Astan-Legal

Effective Date: February 27, 2026 Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Welcome to Astan. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Astan mobile application (“App”, “Service”).

By using Astan, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use certain features, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Username
Profile information
Location (if you provide it)
Any content you create or upload within the app

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use Astan, we may automatically collect:

Device type
Operating system version
App version
Basic usage data
Log information (for troubleshooting and security)

1.3 Location Data (If Enabled)

If you choose to enable location services, we may collect approximate location information to improve collaboration and project features within the app.

You can disable location permissions at any time through your device settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Create and manage your account
Authenticate users securely
Provide app features and collaboration tools
Personalize user experience
Improve app performance and functionality
Maintain security and prevent misuse
Respond to support requests

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

Astan uses trusted third-party services to operate securely and efficiently. These may include:

Firebase Authentication (for account login and security)
Firebase Firestore (for storing user data securely)
Firebase Hosting / Cloud Services
Crash reporting and analytics tools (if enabled)

These services process data according to their own privacy policies and security standards.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored using secure cloud infrastructure.

We implement:

Secure authentication systems
Firestore security rules
Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
Access controls and monitoring

However, no internet-based system is 100% secure. While we take strong precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Maintain your account
Comply with legal obligations

If you delete your account, your personal data will be removed from our active systems within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Update or correct your information
Request deletion of your account
Withdraw consent for certain data uses

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email listed below.

7. Children’s Privacy

Astan is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your country).

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

If you access Astan from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred and processed in other countries.

By using the app, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made:

We will update the “Last Updated” date
Significant changes may be notified inside the app

Continued use of Astan after updates means you accept the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

📧 contact.astan@gmail.com