Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Account information: email address, hashed password, and role type you provide during registration.
• Profile information: name, business name, bio, location, tags, and profile photo URL you add voluntarily.
• User-generated content: posts, comments, marketplace listings, and event listings you create.
• Authentication data: when you sign in with Google, Firebase Authentication (operated by Google) processes your Google account information. We receive only an authentication token.
• Usage data: IP addresses, browser type, and interaction logs collected automatically by Firebase and our hosting infrastructure for security and service reliability purposes.
• Media files: images you upload are stored on cloud storage infrastructure. File URLs are saved to your account.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account and authenticate you securely.
• To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
• To enable you to post content and interact with other users.
• To process subscription tier upgrades.
• To send transactional emails (e.g., password reset) — we do not send marketing email without your explicit consent.
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.
• To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.

3. Local Storage and Session Data

AutoGuildX stores a JSON Web Token (JWT) in your browser's localStorage to keep you signed in between sessions. This storage is strictly necessary for the Service to function; no tracking or advertising data is stored in your browser. You may clear this data at any time through your browser settings, which will sign you out.

We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising networks. Firebase Authentication may use its own local storage entries to manage your Google sign-in session; these are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only as described below:

• Firebase / Google: identity and authentication services.
• Cloud storage provider (AWS S3 or equivalent): stores media files you upload.
• Hosting infrastructure: servers that run the Service may process request logs.
• Legal requirements: we may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights of AutoGuildX or others.
• Business transfers: in the event of a merger or acquisition, user data may be transferred as a business asset.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes. Content you have shared publicly (posts, listings, comments) may remain visible to other users until explicitly deleted by you.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: update inaccurate or incomplete data through your profile settings.
• Deletion: request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format (GDPR Article 20).
• Opt-out of sale (CCPA): we do not sell personal data, so no opt-out action is required.
• Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@autoguildx.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on the Service or by email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact: