The Flappening
Effective Date: [LAUNCH DATE]
Last Updated: [LAUNCH DATE]
Fort Awesome LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates The Flappening application and website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.
By using The Flappening, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
When you create an account, we collect:
Information you provide to customize your experience:
We automatically collect:
When you connect third-party services, we may receive:
We only access the minimum data necessary to power the widgets you have enabled.
If someone sends a message to your board via a Party/QR link, we collect:
Subscription and purchase transactions are processed by Apple (App Store), Google (Play Store), or Stripe (web). We do not directly collect or store credit card numbers or bank account details. We receive transaction confirmations and subscription status from these processors.
We use your information to:
We use Anthropic's Claude API to format raw data (weather, sports scores, trivia, etc.) into natural-language messages for your board. The data sent to the AI includes only the raw content needed for formatting (e.g., "temperature: 72°F, condition: sunny") and your display preferences (board size, tone). We do not send your personal identity, email, or account details to the AI service.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with:
Third-party companies that help us operate the Service:
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
If you share your board with family members or other users, those users can see:
Board owners control who has access and can revoke it at any time.
When you enable Party Mode, anyone with the QR code or link can send messages to your board. Guest messages may be visible to anyone viewing the board. You can enable moderation to review messages before they appear.
We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Fort Awesome LLC, our users, or the public.
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
You can view your account information and preferences at any time within the app or web dashboard.
You can update your profile, preferences, and widget configurations at any time.
You can delete your account and associated data by going to Account Settings → Delete Account, or by contacting us at [email protected].
You can opt out of non-essential analytics collection in the app's privacy settings.
Location is used only to power location-based widgets (weather, aviation, etc.). You can change or remove your location at any time in settings. We use city-level location, not precise GPS coordinates.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and objection. Our legal basis for processing is your consent and legitimate interest in providing the Service. Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.
The Flappening is designed for general audiences and includes family-friendly content modes. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Our content rating system (G, PG, R) allows parents to restrict content. R-rated content requires an adult verification gate (math problem or PIN).
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.
The Service may display content sourced from third-party APIs and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please conta