Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Quotes. ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our service. We are based in Sweden and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Quotes.
Sweden

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Display name (optional)
  • Authentication credentials (managed by Firebase Authentication)

3.2 User-Generated Content

We collect content you submit, including:

  • Quote submissions
  • Likes and saved quotes
  • Your display name associated with submissions

3.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device information

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Manage your account and submissions
  • Display your submitted quotes with attribution
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Communicate with you about service updates
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you create an account and submit content
  • Contract: To provide the services you requested
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our service and ensure security

6. Data Sharing

We share your data with:

  • Firebase/Google Cloud: For hosting and authentication services
  • Public display: Your submitted quotes and display name are publicly visible

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent: At any time, without affecting prior processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure authentication, and access controls.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the EU/EEA through our use of Firebase/Google Cloud services. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Google's compliance with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

12. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: [hamidfarmani1@gmail.com]

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten - IMY) if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately.