Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Second Gear. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our task management and accountability service.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal information to provide our service:

• Name: Used to display your identity within the application and to other users in your groups.
• Email Address: Used for account login, authentication, and to send password reset emails when requested.

We only collect information that is necessary for the core functionality of Second Gear. We do not collect any additional personal information beyond what is listed above.

How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used exclusively for:

• Providing and maintaining our service functionality
• Authenticating your login and managing your account
• Displaying your name to other users within groups you join
• Sending password reset emails when you request them
• Communicating important updates about our service or privacy policy

We do not use your data for marketing, analytics, profiling, or any purpose beyond the service functionality described above.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located in Frankfurt, Germany (AWS EU Central 1 region). We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your password is encrypted using industry-standard hashing algorithms. We use secure authentication tokens (JWT) to maintain your login sessions.

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties. Your data remains within our service and is only visible to:

• You (your own account information)
• Other members of groups you join (your name only, as displayed in the service)

We do not use external analytics services, advertising networks, or any other third-party data processors.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request to know what personal data we have about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct your name and email address through your account settings or by contacting us.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and all associated personal data at any time. Once deleted, your data cannot be recovered.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

Second Gear uses authentication tokens (JWT) stored in your browser's local storage to maintain your login session. These tokens are used solely for authentication purposes and do not track your behavior across other websites.

We do not use cookies for advertising, analytics, or tracking purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will permanently delete your personal data from our systems, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

Children's Privacy

Second Gear is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you via email of any significant changes

Changes to this privacy policy take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of Second Gear after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If we make material changes to how we collect or use your personal data (such as collecting new types of data or sharing data with third parties), we will obtain your consent before implementing such changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: habib.beshara4@gmail.com

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data concerned and the context in which we collect it:

• Contract Performance: We process your name and email to provide the service you signed up for (creating an account and using Second Gear).
• Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in maintaining the security and functionality of our service.