Privacy Policy

frothForms - Your Privacy Matters

Version 1.0.0

Last Updated: December 2024

Effective Date: December 2024

Our Privacy Commitment

At frothForms, we believe your data belongs to you. We've built our application with privacy at its core, ensuring that your information remains secure, private, and under your complete control.

1. Introduction

Welcome to frothForms ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our form builder application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

By using frothForms, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Form Data: Content you create including form fields, questions, configurations, and settings
• Publishing Profiles: Configuration data for your publishing destinations (stored locally on your device)
• User Preferences: Application settings and customization choices

2.2 Information We DO NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Device identifiers or advertising IDs
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Browsing history or usage analytics
• Cookies or tracking technologies
• Third-party account credentials

3. How We Use Your Information

All data you create in frothForms is stored locally on your device using the Hive database. We use this locally-stored information solely to:

• Enable form creation, editing, and management
• Facilitate form publishing to your configured destinations
• Maintain your application preferences and settings
• Provide AI-powered form generation features (processed locally when possible)
• Ensure proper functioning of the application

Zero Data Collection Policy

We do not collect, transmit, or store your data on our servers. All form data remains on your device unless you explicitly choose to publish it to your configured destinations.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All application data is stored locally on your device using the Hive database, a secure and efficient local storage solution. This includes:

• Form definitions and configurations
• Publishing profile settings
• Application preferences
• Creation timestamps and metadata

4.2 Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data:

• Local encryption of sensitive data
• Secure communication protocols (HTTPS/TLS) when publishing forms
• No transmission of data to third-party servers
• Regular security updates and patches

4.3 Data Portability

You have complete control over your data with our import/export features:

• Export your forms at any time in standard formats
• Import forms from external sources
• No vendor lock-in - your data is truly yours

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your data with anyone. Your form data is only transmitted when you explicitly choose to publish forms to your configured destinations.

5.1 Publishing Features

When you use the publishing feature:

• Form data is sent directly to your configured publishing destinations
• We do not intercept, store, or access this data
• You control which profiles receive your forms
• All transmissions use secure protocols

5.2 AI Features

When using AI-powered form generation:

• Your prompts may be sent to AI service providers to generate forms
• No personal information is included in these requests
• Generated forms are stored locally on your device only
• We do not retain copies of your AI interactions

5.3 Legal Requirements

Since we do not collect or store your data on our servers, we have no data to share even if legally compelled to do so.

6. Third-Party Services

frothForms may integrate with third-party services for specific features:

6.1 AI Service Providers

AI form generation features may utilize third-party AI services. These interactions are:

• Initiated only when you explicitly use AI features
• Limited to the specific prompt you provide
• Subject to the privacy policies of the AI service provider
• Not used for training or improving external models

6.2 Publishing Destinations

When you publish forms to external services, those services' privacy policies apply to the data you send them.

7. Children's Privacy

frothForms does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. Since we do not collect personal information, the application can be used by individuals of all ages. However, parental supervision is recommended for users under 13.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Because all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

• Access: View all your forms and data at any time within the app
• Edit: Modify or update any form or setting
• Delete: Remove individual forms or clear all app data
• Export: Download your data in portable formats
• Control: Decide when and where to publish your forms

8.1 Data Deletion

To delete your data:

• Delete individual forms within the application
• Clear all app data through your device settings
• Uninstall the application to remove all local data

9. Cross-Platform Considerations

frothForms is available on multiple platforms (Android, iOS, Web, Desktop). Privacy practices are consistent across all platforms:

• All platforms use local storage exclusively
• No cloud synchronization without your explicit configuration
• Platform-specific security features are utilized where available

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised
• Significant changes will be communicated through the application
• Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. International Users

frothForms can be used globally. Since all data is stored locally on your device:

• Your data never leaves your device unless you publish it
• No cross-border data transfers occur through our services
• Local data protection laws apply to your device storage

12. Analytics and Tracking

No Analytics or Tracking

frothForms does not use any analytics, tracking, or telemetry services. We do not collect usage statistics, crash reports, or any other form of automated data collection. Your use of the application is completely private.

13. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The frothForms application does not use cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies. If you access web-based versions of frothForms, only essential session cookies may be used for basic functionality.

14. Open Source and Transparency

We believe in transparency. Our privacy-first approach means:

• No hidden data collection
• No backdoors or unauthorized access
• Clear documentation of all features
• Regular security updates

15. Contact Us

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@froth.africa
• Website: forms.froth.africa
• Support: support@froth.africa

We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.

16. Summary

Privacy Policy in Brief

• All data stored locally on your device
• No personal information collected
• No analytics or tracking
• No ads or third-party data sharing
• Complete data portability with import/export
• You control when and where to publish your forms
• Secure local storage with encryption
• Privacy-first design philosophy

Thank you for trusting frothForms with your form creation needs. Your privacy is our priority.

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