Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Smart Progress ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address
  • Profile information (optional bio, social media handles)
  • Authentication data (encrypted passwords or OAuth tokens)

2.2 Project and Progress Data

When you use our progress tracking features, we collect:

  • Project names, descriptions, and goals
  • Progress metrics (revenue, expenses, time spent, views)
  • Project stages and milestones
  • Challenge participation and creation data
  • Financial tracking information (self-reported)

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • Log data (IP addresses, browser type, pages visited)
  • Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
  • Analytics data about how you use the service
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Smart Progress service
  • Process your account registration and authentication
  • Display your progress data and projects (based on your privacy settings)
  • Enable public sharing of projects and challenges when you choose to do so
  • Send important service notifications and updates
  • Improve our service through analytics and user feedback
  • Provide customer support
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

When you choose to make projects or challenges public, the following information becomes visible to all users:

  • Project name, description, and selected metrics
  • Your display name and optional social media handles
  • Progress updates and milestones you've marked as public
  • Challenge details and participation

4.2 Third-Party Services

We may share limited data with:

  • Authentication providers (Google OAuth)
  • Analytics services to understand usage patterns
  • Email service providers for transactional emails
  • Cloud infrastructure providers for hosting and storage

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our users.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and password hashing
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

6. Your Privacy Controls

You have control over your data:

  • Choose which projects and data to make public
  • Update your profile information at any time
  • Delete projects or account entirely
  • Control email notification preferences
  • Access and download your data

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal information within 30 days. Some anonymized data may be retained for analytics purposes.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Smart Progress is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Analytics and Cookies

We use analytics tools and cookies to understand how users interact with our service. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the service. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your personal data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Smart Progress

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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