Privacy Policy for Daily Groaner
Last Updated: January 29, 2026
Daily Groaner ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication
- Display Name (optional): If you choose to provide one for community features
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use Daily Groaner:
- App Interactions: Your votes on jokes, saved favorites, and app usage patterns
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Analytics Data: App performance, crash reports, and usage statistics through Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics
Biometric Information
If you enable biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID/fingerprint), this data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for:
- App Functionality: To provide core features like saving favorites, voting, and user authentication
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a customized experience
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with the app and improve our services
- Advertising: To display relevant ads through Google AdMob
- Communication: To send important updates about the app (if you opt in)
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Third-Party Services
Daily Groaner integrates with the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:
Firebase (Google)
- Authentication: For user login and account management
- Firestore: For storing jokes, votes, and user preferences
- Analytics: For app usage statistics
- Crashlytics: For crash reporting and app stability
Firebase Privacy Policy
Google AdMob
We use AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data for ad personalization.
AdMob Privacy Policy
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party services like Firebase and AdMob as described above
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or legal process
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
- Data encryption in transit using HTTPS/TLS
- Secure authentication through Firebase
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Biometric data stored locally on your device (never transmitted)
Data Deletion and Your Rights
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time.
How to Request Data Deletion:
To delete your account and all associated data, please email us at:
Email: dailygroaner@gmail.com
Subject Line: "Data Deletion Request"
Include in your email:
- The email address associated with your Daily Groaner account
- Confirmation that you want to permanently delete your account and all data
What Gets Deleted:
Upon receiving your deletion request, we will permanently delete:
- Your email address and account credentials
- Your saved favorites and voting history
- Your display name and profile information
- Any other personal data associated with your account
Deletion Timeline:
We will process your deletion request within 30 days of receiving your email. You will receive a confirmation email once the deletion is complete.
Note on Analytics Data:
Anonymized analytics data may be retained for statistical purposes, but this data cannot be linked back to you personally.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data (see section above)
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
- Opt-out: Opt out of personalized advertising
Children's Privacy
Daily Groaner is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide you with our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
You can request deletion of your data at any time by following the process outlined in the "Data Deletion" section above.
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. By using Daily Groaner, you consent to such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
Consent
By using Daily Groaner, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.