Effective Date: March 1, 2020 Last Updated: September 5, 2025
1. Introduction
1.1 Our commitment
My Tarot App is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our application.
1.2 Legal compliance
This policy complies with:
- Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) — Brazil
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — European Union
- Other applicable data protection legislation
1.3 Acceptance
By using My Tarot App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Data provided directly by you
Registration data:
- Full name and last name
- Year of birth
- Gender
- Email address
- Password (stored in encrypted form)
Usage data:
- History of readings performed
- Cards and decks consulted
- Reading preferences
- Personalized settings
- Content saved by the user
2.2 Data collected automatically
Technical information:
- Device model and manufacturer
- Operating system and version
- Application version
- Unique device identifiers
- IP address
- Approximate location data (when authorized)
- Network and connectivity information
Navigation and usage data:
- Screens visited in the application
- Usage time and sessions
- Interactions with features
- Performance and crash data
- System logs and errors
2.3 Advertising data
Advertising identifiers:
- Google Advertising ID (Android)
- Identifier for Advertisers — IDFA (iOS)
- Cookies and similar technologies
- Ad interaction data
- Advertising preferences
2.4 Location data
- IP for approximate location (when applicable)
2.5 Third-party data
Firebase/Google services:
- Authentication data
- Analytics metrics
- Push message information
- Remote configuration data
3. How we use your information
3.1 Primary purposes
Authentication and access:
- Create and manage your account
- Perform secure login
- Verify your identity
- Maintain active sessions
Application features:
- Save and sync personal readings
- Personalize user experience
- Provide interpretations of different types of cards
- Maintain consultation history
- Offer relevant content
Improvements and analytics:
- Analyze usage patterns (anonymized data)
- Improve application performance
- Develop new features
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Generate internal statistics
3.2 Communication
Service notifications:
- Update alerts
- Important information about the application
- Push notifications related to usage
- Promotional messages (optional)
Customer support:
- Respond to questions and requests
- Provide technical assistance
- Resolve reported issues
3.3 Advertising
Personalized ads:
- Display relevant ads through Google AdMob
- Personalize advertising content (including regional personalization via approximate location)
- Measure campaign effectiveness
- Optimize advertising experience
4. Information sharing
4.1 No sale policy
We DO NOT SELL your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.
4.2 Authorized sharing
Service providers (Google/Firebase):
- Google Firebase (authentication, database, analytics)
- Google AdMob (advertising)
- Google Cloud Platform (hosting and processing)
- Other Google services necessary for operation
App stores:
- Apple App Store (for iOS users)
- Google Play Store (for Android users)
- Data necessary for payment processing and downloads
4.3 Third-party privacy policies
For detailed information on how our partners handle your data, see:
- Google Play Services: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Firebase Analytics: https://firebase.google.com/policies/analytics
- Firebase Crashlytics: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- AdMob: https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
- RevenueCat: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy
- OpenAI: https://openai.com/privacy
4.4 Legal sharing
Competent authorities: We may disclose information when:
- Required by law or court order
- Necessary for protection of legal rights
- For investigation of fraudulent activities
- In emergency situations to protect safety
Business transfer: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred, always under the same protections of this policy.
5. Data security
5.1 Technical measures
Data protection:
- Encryption of passwords and sensitive data
- Secure transmission via HTTPS/TLS
- Rigorous access controls
- Continuous security monitoring
- Safe and regular backups
Infrastructure:
- Servers in certified data centers
- Protection against DDoS attacks
- Firewalls and detection systems
- Regular security updates
5.2 Security limitations
Important notice: Although we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection against:
- Sophisticated hacker attacks
- Failures in third-party systems
- Leaks caused by external factors
- Undiscovered vulnerabilities
5.3 User responsibility
You should:
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Use trusted devices
- Keep your application updated
- Report suspicious activities
6. Storage and international transfer
6.1 Data location
IMPORTANT: Your data is stored and processed specifically in:
- Google Firebase servers located in the US-Central (United States) region
- Google Cloud Platform cloud infrastructure in the United States
- Certified data centers located in the United States
6.2 International transfers
Consent for international transfer:
By accepting this Privacy Policy, you expressly consent that:
- Your personal data may be transferred, stored and processed in the United States
- Your data may be accessed from countries where Google maintains facilities
- The United States may have data protection laws different from your country of residence
Applied safeguards:
- We apply adequate safeguards according to LGPD and GDPR
- We use approved Standard Contractual Clauses
- We rely on Google's adequacy certifications
- For European users, we apply GDPR safeguards as necessary
- We guarantee equivalent level of protection
For users in the European Union: This transfer is based on your explicit consent according to Art. 49(1)(a) of GDPR.
