PRIVACY POLICY FOR CELEBRATIONARTISTS APP
Last Updated: 10 October 2025
Effective Date: 10 October 2025
INTRODUCTION
CelebrationArtists ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use the App.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
PERSONAL INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the App:
- Account Information: Email address, name, phone number
- Profile Information: Artist category, bio, city, state, booth number
- Transaction Information: Name, email, phone number, address, state, zip code for processing sales
- Communication Data: Messages and images you send through our support chat feature
INFORMATION COLLECTED AUTOMATICALLY
When you use the App, we automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, platform version, device identifiers
- Usage Data: App features used, crash reports, error logs, performance data
- Authentication Tokens: Secure tokens for maintaining your login session
- Push Notification Tokens: Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens for sending notifications
MEDIA AND FILES
With your permission, we may access:
- Camera: For scanning QR codes and capturing photos for your profile
- Photo Library: For selecting photos to upload to your profile or support chat
- Storage: For storing transaction data locally on your device for offline functionality
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
SERVICE PROVISION
- Authenticate and manage your account
- Process and record sales transactions
- Enable offline transaction functionality with automatic sync
- Facilitate communication with support staff
- Manage artist profiles and event information
APP FUNCTIONALITY
- QR code scanning for event check-in and verification
- Payment processing through Square integration
- Local data storage for offline capabilities
- Sync data when internet connection is restored
COMMUNICATION
- Send push notifications about app updates, new posts, and important
information
- Respond to your support requests
- Deliver chat messages in real-time
IMPROVEMENT AND ANALYTICS
- Monitor app performance and diagnose technical issues
- Track crash reports to improve app stability
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
- Firebase (Google): Cloud storage, authentication, real-time database, crash reporting, and push notifications
- Square: Payment processing for transactions (we do not store credit card information)
- Cloud Storage: For storing profile photos, gallery images, and videos
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
BUSINESS TRANSFERS
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may
be transferred to the acquiring entity.
DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
SECURITY MEASURES
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted storage for authentication tokens using Expo SecureStore
- Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
- Firebase security rules to protect database access
- Regular security updates and monitoring
DATA RETENTION
- Active Accounts: We retain your information for as long as your account is active
- Deleted Accounts: Information is deleted within 30 days of account deletion
- Transaction Records: Retained for legal and accounting purposes as required by law
- Local Device Data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data
DATA LOCATION
Your data is stored on Firebase servers, which may be located in variouscountries. Firebase complies with applicable data protection regulations.
YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
ACCESS AND CONTROL
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Update or correct your profile information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Request a copy of your data
COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES
You can control notifications by:
- Adjusting notification settings in the App
- Disabling push notifications in your device settings
- Opting out of specific notification types within the App
CAMERA AND PHOTO ACCESS
You can:
- Deny camera permissions (QR code features will be limited to manual entry)
- Deny photo library permissions (you won't be able to upload photos)
- Revoke permissions at any time through your device settings
OFFLINE FUNCTIONALITY
The App stores transaction data locally on your device to enable offline
functionality. This data:
- Is stored securely on your device
- Automatically syncs to our servers when internet connection is restored
- Is deleted when you log out or uninstall the App
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The App integrates with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Firebase/Google Cloud Platform:
https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Square:
https://squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/privacy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
INTERNATIONAL USERS
If you are accessing the App from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending a push notification for material changes
Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Email: support@celebrationartists.org
Address:
SCOPE Events, LLC
PO Box 104
La Quinta, CA 92247
info@scopeevents.org
Phone: 760-628-7770
For data access, correction, or deletion requests, please email us with your request and we will respond within 30 days.
DATA PROCESSING SUMMARY
INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND WHY
Email Address
Purpose: Authentication, communication
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: Yes
Name
Purpose: Profile, transactions
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: Yes
Phone Number
Purpose: Contact, transactions
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: Optional
Photos/Videos
Purpose: Profile display
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: Optional
Location (City/State)
Purpose: Profile information
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: Optional
Transaction Data
Purpose: Sales records
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: Yes (for transactions)
Device Information
Purpose: Diagnostics, crash reporting
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: No
Usage Data
Purpose: App improvement
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: No
Chat Messages
Purpose: Customer support
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: Optional
FCM Token
Purpose: Push notifications
Linked to User: Yes
Used for Tracking: No
Required: No
THIRD-PARTY ACCESS
- Firebase: All user data (for backend services)
- Square: Transaction data only (payment processing)
- Device Storage: Offline transaction cache (user's device only)
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