PRIVACY POLICY Fix4You respects user privacy and is committed to protecting personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. 1. Information We Collect - **Name & Surname (or Nickname)** – Displayed publicly. - **Email** – Used for notifications and marketing purposes. - **User Type (Tradesperson/Client)** – Determines available features in the application. - **Activity Data (Searches, Ad Interactions)** – Used for personalized recommendations. - **Payment Transaction Data** – Managed via Stripe; Fix4You does not store credit card details. - **Location Data (Optional)** – Used when users actively grant permission for better service matching. - **Live Location** – Can be used in special cases (e.g., tradespeople visiting a job site) but is not permanently stored. - ❌ **Fix4You does not collect or store IP addresses or precise GPS coordinates without explicit user consent.** 2. Data Retention - Fix4You retains user data only while accounts are active. - **Upon account deletion, the only retained data is the email address**, which is stored for security and fraud prevention purposes. - All other user data is permanently deleted upon account deactivation. 3. Account Deletion Users can delete their accounts directly from the application. Once deleted, all associated data is removed except for the email address. 4. Cookies Policy Fix4You does not currently use cookies. However, we may implement cookies in the future to improve the user experience. Users will have the option to accept or reject cookies through the application's settings. 5. Marketing & Communications Fix4You may send promotional emails. Users can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" button within the email. 6. Data Usage for Analytics We analyze user behavior to improve platform functionality and provide personalized recommendations. All data used for analytics is anonymized. 7. Updates to This Policy Fix4You may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Users will be notified of any significant changes. 8. Contact For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: [development@somsed.com].