6.3 Storage period
Account data:
- Maintained while the account is active
- Accounts with unvalidated email are automatically deleted after 7 days
- Inactive accounts for more than 2 years may have data automatically deleted
- Anonymized analytics data may be maintained indefinitely for metrics
Other data:
- Usage data: stored for up to 2 years for analytics
- Security logs: maintained for up to 1 year
- Security backup maintained for up to 30 days after account deletion
7. Email validation and automatic deletion
7.1 Mandatory validation policy
IMPORTANT: To maintain your account and data:
- You must validate your email address within 7 (seven) days after registration
- Validation is done through the confirmation link sent to your email
- Accounts with unvalidated email are automatically deleted after 7 days
7.2 Automatic cleanup process
Automated routines:
- We run daily routines to identify unvalidated accounts
- Users receive email reminders (when possible) before deletion
- Deletion includes all data: profile, history, settings and personal information
- This deletion is definitive and irreversible
- It is not possible to recover data from automatically deleted accounts
7.3 Your responsibilities
To prevent data loss:
- Validate your email immediately after registration
- Check your inbox and spam folder
- Maintain a valid and accessible email address
- Respond to validation reminders
8. Your privacy rights
8.1 Rights under LGPD/GDPR
Access:
- Request a copy of all data we maintain about you
- Obtain information about how your data is processed
Rectification:
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Update outdated information
Deletion (right to be forgotten):
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Delete account and associated information
Portability:
- Receive your data in structured and readable format
- Transfer data to another service (when technically feasible)
Opposition:
- Object to data processing for marketing
- Revoke consent at any time
Limitation:
- Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
8.2 How to exercise your rights
Through the application:
- Access privacy settings
- Use data management options
- Delete account through settings menu
By email:
- Contact through the privacy email
- Clearly specify your request
- Provide information for identity verification
8.3 Response time
We will respond to your requests within:
- 30 days according to LGPD
- 1 month according to GDPR
- We may request extension in complex cases
9. Cookies and similar technologies
9.1 Types of technologies
Cookies and identifiers:
- Session and persistent cookies
- Unique device identifiers
- Authentication tokens
- Local cache data
Purposes:
- Maintain active login
- Remember preferences
- Personalize experience
- Collect analytics
- Display relevant ads
9.2 Management
User control:
- Configure preferences in the application
- Users can manage ad preferences through device settings
- It is possible to reset the advertising identifier in system privacy settings
- Use system privacy settings
- Log out to clear sessions
Third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdMob
- Firebase
10. Minors
10.1 General policy
We do not intentionally collect personal information from minors without adequate consent from parents or legal guardians.
10.2 Parental responsibility
When minors use the application:
- Parents/guardians assume full responsibility
- Must supervise usage and provide consent
- May request deletion of minor's data
- Must ensure the minor understands the nature of the content
10.3 Discovery of use by minors
If we discover that we collected data from minors without adequate consent:
- We will promptly delete the information
- We will suspend the account if necessary
- We will notify guardians when possible
11. Data retention
11.1 Retention periods
Account data:
- Maintained while the account is active
- Unvalidated accounts: automatically deleted after 7 days
- Deleted within 30 days after deletion request
- Some data may be retained for legal obligations
Analytics data:
- Anonymized data for up to 2 years
- Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
- Personally identifiable data deleted according to policy
Security data:
- Security logs for up to 1 year
- Investigation data until resolution
- Legal information according to regulatory requirements
11.2 Automatic deletion
- Unvalidated accounts are automatically deleted after 7 days
- Accounts inactive for more than 2 years may be deleted
- Temporary data removed regularly
- Old backups eliminated according to schedule
12. Changes to this policy
12.1 Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to:
- Reflect changes in our practices
- Meet new legal requirements
- Improve clarity and transparency
- Include new features
12.2 Change notification
When there are significant changes:
- We will publish the updated version in the application
- We will notify by email when appropriate
- We will inform through push notification
- We will highlight important changes
12.3 Continued acceptance
Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
13. Jurisdiction and applicable law
13.1 Brazilian law
This policy is governed by Brazilian laws, particularly:
- Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (Law No. 13.709/2018)
- Marco Civil da Internet (Law No. 12.965/2014)
- Consumer Protection Code
13.2 International regulations
For users in other jurisdictions, we respect:
- GDPR (European Union)
- CCPA (California, USA)
- Other local data protection laws
14. Contact and exercise of rights
14.1 Data Protection Officer (DPO)
For privacy and data protection related questions:
Privacy email: contato@meutarotapp.com
14.2 General support
For other questions about the application:
Support email: contato@meutarotapp.com
14.3 Data protection authorities
You have the right to file complaints with competent authorities:
- Brazil: Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD)
- Europe: Local data protection authorities
- Other countries: Applicable regulatory authorities
14.4 Contact information
When contacting us, provide:
- Full name
- Email registered in the application
- Clear description of your request
- Documents for identity verification (when necessary)
Response time: up to 30 days according to LGPD Data portability process: available upon request For European users: additional rights according to applicable GDPR
15. Final provisions
15.1 Effectiveness
This Privacy Policy takes effect on the date of its publication and remains valid until replaced by a new version.
15.2 Independence of clauses
If any part of this policy is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
15.3 Language
In case of conflict between versions in different languages, the Portuguese version will prevail.
Last update date: September 5, 2025 Version: 2.0