Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Paul Olutunmbi operates Velocity Garage, a web application available at https://velocity-garage-murex.vercel.app/. In this policy, "we", "our", and "us" refer to Paul Olutunmbi.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Account details you provide, such as your email address and display name.
• Authentication data handled by Firebase Authentication, including password credentials (stored and managed securely by Firebase, not in plain text by us).
• Profile details you choose to provide, such as profile image URL or other account preferences.
• Basic technical data, such as device/browser information, IP address, and usage logs needed for security and reliability.

3. How and Why We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Authenticate your sign-in and protect account security.
• Provide core app features and user support.
• Detect fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, and technical problems.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by law (such as GDPR), we process personal data based on one or more of the following:

• Performance of a contract (providing your account and app services).
• Legitimate interests (service security, abuse prevention, analytics for reliability).
• Compliance with legal obligations.
• Your consent, where consent is required.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to operate our app, including:

• Firebase Authentication (Google LLC) for account sign-in and credential management.
• Other Google services if enabled (such as Google OAuth sign-in).
• Hosting and infrastructure providers for app delivery and reliability.

These providers process data under their own privacy terms and security practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

6. Data Storage, Security, and Retention

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No system is 100% secure, but we work to maintain strong protections.

We keep personal data only as long as needed for legitimate business or legal purposes, including account operation, dispute resolution, and compliance.

7. Data Sharing

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

• With service providers that help us run the app.
• If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• To protect rights, safety, and security of users, our services, and the public.
• As part of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice where required).

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or limit certain processing.
• Request a copy of your data (data portability).
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Children's Privacy

Velocity Garage is not directed to children under 13 (or higher age where required by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

10. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and provide additional notice where required.

12. Contact Us

If you have privacy questions or requests, contact us at:

• Privacy Contact Name: Paul Olutunmbi, Founder
• Email: oluwatunmbipaul@gmail.com
• Mailing Address: Lagos, Nigeria