Fools, Fans & Fests (“the App”) is developed and operated by Ghostfrog Technologies (Pty) Ltd, a company registered in South Africa. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information from users:

• Account Information: When you create a profile, we collect your name, surname, email address, and phone number.

• Device Information: We may collect general device information such as operating system and app version to improve performance.

• Usage Data: Through Firebase Analytics, we collect anonymized information about app usage and performance (e.g., screen views, feature engagement, and crash reports).

• Notifications: The app requests permission to send push notifications. Users can enable or disable notifications at any time in their device settings.
  

 

2. How We Use the Information

We use collected data to:

• Provide and improve the app’s functionality and user experience.

• Notify users about festival updates, ticket releases, and participating breweries.

• Ensure the app runs smoothly through analytics and performance tracking.

• Communicate essential information and respond to user inquiries.

We do not sell, rent, or share user data with any third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

 

3. Data Storage and Security

All user data is securely stored and encrypted using Firebase Database provided by Google.
Ghostfrog Technologies takes appropriate security measures to protect data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

 

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We use trusted third-party tools only for app functionality and analytics:

• Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics (by Google) — to monitor app performance and usage.
  These services may collect anonymized technical data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not use user data for personalized ads or behavioral tracking. Sponsor advertisements shown in the app are static and not based on user profiles.

 

5. User Rights and Data Management

Users can:

• Access and update their profile information directly in the app.

• Delete their account and data via the “Delete Account” option in the app.

• Control notifications through their device’s notification settings.

Once an account is deleted, all associated personal data will be permanently removed from our database.

 

6. Age Restriction

This app is intended for users 18 years and older due to its association with a beer festival. No sales of alcohol are made through the app.

 

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Any material changes will be reflected on this page.

 

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@ghostfrog.co.za

 

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