Paper Cup Privacy Policy

1.1 Personal Information.

• Email address. We collect user email addresses for the purpose of account verification, communication, etc.
• Username. We collect usernames chosen by users for identification and display purposes within our app.
• Password. We collect and store passwords for user accounts in an encrypted format for authentication and account security purposes.
• Content. We collect the text and images that users create or upload within our app, which may be visible to other users.

1.2 Application data. we may collect the following information if you choose to provide us with access or permission.

• Mobile Device Access. We may request access or permission to certain features from your mobile device, including your mobile device's photo library, and other features. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device's settings.
• Mobile Device Data. We automatically collect device information (such as your mobile device ID, model, and manufacturer), operating system, version information and system configuration information, device and application identification numbers, browser type and version, hardware model Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, and Internet Protocol (IP) address (or proxy server). If you are using our application(s), we may also collect information about the phone network associated with your mobile device, your mobile device’s operating system or platform, the type of mobile device you use, your mobile device’s unique device ID, and information about the features of our application(s) you accessed.
• Push Notifications. We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or certain features of the application(s). If you wish to opt out from receiving these types of communications, you may turn them off in your device's settings.

1.3 Information automatically collected.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies.

The information we collect includes:

• Log and Usage Data. Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the Services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called "crash dumps"), and hardware settings).
• Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information.
• Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services.

GDPR Compliance: If you are located in the European Union (EU), please note that we may collect and process your personal information based on the legal grounds and requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

CCPA Compliance: If you are a California resident, please note that we may collect and process your personal information based on the legal grounds and requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

VCDPA Compliance: If you are a Virginia resident, please note that we may collect and process your personal information based on the legal grounds and requirements of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).