Earther Approvals

1. Introduction

Earther ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Earther Approvals mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Earther Approvals is a business application designed for construction companies to streamline their ERP approval workflows. The App allows authorized users to approve or reject requests and receive notifications related to their organization's operations.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Account Information: Name, email address, employee ID, and user credentials
• Company Information: Company name, department, role/position
• Contact Details: Phone number (if provided)

2.2 Usage Data

• Approval and rejection actions performed
• Login times and activity logs
• Interaction with notifications
• App performance and crash data

2.3 Device Information

• Device type and model
• Operating system version
• Unique device identifiers (for push notifications)
• Mobile network information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Core Functionality: To enable approval/rejection workflows within your organization's ERP system
• Notifications: To send push notifications about pending approvals, updates, and important alerts
• Authentication: To verify your identity and maintain secure access to the App
• Performance Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve app functionality
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security vulnerabilities

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Within Your Organization

Approval data and user actions are shared with authorized personnel within your organization as part of the normal workflow.

4.2 Service Providers

We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Push notification services (e.g., Firebase Cloud Messaging)
• Analytics and performance monitoring

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authorization protocols

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide the App's services
• Maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When your organization terminates its use of the App or upon your request, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Third-Party Services

The App may use the following third-party services:

• Firebase Cloud Messaging: For push notifications
• Google Analytics for Firebase: For usage analytics (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the Google Privacy Policy.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for business use and is not directed to children under the age of 13. 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.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. 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 on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an in-app notification (for material changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

13. Consent

By using Earther Approvals, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.