Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 5, 20261. Introduction
ReefItUp ("we", "our", or "us") operates the reefitup.io website and application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Account Information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo.
User Content: Tank profiles, water parameters, coral and livestock records, journal entries, build updates, and photos you upload.
Usage Data: API request logs including timestamps, endpoints accessed, and request counts for rate limiting purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and maintain the ReefItUp service
Authenticate your identity and secure your account
Store and display your aquarium data
Enforce API rate limits and monitor usage
Enable public sharing of tank profiles when you opt in
4. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely using encrypted connections. Uploaded media may be stored locally on our servers or in Azure Blob Storage. API keys are stored as one-way hashes and cannot be retrieved in plain text. We use HTTPS for all communications.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. Your data may be shared only in these circumstances:
Public Sharing: If you enable public sharing on a tank profile, that profile's data is accessible via a public link.
Service Providers: We use Google for authentication and may use Azure for media storage. These providers have their own privacy policies.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
6. Cookies and Authentication
We use authentication cookies to keep you signed in. These are essential for the service to function and are not used for advertising or tracking purposes.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access and view all data stored in your account
Edit or delete your data at any time through the application
Disable public sharing of your tank profiles
Revoke your API key
8. Children's Privacy
ReefItUp is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at reefitup.io@gmail.com.