Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 06.07.2025
Thank you for using our Postcardly! This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, and protect your information when you use our web app,
especially in connection with Firebase Authentication (e.g. Google login)
and Stripe payments.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information You Provide
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Text Input: Phrases, messages, and descriptions used to
generate postcards.
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Uploaded Images: For customizing postcards (optional).
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Authentication Data: When you log in using Google or
other methods via Firebase Authentication, we receive your name, email
address, and profile picture (if provided).
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Payment Information: When purchasing paid features,
Stripe may collect billing info such as your name, card number, and
billing address. This data is handled securely by Stripe and
never stored on our servers.
1.2. Automatically Collected Data
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Log Data: Browser type, IP address, date/time of
access, and app usage details.
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Cookies and Local Storage: Used to maintain login
state, preferences, and improve performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Authenticate users and allow secure access via
Firebase Authentication.
- Generate and display personalized AI-generated postcards.
- Process payments securely through Stripe.
- Improve app functionality, performance, and debugging (log data).
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Communicate with you (optional, e.g. sending postcards via email).
We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share minimal data with trusted third-party services for the sole
purpose of operating the app:
| Service |
Purpose |
Data Shared |
| Firebase Authentication |
Login/identity verification |
Email, name, profile image |
| Stripe |
Payment processing |
Billing data (encrypted and handled by Stripe only) |
| AI API Providers (e.g. OpenAI) |
Image/text generation |
User inputs only |
| Analytics (optional) |
App usage analysis |
Anonymized data like IP, browser type |
Each of these services has its own privacy policy and complies with
industry standards for data protection.
4. Data Retention
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User-generated content (text/images) is temporarily processed and may be
deleted after postcard delivery.
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Account data (email, name) is retained as long as your account exists or
until deletion is requested.
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Stripe payment records are retained for financial and legal compliance.
- Analytics/log data is retained for up to [e.g. 30–90 days].
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location (e.g. under GDPR if you're in
the EU), you have the right to:
- Request access to or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. log out, delete account).
- Request correction of incorrect information.
To make a request, contact us at:
stryczniewicz+postcardly@gmail.com
6. Data Security
We use:
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Firebase Security Rules for protecting user data.
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.
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Stripe’s PCI-compliant infrastructure for payments.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage users to use strong
passwords and never share sensitive information in input fields.
7. Children’s Privacy
This app is not designed for children under 13 years old, and we do not
knowingly collect data from them.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may occasionally update this policy. Changes will be reflected with a
new “Last Updated” date, and we may notify users via the app if changes
are significant.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is
handled, please contact us:
📧 stryczniewicz+postcardly@gmail.com
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