Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Kambucha collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you use our mobile application . Kambucha is a professional directory platform exclusively for consenting adults (18+) engaging in legitimate skilled labor, trade, and service connections. We are committed to user privacy, ethical use, and preventing any form of misuse or exploitation.

1) Age Restriction and User Eligibility

This App is intended exclusively for users who are 18 years of age or older and capable of entering into binding agreements for professional services. The platform connects skilled adult professionals and service providers in legitimate labor and trade contexts. We do not knowingly collect, store, or process personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a user under 18 has provided information or attempted to access the App, we will promptly delete such data and may suspend or terminate the account. Parents, guardians, or any concerned party who believes a minor may have accessed or registered on the App should contact us immediately at help@kambucha.site and we will investigate and take appropriate action without delay. We are committed to preventing any form of exploitation, child labor, or misuse of the platform. All users must comply with our Terms of Service, which prohibit illegal activities, forced labor, or any harmful practices. We encourage fair, voluntary, and equitable professional engagements only among consenting adults.

2) Information We Collect

A) Information you provide

• Account details: such as email/phone (if used for login), and basic profile fields you submit.
• Profile content: All profile fields and media are optional except as required for basic account functionality..
• Media uploads: photos and/or videos you upload to your profile.
• Messages you send to us: if you contact support.

B) Device permissions / data collected by the App

• Location (optional): We only access location with your explicit consent and when you enable it for nearby professional matches. You can revoke at any time via device settings You can disable location in your device settings.
• Crash / diagnostics: Basic technical logs may be available through platform tools to keep the App stable. We do not use third-party analytics for advertising or behavioural profiling.

C) What we do NOT collect

• No ads tracking: we do not show third-party ads in the App.
• No third-party analytics SDK: We collect the minimum data necessary for core features and do not engage in behavioral advertising, profiling, or selling user data.

3) How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Create and manage your account and profile.
• Store and display your content (including uploaded media) as you choose to publish it.
• Enable features such as search, filters, and (if enabled) nearby results.
• Maintain security, prevent abuse, and enforce our Terms.
• Provide customer support and respond to requests.

4) Where Your Data Is Stored (Firebase)

The App uses Google Firebase services (such as Authentication, Firestore database, and Cloud Storage) to store account data, profile data, and uploaded media. Data may be processed and stored on servers operated by Google and its infrastructure providers.

5) Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information:

• With service providers (e.g., Firebase) to operate the App.
• For legal reasons if required to comply with a legal obligation or to protect safety, rights, and security.
• With other users: We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes. Any shared data with service providers (e.g., Firebase) is limited to what's required for App operation and protected by equivalent safeguards.

6) Public Profiles and Safety

Profiles are public within the App to facilitate professional connections. We strongly advise sharing only professional information (e.g., skills, services, business contacts) and exercising caution. The App prohibits any non-consensual, exploitative, or harmful use—report violations immediately via in-app tools.

7) Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as needed to provide the App and for legitimate business purposes (such as safety and dispute resolution). You may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your data at any time. To delete your account and associated data (including profiles, media, and messages), use the in-app deletion feature or contact support. We will process deletion requests promptly, subject to legal retention needs (e.g., for safety or disputes)

8) Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to object to certain processing. You may also have the right to data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

9) Security

We implement industry-standard measures and regularly review practices to protect against unauthorized access.

10) International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, notify you in the App.

12) Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding privacy, contact:

Support Email: help@kambucha.site
App Name: Kambucha