Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jun 20, 2025
Fidot ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile app.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We collect your name, email address, and sign-in identifiers when you register or log in. We collect your mobile number if you provide it to receive SMS messages sent via fidot.io.
- Device and App Information: We collect device identifiers for push notifications. We may also collect device model, operating system version, app version, and unique device identifiers for diagnostics and compatibility.
- User Content: We collect user preferences, subscriptions, and configuration changes made in the app. Messages displayed in the app originate from verified sources such as educational institutions, businesses, or community organizations that use Fidot for distribution.
- Usage Data: Includes how you interact with the app, features accessed, error reports, and performance logs.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the app's functionality.
- To improve user experience and develop new features.
- To communicate with you about support, updates, or changes.
- To monitor usage and detect fraud or abuse.
2A. App Permissions
- Notifications: We request permission to send you important alerts, updates, or messages through push notifications.
- Photo Library and File System: Some features may request access to your device's photo library or file system in order to upload or download attachments. The app does not use the phone camera directly.
- Calendar Access: We may request access to your calendar if you choose to add, update, or delete events published in the app to your local calendar.
- Location Access: Not used directly, but may be requested by the system when opening maps or calendar apps based on event addresses.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with third-party services only to support app functionality and upon your agreement on the sharing, or as required by law.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as needed to provide the app’s features and comply with legal obligations.
5. Security
We implement industry-standard encryption, secure data transmission, and access controls to safeguard your personal information. Despite our efforts, no digital system is completely immune to security risks.
6. Children's Privacy
Fidot is designed to distribute messages from verified school, business, or community sources to authorized users. It does not include social features . It is intended for users aged 12 and older. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information without your consent, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, modify, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data, in accordance with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR or CCPA if relevant). Contact us to exercise these rights.
Data rights and protections may vary depending on your jurisdiction.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify users through the app or our website.
9. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: