Privacy Policy for FX Sesh

Effective Date: November 22, 2024

Last Updated: November 22, 2024

1. Introduction and Data Controller

Welcome to FX Sesh ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for the FX Sesh mobile application (the "App").

Data Controller: FX Sesh is responsible for your personal information.

Contact Information:
Company Name: SecMinsHours
Email: fxseshonline@gmail.com
Address: Kingston, Jamaica

Data Processors: Firebase (Google LLC) and Google AdMob act as data processors on our behalf.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not download or use the App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information (Optional): Email, password, or Google account info (OAuth only: name, email, Google ID).
• Journal Entries (Optional): Trading pairs, trade outcomes, amounts, personal notes, tags, timestamps, screenshots/images.
• Preferences & Settings: Time zone, notification preferences, feature toggles (Learn tab, News tab, Journal), theme preferences.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Type, model, OS version, unique device identifiers, mobile network info.
• Usage Data: App features accessed, session duration, interaction patterns, crash reports.
• Push Notification Tokens: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) tokens.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

• Google AdMob: Advertising ID, device info, IP address, ad interaction data.
• YouTube API (Learn tab): Video viewing data; you agree to YouTube Terms of Service.
• Firebase Services: Authentication, cloud storage metadata, analytics data.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Core Functionality: Forex session timing, notifications, sync journal entries, maintain preferences.
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage, debug, optimize performance.
• Advertising (Free Users Only): Display relevant ads, measure performance.
• Communication: Send service notifications, respond to support requests, notify app updates.

We do NOT sell personal information, use journal entries for advertising, or share trading data with other users.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Cloud Storage (Authenticated Users): Google Cloud Firestore, Firebase Cloud Storage, encrypted in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest.
• Local Storage (Anonymous Users): Stored only on device, removed on uninstall or reset.
• Administrative Access: Limited, only for troubleshooting or legal requirements.
• Security Measures: Secure authentication, access controls, monitoring, regular updates.

Note: No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• Third-Party Service Providers: Firebase, Google AdMob, YouTube API, Expo.
• Tracking Technologies: Device identifiers used for analytics and advertising.
• Legal Requirements: Comply with valid legal processes, protect rights, prevent fraud.
• Business Transfers: Data may be transferred in mergers or acquisitions; we will notify users.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access, update, delete account and journal data (authenticated users).
• Notification preferences for session alerts and premium features.
• Ad choices: Free users can opt-out via device settings; Premium users see no ads.
• Data deletion requests handled within 30 days.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Contact us to remove any such data.

8. International Data Transfers

Information may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws, including the U.S. By using the App, you consent to these transfers.

9. Data Retention

• Account Data: Until deletion request
• Journal Entries: Until deletion request
• Usage Analytics: Up to 26 months
• Crash Reports: Up to 90 days

10. Important Limitations and Disclaimers

• Do NOT include sensitive info in journal entries (broker login, passwords, API keys, etc.)
• Anonymous users: Data lost on uninstall/reset
• Authenticated users: Data backed up to Firebase, recommend regular exports
• Staff do not access journal content except legally or with explicit troubleshooting requests

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy and will post the new version with an updated date. Material changes will be communicated via in-app notification.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices. Review their policies directly:

• Google Privacy Policy
• YouTube Terms of Service
• Firebase Privacy Policy

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Right to Know, Delete, Opt-Out, Non-Discrimination. Contact: fxseshonline@gmail.com

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restrict Processing, Data Portability, Object, Withdraw Consent. Contact: fxseshonline@gmail.com

15. Contact Us

Email: fxseshonline@gmail.com
App Name: FX Sesh
Developer: SecMinsHours
Address: Kingston, Jamaica
Response Time: Within 7 business days

16. Governing Law

Governed by the laws of Jamaica.

Summary of Key Points

• We collect account info, journal entries, preferences, device data, and analytics
• Used for app functionality, notifications, service improvement, and ads (free users)
• Shared only with Firebase, Google AdMob, YouTube API
• Data is secure in Google Cloud; journal entries are not end-to-end encrypted
• Users can access, update, and delete data anytime
• We do NOT sell or share trading data
• Google Sign-In: Only basic profile info
• Do not include sensitive information in journal entries
• Anonymous users: Data lost on uninstall