Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Surf ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
- Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as your name, profile photo, gender, and style preferences.
- User Content: Photos, outfits, posts, and comments you share on the App.
- Communications: Messages you send to other users through the App.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type and operating system version (collected through our crash-reporting service). Our advertising partner (Google AdMob) may also collect device identifiers to serve and measure ads, as described in its own privacy policy.
- Usage Data: How you interact with the App, including screens viewed, features used, time spent, navigation patterns, and products you view, like, or save. These events are stored together with your account identifier so we can personalize your feed.
- Search Queries: Searches you run in the App are logged with your account identifier to improve search results and recommendations.
- Push Notification Tokens: When you enable push notifications, we store a device push token (Firebase Cloud Messaging) linked to your account so we can deliver notifications.
- Analytics Data: We use analytics services to understand App usage patterns.
All of the data above is deleted when you delete your account (see "Data Access and Deletion").
Information from Third Parties
- Social Login: If you sign in using Google or Apple, we receive your name, email, and (for Google) profile picture from your provider account.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App
- Create and manage your account
- Personalize your experience and content recommendations
- Enable social features like following, liking, and messaging
- Send push notifications (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Other Users
- Your profile information and public content are visible to other users
- Direct messages are shared with recipients
With Service Providers
We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf:
- Firebase (Google) - Authentication, database, analytics, crash reporting
- Google AdMob - Advertising
For Legal Reasons
We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal process
- Protect our rights or property
- Protect user safety
- Investigate fraud or security issues
Business Transfers
In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may delete your account at any time, and we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except as required for legal purposes.
Your Rights and Choices
Account Information
You can review and update your account information at any time through the App settings.
Push Notifications
You can opt out of push notifications through your device settings or in the App's notification preferences screen.
Data Access and Deletion
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@surffashion.app.
California Residents
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
European Users
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Our legal basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.
Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for users under 16 years of age. During account creation, you must confirm your date of birth and you will be prevented from completing onboarding if you are under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a user under 16, we will delete it immediately.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@surffashion.app
- Website: https://surffashion.app
Third-Party Services
Our App uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase: Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdMob: Google Ads Privacy Policy
- Apple Sign-In: Apple Privacy Policy