Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on Swing Shift, we collect the following information:

• Account Information: Your name, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: Your shift type, work schedule, days off, date of birth, location, bio, and profile photo.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, including matches viewed, messages sent, and features used.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to a premium plan, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and maintain your account
• Match you with compatible users based on schedule overlap
• Improve our matching algorithm and product experience
• Send you important account notifications
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Ensure platform safety and prevent abuse

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Other Users: Your profile information (name, photo, bio, shift type) is visible to potential matches.
• Service Providers: We work with trusted third parties for hosting (Netlify), database (Turso), email (Resend), and payments (Stripe).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.

5. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and download your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request data portability

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and authentication state. We may also use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how our app is used. You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Swing Shift is intended for users 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or an in-app notification.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at privacy@swingshift.app.