How Follio handles your information

1. Interpretation and definitions

Capitalized terms have the meanings given in this policy. We use "Personal Data" and "Personal Information" interchangeably unless a law uses a specific term.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following information when you use Follio:

• Account details such as your name, email address, and profile information.
• Usage data such as pages visited, time spent, browser information, and device data.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies used for authentication, preferences, and analytics.
• Information you voluntarily submit through forms, support requests, or profile content.

3. How we use information

We use personal data to operate and improve the service, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and monitor the service.
• Manage your account and authenticate you.
• Contact you about updates, security notices, and support.
• Analyze usage, improve product quality, and prevent abuse.
• Support business transfers, legal compliance, and other legitimate business needs.

4. Google Sign-In and OAuth data

If you choose Sign in with Google, authentication is handled by Clerk on our behalf. We receive basic account data from Google, such as your name, email address, and profile photo, to create and secure your Follio account.

• We do not request access to Gmail, Google Drive, Google Contacts, Calendar, or other Google user data for sign-in.
• We use Google account data only for authentication, account security, and personalized account display.
• We do not sell Google user data, and we do not use it for advertising.

5. Cookies and tracking

We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and to operate the website, and we may use other cookies for preferences, analytics, and product improvement where permitted by law.

6. Sharing and retention

We may share information with service providers, affiliates, business partners, other users in public areas, or third parties when required by law or with your consent.

We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it where practical.

7. Security, transfers, and your rights

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but no online system is perfectly secure. Your information may be processed in locations outside your jurisdiction, subject to appropriate safeguards where required.

You can request access, correction, or deletion of personal data by contacting us. Some data may need to be kept for legal, security, or backup purposes.

8. Children's privacy

Follio is not intended for anyone under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

9. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us through the contact page or directly at legal@follio.dev.