Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Staging Spaces ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered real estate staging service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication credentials when you create an account
• Property Images: Photos you upload for AI staging processing
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely through our payment provider (Stripe)
• Profile Information: Optional information like company name, phone number, and preferences

2.2 Google Drive Integration

When you connect your Google Drive account, we request limited access to:

• Files you explicitly share with us: Using Google Drive file picker to import property photos
• Files we create: Staged photos exported to a "Staging Spaces" folder in your Drive

We do NOT have access to other files in your Google Drive. We only access files you explicitly select for import and files our app creates for export. You can revoke this access at any time through your Google Account settings.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the platform
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
• Analytics: We use Firebase Analytics to understand how our service is used

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide Our Service: Process your property images with AI staging technology
• Manage Your Account: Create and maintain your account, handle authentication
• Process Payments: Handle billing and subscription management
• Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Communicate: Send service updates, technical notices, and support messages
• Cloud Storage Integration: Import photos from and export staged images to your Google Drive (only with your explicit permission)

4. Data Storage and Security

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

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• Secure Storage: Images and data are stored on secure cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud Storage)
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication with industry-standard OAuth 2.0 protocols
• Access Controls: Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Google Cloud (hosting), Firebase (authentication), Stripe (payments), Gemini AI (image processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you)

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your staged images and project data
• Revoke Permissions: Disconnect Google Drive integration at any time
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@stagingspaces.app or through your account settings.

7. Google Drive API Disclosure

Staging Spaces' use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Specifically:

• We only access files you explicitly select using the Google Drive file picker
• We only write to folders that our application creates in your Drive
• We do NOT access, store, or process any other files in your Google Drive
• We do NOT use Google Drive data for advertising or marketing purposes
• We do NOT share Google Drive data with third parties (except as required to provide the service)

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we delete your personal information and uploaded images within 30 days, except where we are required to retain data for legal or regulatory purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy 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. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@stagingspaces.app
• Website: https://studio.stagingspaces.app