Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Your Privacy Matters: Anjiz is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account and use Anjiz, you may provide:

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, profile picture
Profile Details: Professional title, bio, skills, experience, location
Portfolio Content: Project showcases, images, videos, descriptions
Communication: Messages sent through the platform, reviews, ratings
Payment Information: Processed by Apple App Store (we do not store payment details)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use Anjiz:

Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Usage Data: App interactions, features used, time spent, search queries
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or GPS (with your permission)
Analytics: Profile views, project views, search impressions

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Purpose	Details
Provide Services	Create and manage accounts, display profiles, facilitate communication
Improve Platform	Analyze usage patterns, develop new features, enhance user experience
Communication	Send notifications, updates, promotional offers, support responses
Security	Detect fraud, prevent abuse, ensure platform safety
Compliance	Comply with legal obligations, enforce terms of service

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Public Information

The following information is visible to other Anjiz users:

Profile name, picture, title, and bio
Project showcases and portfolio content
Skills, location (city level), and experience
Reviews and ratings you receive
Subscription badge (Pro/Elite)

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers:

Supabase: Database and authentication services
Firebase: Push notifications
RevenueCat: Subscription management
Apple: App Store payments and analytics

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

Comply with legal processes or government requests
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Anjiz or others
Investigate fraud or security issues

3.4 Business Transfers

If Anjiz is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication via Supabase
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and monitoring

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You use Anjiz at your own risk.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your profile information at any time through the app settings.

5.2 Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting support. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

5.3 Marketing Opt-Out

You can opt out of promotional emails and notifications through app settings.

5.4 Location Services

You can disable location services for Anjiz through your device settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Anjiz is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain information for:

Legal compliance and dispute resolution
Fraud prevention and security
Backup and disaster recovery (up to 90 days)

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored and processed in servers located outside the UAE. By using Anjiz, you consent to the transfer of your information to other countries.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Anjiz does not use cookies in the traditional web sense. However, we use similar technologies:

Analytics: We track app usage to improve performance
Session Management: Authentication tokens to keep you logged in
Preferences: Local storage for app settings

10. Third-Party Links

Anjiz may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via:

In-app notification
Email to your registered address
Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page

Your continued use of Anjiz after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@anjiz.com

Support: support@anjiz.com

In-App: Use the support feature in the app settings

Data Protection Officer: Available upon request

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

14. GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing