Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Mikhail Aizinov (operating as Jokely, Jokely Team, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

We comply with applicable privacy regulations, including the GDPR (EU/EEA), CCPA/CPRA (California), and the privacy requirements of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Account Information

We collect the following information when you create an account:

• Email address
• Optional: name or display name
• Authentication identifiers from Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In
• For Apple private relay emails: anonymized relay address only

1.2. Content You Create

We collect and store content you create within the Services, including:

• Notes: written jokes, ideas, drafts, text content
• Sets: folders or collections you create to organize your notes and jokes
• Show details: venue names, cities, dates, and performance times. Any data about shows or venues is provided voluntarily by users and is used only for app functionality and personal analytics.
• Audio recordings: recordings created during practice sessions, rehearsals, or performances
• Performance data: self-evaluations, ratings, and post-show notes
• Metadata: timestamps, duration, device information

This content is stored to support core functionality, synchronization, and performance analysis.

1.3. Usage and Analytics Data

Collected automatically through:

• Google Analytics / Firebase Analytics
• Apple App Analytics

This may include:

• Screen views, in-app actions, navigation events
• Device information (model, OS version, language)
• Session duration
• App performance metrics

Analytics data is anonymized or pseudonymized where applicable.

1.4. Contact and Support Information

If you contact us via email or support forms, we may collect:

• Name (if provided)
• Email address
• Message content

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Account creation
• User-generated content (inputting notes, creating shows, recording audio)
• Automatic analytics tools
• Contact forms or emails sent to support

3. How We Use Information

3.1. Provide and Improve Core Services

• Store notes, sets, shows, and audio recordings
• Sync data across devices
• Restore data after login
• Improve app performance and user experience

3.2. Analytics and Service Optimization

• Understand usage patterns
• Identify improvements and bugs
• Develop new features

Analytics data is used solely to improve app performance and user experience; it is not shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

3.3. Customer Support

• Respond to inquiries
• Identify issues
• Provide personalized assistance

3.4. Legal and Compliance Requirements

• Maintain the security and integrity of the Services
• Comply with applicable laws and obligations

We do not use personal information for targeted advertising.

4. Sharing of Information

4.1. Service Providers

We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers:

• Google Analytics / Firebase: for analytics and backend infrastructure (database, auth, storage)
• Apple: for app distribution and analytics

These providers process information on our behalf under strict security and confidentiality obligations.

4.2. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by:

• Law
• Government authorities
• Court orders

4.3. No Selling of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for advertising purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, processing is based on:

• Performance of a contract: providing the Services you requested (saving your jokes and shows)
• Legitimate interests: service improvement, security, fraud prevention
• Legal obligations

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encryption in transit (TLS)
• Secure authentication via Apple/Google
• Access controls
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform)

While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable measures to protect all data.

7. Data Retention

We retain:

• Account information: until you delete your account
• Notes, sets, shows, audio: until deleted by you or until account deletion
• Analytics: in aggregated or anonymized form
• Support messages: as long as needed to manage inquiries

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct or update information
• Export your data
• Delete individual notes, sets, or recordings
• Delete your entire account (available in App Settings)
• Object to certain types of processing

Most actions (including full account deletion) can be performed directly within the app settings.

9. Children’s Privacy (13+)

The Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under 13. If we discover such data, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Breach Notification

If a breach occurs involving personal data, we will:

• Notify affected users
• Provide details of the breach
• Explain actions taken and recommended steps

We comply with applicable breach notification laws.

11. International Data Transfers

We may process or store data in countries outside your region, including the United States. Transfers rely on Standard Contractual Clauses, Adequacy decisions, or other lawful safeguards provided by our cloud vendors.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via in-app notifications or email (if applicable).

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us at:

• Email: jokely.co@gmail.com
• Website: https://jokelyapp.com