, and comments you post are visible to other users as part of the social features
• Your profile information is visible to other users

Service Providers

• We share data with Firebase/Google Cloud to provide app functionality
• AI services process uploaded photos to provide color analysis

Legal Requirements

• We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your data
• Opt out of notifications
• Control privacy settings for your content

To exercise these rights, contact us at austin.blake.day@gmail.com

Children's Privacy

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

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we must retain it for legal obligations.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: austin.blake.day@gmail.com

Consent

By using Glossary, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described herein.