Last Updated: August 8, 2024

Welcome to DIY Hero! Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our app, DIY Hero, and our website, diyhero.app. By using DIY Hero, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Eligibility

DIY Hero is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. By registering for or using the app, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a person under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to remove such information and terminate the account.

2. Information We Collect

When you use DIY Hero, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: During registration, we collect your email address and date of birth. This information is necessary to create your account and verify your eligibility to use the app.

Content You Provide: Any projects, images, journal entries, videos, and other content you create or upload within the app will be visible to other users of the app and may also be displayed publicly on the diyhero.app website.

Interaction Data: Information about your interactions within the app, including comments, likes, followers, and following lists, will be public and accessible to other users.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Account Creation and Management: To create and manage your account, including verifying your identity and eligibility.

Content Sharing: To facilitate the sharing of your projects, images, journal entries, and videos with other users of the app and on the diyhero.app website.

Community Interaction: To enable interactions within the DIY Hero community, including comments, likes, and the ability to follow other users.

Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and other communications related to the app.

4. Public Information

Please be aware that any content you upload or create within the app, including your projects, images, journal entries, videos, comments, likes, and follower and following lists, will be publicly accessible to other users of the app and on the diyhero.app website. We encourage you to exercise caution when sharing personal information within these public areas.

5. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Your email address and date of birth are stored securely and will not be sold or shared with any third parties.

6. Third-Party Services

DIY Hero does not share your personal information with third-party companies, organizations, or individuals outside of DIY Hero, except in the following cases:

With your consent: We may share your information with third parties if you provide explicit consent.

For legal reasons: We may share your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you choose to delete your account, we will remove your personal information from our systems, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@diyhero.app.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and app, and we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of DIY Hero after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

10. Account Deletion

If you would like to delete your account and all data associated with your account, you can do so in the app by going to the Settings page and tapping on the Delete My Account link.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at support@diyhero.app.

Thank you for using DIY Hero!