(A) Who We Are

Rust Kisumu ("we," "our," or "us") is the operator of the Rust Kisumu mobile application (the "App"). We act as the data controller for any personal information collected through the App, meaning we determine how and why your data is processed.

(B) Our Commitment to Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines:

• The types of information we collect.
• How we use, store, and protect your data.
• Your rights regarding your personal information.
• How to contact us with questions or concerns.

We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices. If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvement, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.

(C) Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

• All users of the Rust Kisumu App.
• Individuals who interact with our services, including community forums, meetups, and customer support.

It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked within the App. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use the App, you may voluntarily provide the following information:

• Account Information: Including your email address and any additional details you choose to include in your profile. This information is used to create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and communicate with you about service updates.
• Community Contributions: Such as posts, articles, or comments in the forum. This content is stored on our servers and displayed publicly to other users as part of the community experience.
• Meetup Reservations: When you sign up for an event, we collect your name, contact details, and attendance status to facilitate logistics and send reminders.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

We DO NOT collect sensitive usage data such as user's IP address or other operating system level data, such as device types, operating system

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We currently do not use tracking technologies or similar technologies to monitor user engagements within our app

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information under the following legal frameworks:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under the App's Terms of Service (e.g., providing account access).
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as:
  • Enhancing app functionality and security
  • Preventing fraud or abuse
  • Conducting analytics to improve services
• Consent: Where required (e.g., for non-essential cookies or marketing emails), which you may withdraw at any time.

A balancing test is conducted to ensure our legitimate interests do not override your privacy rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your data. Limited disclosures may occur in these cases:

• With Other Users: Public forum posts and meetup details are visible to the community.
• With Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., Firebase for data storage) assist in operating the App under strict confidentiality agreements.
• For Legal Compliance: If required by law enforcement, regulators, or to protect our legal rights.

4. Data Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:

• Encryption for sensitive information
• Access controls to restrict internal data handling
• Regular security audits

While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. We encourage users to take precautions (e.g., strong passwords).

5. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Access, correct, or delete your data via account settings or by emailing us
• Deactivate your account permanently by contacting support
• Opt out of non-essential communications through notification preferences

We respond to requests within 90 days, subject to legal exceptions.

6. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 and will delete such information if discovered. For more information on our commitment to protecting children, please refer to our dedicated Child Safety Policy.

7. Changes to This Policy

Updates will be posted in the App with a revised Effective Date. Material changes may be communicated via email or in-app alerts.