Privacy Policy for Rate Your Fart
Last Updated: January 19, 2026
Introduction
Rate Your Fart ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
1. Audio Recordings
- What we collect: The app records audio when you create fart recordings
- How we use it: Audio recordings are stored in Firebase Cloud Storage and used for:
- Saving your fart recordings
- Allowing you to share recordings with friends in groups
- Rating and comparing fart sounds
- User control: You have full control over your recordings and can delete them at any time
2. Contact Information
- What we collect: When you choose to sync contacts, we access your phone's contact list
- How we use it: Contact information is used to:
- Help you find friends who also use the app
- Create and manage fart rating groups
- Send SMS invites to friends (only when you choose to)
- User control: You can deny contact access. Contact syncing is optional.
3. User Account Information
- What we collect: Email address, phone number (optional), display name
- How we use it: For account authentication and user identification
- Storage: Stored securely in Firebase Authentication
4. Fart Ratings and Groups
- What we collect: Your fart recordings, ratings you give to others, group memberships
- How we use it: To provide the core functionality of the app (rating, comparing, and sharing farts)
- Storage: Stored in Firebase Firestore
5. Device Information
- What we collect: Device model, operating system version, app crash reports
- How we use it: To improve app performance and fix bugs via Firebase Crashlytics
- No personal identification: Crash data is anonymized
How We Store Your Data
All data is stored securely using Google Firebase services:
- Firebase Authentication: For secure user login
- Firebase Firestore: For user profiles, ratings, and groups
- Firebase Cloud Storage: For audio recordings
- Firebase Crashlytics: For app stability monitoring
Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your data is only shared:
- With friends you explicitly add to groups (they can see your recordings in shared groups)
- With Firebase/Google for app infrastructure (governed by Google's privacy policy)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data at any time through the app
- Delete your recordings, ratings, and account
- Withdraw consent for contact access or notifications
- Export your data (contact us for assistance)
How to Delete Your Data
- Delete individual recordings: Long-press any recording in the app
- Delete your account: Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account
- This permanently deletes all your data including recordings, ratings, and profile
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Permissions Explained
- RECORD_AUDIO: Required to record fart sounds
- READ_CONTACTS / WRITE_CONTACTS: Optional, used to find friends and create groups
- INTERNET: Required for Firebase cloud services
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Optional, for receiving rating notifications from friends
- READ_MEDIA_AUDIO / STORAGE: For saving and accessing audio recordings
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email.
Data Retention
- Active accounts: Data is retained as long as your account is active
- Deleted accounts: All data is permanently deleted within 30 days of account deletion
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure Firebase authentication
- Regular security updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Legal Basis (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Union, we process your data based on:
- Consent: For optional features like contact access and notifications
- Contract: To provide the core app functionality you requested
- Legitimate interests: For app improvement and security
By using Rate Your Fart, you agree to this privacy policy.