Privacy Policy for StationPay

Effective Date: May 24, 2026

StationPay ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, StationPay.
1. Information We Collect

To provide a functional service for firefighters and station crews, we collect the following data:

- Account Information: Name and email address (required for authentication and communication).

- User Content: Optional profile photos and receipt images uploaded to track shared expenses.

- Transaction Data: Information regarding bill splits, debt tracking, and payment status within your stations.

- Usage & Technical Data: Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics data, which help us monitor app stability, performance, and user engagement.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

- Facilitate Core Features: Enable bill splitting, guest management, and crew/station coordination.

- Improve the Service: Use analytics to understand user behavior and crash reporting to resolve technical issues.

- Communication: Use your email to verify your account, send important account-related updates, or provide support.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information in the following contexts:

- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database management (Firestore), analytics, and crash reporting.

- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to provide the StationPay service and maintain your account. If you choose to delete your account, your associated transaction history and personal data will be removed from our servers in accordance with our data deletion protocols.
5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures—including secure authentication and encrypted storage—to protect your transaction history and personal information.
6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

- Withdraw consent for optional data processing (like profile photo uploads).

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

StationPay Support
Email: support@stationpay.ca