Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Vowed ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information:

• Email address, name, and profile information from Clerk
• User preferences and profile settings

Content Information:

• Vow titles, descriptions, deadlines, and visibility settings
• Comments and responses on vows
• Resolution notes and fulfillment status

Communications:

• Support inquiries and feedback sent through the service
• Other messages you send to us directly

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Usage Data:

• Information about how you interact with the service, such as API requests and error reports
• Server logs that may include IP addresses, device information, and timestamps for security and troubleshooting

Browser Storage and Cookies:

• Clerk manages authentication cookies, session cookies, and secure tokens used for login and session management
• We may use local browser storage for non-critical preferences such as theme selection

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Authentication Providers:

• We use Clerk for user authentication and identity management
• Clerk may provide basic profile attributes such as email, full name, and profile image

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Provision

• To register and authenticate your account
• To store and display your vows, profile, and related content
• To enable commenting, public sharing, and other platform features
• To support account recovery and service access

3.2 Service Improvement

• To troubleshoot and fix issues
• To improve the performance, stability, and functionality of the service

3.3 Communication

• To respond to support requests and questions
• To provide important service updates and account notices

3.4 Legal Compliance

• To comply with applicable laws and legal process
• To enforce our terms of service and protect our rights and users

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

• Vows may be created as public or private. Public vows are visible to others and may be indexed by search engines if discoverable.
• Private vows are restricted to your account and are not publicly displayed.

4.2 Service Providers

• We share data with trusted third-party providers required to operate the service
• These providers include Clerk for authentication and Firebase Firestore for data storage
• We require these providers to maintain industry-standard security practices

4.3 Legal Requirements

• We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or government request
• We may disclose information to protect our rights, property, or user safety

4.4 Business Transfers

• If Vowed is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred
• We will notify users as required by law if such a transfer occurs

5. Data Retention

5.1 User Accounts

• We retain account information while your account is active
• We may retain certain information after account deletion to comply with legal obligations

5.2 Content Data

• Public vows and comments may be retained to preserve the integrity of the service
• Private vows may be retained only as necessary for account management and deletion workflows

5.3 Automatic Deletion

• We may remove inactive or obsolete data in accordance with our data retention practices
• Users may request deletion of their data subject to applicable legal requirements

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

• You can access and update your profile and account information through the service
• You can change vow visibility settings for each vow you create
• You can delete your comments, private vows, and account data where available

6.2 Data Portability

• You can request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format
• We will comply with applicable requests to provide your information when required by law

6.3 Data Deletion

• You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Some public content may remain visible if it is not removed immediately or if it is required to preserve service integrity

6.4 Opt-Out Rights

• You can opt out of non-essential communications where offered
• You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings

7. Data Security

7.1 Security Measures

• We use industry-standard encryption and secure connections where applicable
• We take steps to protect data using appropriate technical and organizational safeguards
• We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel and systems

7.2 Data Breaches

• If we become aware of a security breach affecting personal information, we will take appropriate steps to investigate and notify affected users as required by law

8. International Data Transfers

• Your information may be stored and processed in countries outside your own
• We rely on providers that have global infrastructure, including Firebase and Clerk
• We take steps to comply with applicable international data transfer laws

9. Children's Privacy

• The service is not intended for children under 13
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• If we become aware of such information, we will delete it promptly

10. Third-Party Links and Services

• The service may contain links to third-party websites and services
• We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties
• We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

11.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and session management through Clerk
• Preference Storage: Browser storage may be used for theme and display preferences

11.2 Cookie Management

• You can manage cookies through your browser settings
• Disabling cookies may affect authentication and service functionality
• We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking in this implementation

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time
• We will notify users of material changes as required
• Continued use of the service after changes means you accept the updated policy

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: hasan04.asm@gmail.com

14. Complaints

If you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws, you may lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.