Welcome to TrendsCompetitions ("we", "our", "us", or "Company"). 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 and related services (collectively, the "Service").
Quick Summary: We collect information to provide our dance competition platform, process video submissions, manage user accounts, and improve our services. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. You have control over your data and can request access, correction, or deletion at any time.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: Email address, username, display name, profile picture, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Bio, location, dance style preferences, and other profile details you choose to share
- Content Submissions: Dance videos, thumbnails, descriptions, comments, and other user-generated content
- Competition Participation: Challenge entries, votes, ratings, and competition-related activities
- Communications: Messages, feedback, support requests, and other communications with us or other users
- Payment Information: Payment method details, transaction history, and billing information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, and mobile network information
- Usage Data: App usage patterns, features accessed, time spent, pages viewed, and interaction with content
- Location Data: General location information (city/country level) for content personalization and analytics
- Technical Data: Crash reports, performance data, and diagnostic information
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information stored on your device to enhance functionality and user experience
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Social Media: Information from social media platforms when you connect your account or share content
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage data and insights from analytics services
- Service Providers: Information from our trusted partners who help us provide the Service
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Primary Uses
- Service Provision: Provide, maintain, and improve our dance competition platform
- Account Management: Create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
- Content Processing: Store, process, and display your video submissions and related content
- Competition Features: Facilitate challenges, voting, leaderboards, and prize distribution
- Communication: Send notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries
2.2 Secondary Uses
- Analytics and Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our services and develop new features
- Personalization: Customize content, recommendations, and user experience based on your preferences
- Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
- Research: Conduct research and analysis to improve our platform (using anonymized data)
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 Public Content
When you submit content to our platform, including dance videos, comments, and profile information, this content may be publicly visible to other users. You control what information you choose to share publicly.
3.2 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:
- Cloud Storage: Cloudflare R2 for secure video and content storage
- Authentication: Firebase Authentication for secure user management
- Analytics: Firebase Analytics and Google Analytics for usage insights
- Hosting: Vercel for web hosting and infrastructure
- Payment Processing: Secure payment processors for transactions
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, including:
- Compliance with legal processes or government requests
- Protection of our rights, property, or safety
- Investigation of potential violations of our Terms of Service
- Prevention of fraud or security threats
3.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
4. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit using TLS/SSL protocols and at rest using industry-standard encryption
- Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular Audits: Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Employee Training: Regular privacy and security training for our team
- Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security incidents
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
| Data Type |
Retention Period |
Notes |
| Account Information |
While account is active + 30 days |
Deleted upon account deletion request |
| Video Content |
Until you delete or account is closed |
You control your content |
| Analytics Data |
Up to 2 years |
Aggregated and anonymized |
| Log Files |
Up to 90 days |
For security and debugging |
| Payment Information |
As required by law |
Typically 7 years for tax purposes |
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your information
6.2 Communication Preferences
- Control push notifications and email preferences in your account settings
- Opt out of marketing communications (while keeping essential service notifications)
- Manage your privacy settings and content visibility
6.3 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@trendscompetitions.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days, unless additional time is required.
7. Account Deletion
We believe you should have complete control over your data. When you request account deletion, we perform a comprehensive removal of your personal information across all our systems.
7.1 How to Request Account Deletion
You can request account deletion through:
7.2 What Data We Delete
Upon approval of your deletion request, we permanently delete the following data:
Immediately Deleted:
| Data Category |
Specific Data |
Storage Location |
| Authentication |
Login credentials, authentication tokens, password hashes |
Firebase Auth |
| Profile Information |
Display name, bio, profile photo, email, preferences |
Firestore Database |
| Video Content |
All uploaded videos and thumbnail images |
Cloudflare R2 CDN |
| Comments |
All comments you've made on videos |
Firestore Database |
| Votes |
All votes you've cast on submissions |
Firestore Database |
| Notifications |
Push notifications, in-app notifications, moderation notices |
Firestore Database |
| Challenge History |
Challenge participations, competition entries |
Firestore Database |
| Onboarding Data |
Tutorial progress, onboarding metrics |
Firestore Database |
| Share Analytics |
Content sharing history and analytics |
Firestore Database |
7.3 Data Subject to Retention Period
Certain data may be retained for a limited period to maintain competition integrity:
30-Day Challenge Retention: If your video submission is part of an active or recently concluded challenge, it may be retained for up to 30 days after the challenge ends. This ensures fair competition, allows prize verification, and maintains leaderboard integrity. After this retention period, the data is automatically and permanently deleted.
7.4 Data We Anonymize (Not Delete)
For platform integrity and legal compliance, some data is anonymized rather than deleted:
- Reports Against You: If other users reported your content, the report records are anonymized (your identity is removed) but retained for audit purposes. This helps us maintain a safe platform.
7.5 Data We Cannot Delete
Certain data is controlled by third parties or required for legal compliance:
- Payment Transaction Records: Managed by payment processors and retained as required by financial regulations (typically 7 years)
- Aggregated Analytics: Anonymized, aggregate statistics that cannot identify you personally
- Legal Hold Data: Data required to be preserved for ongoing legal proceedings
7.6 Deletion Timeline
| Stage |
Timeline |
What Happens |
| Request Received |
Immediate |
Confirmation email sent to you |
| Admin Review |
Within 48 hours |
Request verified and processed |
| Immediate Deletion |
Upon approval |
Account, profile, and most data deleted |
| Challenge Retention |
Up to 30 days post-challenge |
Active challenge submissions retained, then deleted |
| Backup Purge |
Within 30 days |
Data removed from all backup systems |
7.7 Deletion Confirmation
After your deletion request is processed, you will receive:
- Email confirmation that deletion has been completed
- Summary of what data was deleted
- Information about any data subject to retention periods
- Details on how to contact us if you have questions
⚠️ Important: Account deletion is permanent and irreversible. Once your account is deleted, you cannot recover your videos, comments, votes, or any other data. If you wish to use TrendsCompetitions again, you will need to create a new account.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our records.
For users between 13-18 years old, we recommend parental guidance and consent for using our platform.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Data is processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy
- We use standard contractual clauses and other approved transfer mechanisms
- We maintain the same level of protection regardless of where data is processed
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you use our platform
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
11. Third-Party Services
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our platform
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying in-app notifications
Your continued use of our Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.