Team 246 MTA

Team 246 Privacy Policy

Team 246 ("the App") is designed to be a privacy-focused team collaboration and communication app. This policy explains what data we collect and how we handle it.

🔍 Data Collection

What We Collect:

Minimal Data: Team 246 is designed to collect as little data as possible.

User Content: Photos and images you choose to share within the app (stored locally on your device only).

App Settings: Local preferences like notification settings and app customization options (stored locally on your device).

Notification Data: OneSignal may collect device tokens and basic information to deliver push notifications (see OneSignal section below).

What We Don't Collect:

Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personal identifying information beyond what's required for notifications.

Usage Analytics: We do not track detailed usage patterns or collect usage statistics.

Location Data: We do not access or collect location information.

Contact Information: We do not access your contacts, calendar, or other personal data.

Advertising Data: We do not use any advertising services or collect advertising identifiers.

Local Storage:

Purpose: To save your app settings and preferences locally on your device.

Stored: Yes (locally on your device only - no cloud storage or external servers).

Data Types: App settings, notification preferences, and locally cached content.

📱 Offline Functionality

Primarily Offline: Team 246 works primarily offline after initial installation.

Minimal Online Data: Online connectivity is only used for push notifications through OneSignal.

Local Processing: All app logic and settings are processed locally on your device.

No Account Required: No user accounts, registration, or login required.

🔔 Push Notifications (OneSignal)

Team 246 uses OneSignal to deliver push notifications:

OneSignal Data Collection:

Device Token: OneSignal collects your device's push notification token to send notifications.

Device Information: Basic device information like device model, operating system version.

Notification Interaction: Information about notification opens and interactions.

Technical Data: IP address and timestamp for notification delivery.

Your Notification Choices:

Enable/Disable: You can enable or disable push notifications through your device settings or app settings.

Notification Settings:

• Android: Settings > Apps > Team 246 > Notifications
• iOS: Settings > Notifications > Team 246

OneSignal Privacy:

OneSignal is governed by their Privacy Policy: https://onesignal.com/privacy_policy

OneSignal may process data as outlined in their policy to deliver notification services.

🛡️ Permissions

Required Permissions:

Notifications: To send you push notifications and updates.

Camera Access: To take photos directly within the app when you choose to capture images.

Gallery/Storage: To allow you to pick and upload images from your device's photo gallery.

Internet: Only for receiving push notifications through OneSignal.

What We Don't Access:

Microphone: Not required or accessed.

Contacts: Not required or accessed.

Location: Not required or accessed.

Phone/SMS: Not required or accessed.

Calendar: Not required or accessed.

Permission Usage:

Camera and gallery permissions are only used when you explicitly choose to take or select photos. We do not access your camera or photos in the background or without your direct action.

🛡️ Security

Local Data: All your personal data stays on your device.

No Data Transmission: Your photos and personal settings are never transmitted to our servers.

Notification Security: Notifications are delivered through OneSignal's secure platform.

No Personal Data Collection: We don't collect personal information that could identify you.

📊 Third-Party Services

OneSignal:

Purpose: To deliver push notifications.

Data Collected: Device tokens and technical information for notification delivery.

Privacy Policy: https://onesignal.com/privacy_policy

No Other Third-Party Services:

No Analytics: We do not use Google Analytics or any analytics tracking services.

No Advertising: We do not use Google AdMob or any advertising networks.

No Social Media: No social media integrations or data sharing.

No Cloud Storage: No data backup or sync services.

🌐 Data Sharing

No Personal Data Sharing: We do not share your personal data with any third parties.

OneSignal Data: OneSignal handles notification data according to their privacy policy.

No User Profiles: We do not create or maintain user profiles for marketing or any other purpose.

Your Photos: Photos you take or select remain on your device and are not uploaded to any servers.

🍪 Tracking and Analytics

No Tracking: We do not track users across apps or websites.

No Analytics: We do not use Google Analytics or collect detailed usage analytics.

No Advertising Tracking: We do not use advertising networks or collect advertising identifiers.

No Cookies: The app does not use cookies or similar tracking technologies.

👶 Children's Privacy

Team 246 is designed to be safe and appropriate for users of all ages:

COPPA Compliance: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Minimal Data Collection: We collect minimal data from all users, regardless of age.

Safe Content: The app does not contain advertising or inappropriate content.

Parental Controls: Parents can manage notification permissions through device settings.

🌍 International Users

GDPR (EU): Since we collect minimal data, GDPR compliance is straightforward. Users can delete local app data through device settings.

CCPA (California): California residents have minimal personal information concerns as we don't collect personal data.

Global Privacy: Our privacy practices meet international privacy standards.

🎯 Your Rights and Choices

You can:

Delete Data: Clear all local app data through your device's app settings.

Disable Notifications: Turn off push notifications through your device settings or app settings.

Revoke Permissions: Remove camera and gallery permissions through your device's app settings.

Uninstall: Remove the app completely to eliminate all local data.

📝 Data Retention

Local Data: App settings and content remain on your device until you delete them.

Notification Data: Notification data is managed by OneSignal according to their retention policies.

No Server Data: We don't store any user data on our servers.

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Posting the new policy with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Providing notice within the app if changes are significant.

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

❓ Contact Us

We're committed to protecting your privacy while providing a secure and reliable team collaboration experience.