Privacy Policy
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Last updated: March 2026

‍Merry Swap (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

- Name and username
- Email address
- Profile information (e.g. profile photo, bio)

b) User Content

- Items you upload (images, descriptions, categories)
- Messages exchanged with other users
- Swap activity and transaction data

c) Device & Usage Data

- Device type and operating system
- App usage data (e.g. interactions, features used)
- Log data for debugging and performance

d) Camera Access

- Merry Swap may request access to your device camera solely to allow you to:

- Take photos of items for listing in the app

We do not access or store your camera data without your explicit action.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

- Provide and operate the Merry Swap platform
- Enable item listings, swaps, and communication between users
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Ensure safety, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms
- Send important service notifications

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited data:

- With other users (e.g. profile info, item listings, messages)
- With service providers (e.g. Firebase, analytics tools) strictly to operate the app
- If required by law or to protect users and platform integrity

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored using secure cloud services (e.g. Firebase).
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

- Access your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Stop using the app at any time
For any requests, contact us at:
📧 mina.valcic@merryswap.com

‍6. Children’s Privacy

Merry Swap is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date.

8. Contact

If you have any questions, contact us at:
📧 mina.valcic@merryswap.com

‍By using Merry Swap, you agree to this Privacy Policy.