Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

My Fire ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our fingerprint analysis service and website.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Name and email address (from Google OAuth)
  • Profile picture (from Google OAuth)
  • Account preferences

2.2 Biometric Data

For our fingerprint analysis service, we collect:

  • Fingerprint images (photographs of your fingerprints)
  • Metadata associated with the images (timestamp, image quality metrics)

Important: We collect fingerprint images solely for the purpose of dermatoglyphic analysis. These images are not used for identification purposes and are not shared with law enforcement or any third parties.

2.3 Usage Information

We automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time and date of visits

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide our fingerprint analysis service
  • Create and manage your account
  • Generate personalized analysis reports
  • Communicate with you about your account and our services
  • Improve our service and user experience
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3
  • Encryption at Rest: Fingerprint images and personal data are encrypted using AES-256 encryption
  • Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your data to only authorized analysts working on your report
  • Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Secure Infrastructure: We use SOC 2 compliant cloud infrastructure

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information or fingerprint data to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in operating our service (e.g., cloud hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

We never share fingerprint data with:

  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Advertisers or marketing companies
  • Data brokers
  • Any third party for identification purposes

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active
  • Fingerprint Images: Retained for 90 days after report delivery, then automatically deleted unless you request earlier deletion
  • Analysis Reports: Retained indefinitely for your access, unless you request deletion
  • Usage Data: Retained for 12 months for analytics purposes

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
  • Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@myfire.in or through your account settings.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service may be used for children under 18 with parental consent. Parents or legal guardians must create the account and provide consent for the collection of their child's fingerprint data. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

10. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but this may affect service functionality.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

  • Email: hello@myfire.in
  • General Support: hello@myfire.in

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our lawful bases for processing include consent (for biometric data) and legitimate interests (for service improvement). You may contact our data protection representative at hello@myfire.in.