MissionMate ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Telegram bot and related services (the "Service"). By using MissionMate, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

a. Telegram Account Data

Basic profile information provided by Telegram (e.g., username, user ID, profile photo).
Group membership details (e.g., group names, participant lists).

b. User-Submitted Content

Activity photos and text updates shared via Telegram.
Timestamps and metadata associated with submissions.

c. Activity Data

Activity type (e.g., "/workout," "/study").
Approval/rejection status of submissions.
Leaderboard scores and participation history.

d. Device and Usage Data

IP addresses, device type, and operating system.
Interaction logs (e.g., commands used, frequency of use).

2. How We Use Your Information

Service Operation: To verify activity submissions, maintain leaderboards, and provide feedback.
Improvements: Analyze usage patterns to enhance bot functionality and user experience.
Communications: Send notifications about activity approvals, group challenges, or policy updates.
Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive behavior.

Within Your Group: Activity submissions (photos/text) and leaderboard rankings are visible to group members.
Third-Party Processors: We use secure cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) for data storage and processing. These partners are contractually prohibited from using your data for unrelated purposes.
Legal Compliance: Disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security

All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256).
Regular security audits and penetration testing are conducted.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel.

5. Data Retention

Activity logs and submissions are retained for 24 months to support habit-tracking features.
Deleted accounts or groups: Data is anonymized within 30 days of removal.

6. Your Rights

Access: Request a copy of your data via [support@missionmate.team].
Correction: Update inaccuracies in your activity history.
Deletion: Remove your data entirely (excluding anonymized leaderboard records).
Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for data processing by leaving the group or deleting the bot.

7. International Data Transfers

Data is processed in the EU and U.S. under GDPR-compliant safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Children’s Privacy

MissionMate is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

Changes will be notified via Telegram group announcements or direct messages. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions or data requests, contact:
[support@missionmate.team]

This policy complies with the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and Telegram’s Bot Developer Terms. For details on Telegram’s data practices, review their Privacy Policy.

By using MissionMate, you acknowledge you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.

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