Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

Last Updated: April 1, 2026

DeepWoodz Smokehouse ("we," "our," or "us") operates the DeepWoodz Smokehouse mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password. Passwords are encrypted and stored securely via Firebase Authentication.

User-Generated Content

If you post to the Community Feed, submit recipes, write reviews, or upload photos, we store that content in our database. This includes text, images, and associated metadata (timestamps, user IDs).

Usage Data

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as which recipes are viewed, search queries, feature usage patterns, and app performance metrics. This data helps us improve the App and is not linked to your personal identity.

Crash Reports

We use Firebase Crashlytics to collect crash reports when the App encounters errors. These reports include device information and stack traces but do not contain personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the App's functionality
• To authenticate your account and enable personalized features (favorites, smoke log, batch history)
• To display your posts, reviews, and recipes in the Community Feed
• To improve the App based on usage patterns and crash reports
• To enforce our content moderation policies

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• Firebase/Google: We use Firebase services (Authentication, Firestore, Storage, Analytics, Crashlytics) to operate the App. Data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Public Content: Posts, comments, reviews, and recipes you share on the Community Feed are visible to other authenticated users.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on Firebase servers (Google Cloud Platform) in the United States. We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted authentication, Firestore security rules that restrict access to authorized users, and file size/type validation for uploads.

5. Your Rights

You can:

• Update your profile information within the App
• Delete your posts and reviews
• Block other users to prevent seeing their content
• Request account deletion by contacting us at the email below

6. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Changes to This Policy

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

8. Contact Us

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

Email: support@deepwoodz.co

DeepWoodz Smokehouse