FreeUpper Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use FreeUpper, we may collect the following categories of information.

1.1 Account and Profile Information

When you register or sign in, we may process information such as:

• Your name and email address.
• Your profile picture.
• Your username and FreeUpper user ID.
• Your biography and other profile information you choose to provide.
• Authentication identifiers associated with Google sign-in.

Google provides information according to the permissions you authorize during sign-in. We do not receive your Google password through Google sign-in.

1.2 Content You Create

We may collect and store content you submit or upload, including:

• Text posts, comments, and replies.
• Photos, videos, and audio.
• Profile images and other uploaded media.
• Marketplace listings and related product information.
• Messages and attachments sent through communication features.
• Other content you choose to share through FreeUpper.

Content visibility depends on the feature, your settings, and the functionality available in the application.

1.3 Communications and Support

If you contact us, report content, submit feedback, or request account assistance, we may process the information you provide and records needed to respond.

1.4 Technical and Usage Information

Where collected, we may process technical information such as browser or device information, IP address, diagnostic information, security events, and basic usage data. The information collected depends on the features and services enabled in FreeUpper and its infrastructure.

We do not claim to collect every category listed above in every session.

2. How We Use Information

We use information for purposes including:

• Creating and managing user accounts.
• Authenticating users and maintaining account sessions.
• Creating and displaying profiles.
• Hosting and delivering posts, photos, videos, audio, and other media.
• Supporting feeds, comments, messaging, and marketplace features.
• Maintaining the security and reliability of FreeUpper.
• Detecting spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Responding to support requests and account deletion requests.
• Troubleshooting errors and improving the service.
• Meeting applicable legal obligations and enforcing our policies.

We do not use information for purposes that are incompatible with applicable law without an appropriate legal basis.

3. Google Sign-In

FreeUpper supports signing in with Google.

When you choose Google sign-in, Google processes information according to its own privacy policy and the permissions presented during authentication. FreeUpper may receive basic profile information, such as your name, email address, profile picture, and account identifier, as permitted by the sign-in configuration.

We use this information to authenticate you and associate your account with your FreeUpper profile.

Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can manage your Google account’s third-party connections through your Google Account settings.

4. How Your Content Is Shared

FreeUpper includes social and community features.

• Public content: Posts, profile information, comments, videos, and marketplace listings may be visible to other users or the public, depending on the feature and your settings.
• Messages: Messages are intended for their recipients, but you should not assume they are end-to-end encrypted unless FreeUpper explicitly confirms that protection.
• Marketplace information: Listings and information you choose to display may be visible to prospective buyers and other users.
• Content you share: Other users may copy, screenshot, download, or redistribute content that they can access.

Please avoid publishing passwords, financial account details, private identification documents, or other sensitive information in public posts or messages.

Deleting content from FreeUpper may not remove copies already downloaded, shared, cached, or retained by other users or third-party systems.

5. Service Providers and Information Sharing

We may share information with service providers when necessary to operate, secure, or maintain FreeUpper.

These providers may include:

• Supabase: Authentication, database, and related backend infrastructure where configured.
• Cloudinary: Media storage, processing, and delivery where configured.
• Google: Third-party authentication when you choose Google sign-in.
• Vercel: Website hosting, deployment, and related infrastructure.

Each provider processes information under its applicable terms, privacy documentation, and contractual arrangements.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to valid legal requests, protect users, investigate fraud or abuse, or protect FreeUpper’s rights and security.

If FreeUpper undergoes a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable legal requirements.

We do not sell users’ personal information as that term is defined under applicable privacy laws.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

FreeUpper and its service providers may use cookies, local storage, session storage, or similar technologies to support sign-in, maintain sessions, remember settings (such as your light or dark theme), improve functionality, and protect the service.

The specific technologies used depend on the features enabled.

You may be able to manage or delete certain browser-stored information through your browser settings. Removing session data may sign you out or affect application functionality.

Where legally required, we will provide appropriate notices or choices for non-essential technologies.

7. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide FreeUpper, maintain user accounts, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, enforce policies, and meet applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods vary by information type and operational requirements.

When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or otherwise handle it in accordance with applicable law. Some information may remain in backups or records for a limited period before being removed through normal retention processes.

8. Account Deletion and Privacy Requests

You may request account deletion or ask questions about your personal information by contacting:

Please use an email address associated with your account when possible so we can verify your request.

We may request additional information when reasonably necessary to verify your identity and protect your account.

Where required by law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to, or obtain a copy of certain personal information. These rights depend on your location and applicable law.

Account deletion may not immediately remove information that must be retained for legal, security, fraud-prevention, or legitimate operational reasons. Information already copied or redistributed by other users may also remain outside our control.

9. Children’s Privacy and Minimum Age

FreeUpper is intended for people aged 13 and older.

You must not use FreeUpper if you are under 13. Where applicable law requires a higher minimum age or parental or guardian consent, those requirements apply.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children below the permitted minimum age. If you believe a child below the permitted age has created an account or provided personal information, contact us at oluwaseyistarr@gmail.com so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

10. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, and disclosure.

No website, application, network, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You are responsible for keeping access to your account and devices secure and for notifying us if you suspect unauthorized access.

11. International Processing

FreeUpper and its service providers may process or store information in countries other than your country of residence.

Where required, we will use appropriate safeguards for international transfers and process information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

12. Third-Party Websites and Services

FreeUpper may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control the privacy practices of independent third parties.

You should review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as FreeUpper develops or our legal obligations change.

We will update the “Last updated” date when we publish a revised version. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.

14. Contact Us

For privacy questions, account deletion requests, or concerns about personal information, contact: