Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how PUTYPUTY ("we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use the PUTYPUTY iOS app. The app is a client for PTT services and related features such as notifications, image sharing, and optional subscriptions.

Information We Handle

• PTT sign-in information. If you sign in, the app uses your PTT account name and password to authenticate with PTT. If you choose to save your password, it is stored on your device using Apple Keychain. We do not operate the PTT account system.
• App settings and local content. The app stores preferences, saved items, reading and notification state, and temporary drafts or caches on your device. Some settings and saved credentials are kept in Keychain; other app data is kept in the app's local storage.
• Push notification information. If you enable notifications, we receive and use your Apple push notification device token, PTT account name, notification preferences, and the board names or keywords you choose for alerts. These are sent to PUTYPUTY-operated services to register and deliver notifications. A notification may include post details needed to display the alert and may be saved locally in the app.
• Usage and diagnostic information. The app integrates Google Firebase services, including Analytics, Crashlytics, and Remote Config. Depending on the app version and service configuration, Firebase may process an app-instance identifier, app version and device information, crash diagnostics, feature usage events, board names, post URLs or identifiers, reading duration, and app preference values. The app also associates a PTT account name with crash reports to help diagnose problems.
• Connection information. When the app connects to PTT, PUTYPUTY services, or another provider, that service may receive technical request information such as your IP address, request time, app version, and connection or error details.
• Photos and posts you choose to share. If you use the photo picker or camera, the app accesses the images you select for the feature you requested. When you choose to upload an image, the image is sent to Imgur for hosting and the resulting link can be included in a PTT post or comment. Text, replies, and other content you submit through PTT are handled by PTT and may be visible to other users according to PTT's features and rules.
• Subscriptions. If you purchase a subscription, Apple processes the payment through the App Store. The app receives subscription product and status information so it can enable the associated features. We do not receive your full payment card details.

How We Use Information

We use information to sign in to PTT at your request, provide app features and notifications, remember your settings, upload images you select, check subscription status, understand app usage, diagnose crashes, maintain and improve the service, and respond to support requests.

When Information Is Shared

We do not sell personal information. Information is shared only as needed to provide the features you use:

• PTT: Your sign-in information and actions are sent to PTT when you connect, browse, or submit content. PTT handles that information under its own terms and policies.
• Google Firebase: Analytics, crash diagnostics, and remote configuration are provided by Google Firebase. Google may process information as described in its Privacy Policy.
• Apple: Apple provides push notification delivery and App Store subscription processing under Apple's Privacy Policy.
• Imgur: Images are shared with Imgur only when you choose to upload them. Imgur handles uploaded images under its Privacy Policy.
• Service providers: Our service providers may process information on our behalf to host and operate PUTYPUTY services, deliver notifications, protect the service, or provide technical support.

Content you publish on PTT may be accessible to other PTT users. Once shared with PTT or an image-hosting service, content is subject to that service's controls and retention practices.

Permissions and Your Choices

• You can turn push notifications on or off in iOS Settings and adjust available notification options in the app.
• You can limit photo library or camera access in iOS Settings. You can choose which images to share.
• The app may show Apple's App Tracking Transparency prompt. You can allow or deny tracking, and change your choice in iOS Settings. Analytics and crash diagnostics are described above and are separate from Apple's tracking permission.
• You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple account settings.

Retention and Deletion

Information stored on your device remains there until you remove it or the app removes it as part of normal operation. We retain information handled by PUTYPUTY services only for as long as reasonably needed to provide and secure the service, maintain notification subscriptions, resolve support issues, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods at PTT, Apple, Google, and Imgur are governed by their own policies.

You may request access to or deletion of information held by PUTYPUTY by emailing us. We will review and respond to requests as required by applicable law. A request to us does not delete content or records held by PTT, Apple, Google, or Imgur; please contact those services directly for information they control.

Security

We use safeguards appropriate to the app's operation, including Apple's Keychain for saved credentials and encrypted network connections for supported services. No method of storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when the app or its data practices change. We will post the updated policy here and revise the date above.