Privacy Policy
Last updated: DRAFT — to be finalized in Sprint 5 (S5-T11f)
⚠️ DRAFT — PLACEHOLDER CONTENT
This is a Sprint 1 placeholder. The real privacy policy will be written in Sprint 5 once the final data collection surface of the app is known, and will be cross-verified against Apple’s Privacy Nutrition Label declarations in App Store Connect (see Plan risk R15 — a mismatch between these two is a common App Store rejection cause). Do not treat this document as authoritative until the final version is committed.
1. Who we are
Gulf Sale is an iOS application operated by [Company Name Placeholder] for users in the GCC region. We provide a free classifieds marketplace where users can browse, post, and message about listings.
2. What data we collect
The following is the anticipated data collection scope based on the implementation plan. It will be revised in Sprint 5 to match the actual shipped app:
Account information (if you sign in):
- Apple ID token (via Sign in with Apple) or phone number (via Firebase phone auth)
- Display name you choose
- Profile photo (optional)
- Country and city you select
Listings you post:
- Title, description, price, category
- Photos you upload
- Country and city
Messages between you and other users regarding listings.
Device and usage data (via Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics):
- Device model and OS version
- Crash logs
- Anonymized interaction data (screens visited, features used)
Advertising identifiers (only if you grant App Tracking Transparency permission):
- IDFA for personalized ads via Google AdMob
3. How we use it
- To run the app (show listings, deliver messages, process payments)
- To enforce content moderation rules (prohibited items, abuse detection)
- To improve the app via anonymized analytics
- To serve advertisements (personalized if you opt in, contextual if you do not)
4. Who we share it with
- Google Firebase — our backend provider (hosting, database, authentication)
- Algolia — search infrastructure
- Google AdMob — advertising
- Apple — for Sign in with Apple and App Store Connect
- Law enforcement — only if legally compelled
We do not sell your data to third parties.
5. Your rights
You can:
- Delete your account from within the app (Settings → Account → Delete Account). This removes your profile, listings, and messages.
- Request a copy of your data by emailing dev.hamam@gmail.com
- Opt out of personalized ads via iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking
6. Contact
Questions or concerns: dev.hamam@gmail.com (placeholder)