1. Introduction

Meridian Prime ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, web application, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: When you sign in with Apple, we collect your Apple ID, email address (if provided), and name (if provided).
• Calculation Data: We store your coordinate calculations and location history when you choose to save them.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Service, including features used and calculation history.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and device identifiers.
• Usage Information: Pages visited, features accessed, time spent on the Service, and interaction patterns.
• Location Information: With your permission, we may collect your device's location to calculate distances to target coordinates.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and error logs for security and troubleshooting purposes.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

When you sign in with Apple, we receive information from Apple, including:

• Apple User ID
• Email address (if you choose to share it)
• Name (if you choose to share it)
• Verification status of your Apple ID

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Maintain the Service: Process your coordinate calculations, store your calculation history, and deliver the features you request.
• To Authenticate Users: Verify your identity through Sign in with Apple and manage your account.
• To Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns, identify technical issues, and enhance user experience.
• To Communicate with You: Send you service-related notifications, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• To Ensure Security: Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security breaches, and other potentially illegal activities.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet our legal and regulatory requirements.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Cloudflare (hosting and content delivery)
• Apple (authentication services)
• Other service providers necessary to operate our Service

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
• Encryption of data at rest in our databases
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure hosting infrastructure provided by Cloudflare

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

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities, where applicable.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing, where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Meridian Prime
Email: privacy@meridianprime.ca
Website: https://meridianprime.ca

12. Additional Information

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