Fungisys

Fungisys Privacy Policy

At Fungisys, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we store it, and what rights you have when you use our application. By using the application, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 2026

1. Information We Collect

Fungisys may collect the following information:

• Name and username

• Email address

• Profile photo

• Apple ID or basic account information from other login providers

• Application usage statistics

• Search history

• Favorite mushrooms

• Personal collections created

• Map records

• Earned points and level information

• Leaderboard data

• Purchase and subscription information

• Crash logs and error reports

• Device model, operating system version, application version

• Language preference, country information

• Technical identifiers

2. Camera and Photo Access

The camera is used solely for the purpose of taking mushroom photos by the user.

Access to the photo archive is performed only to analyze the images selected by the user.

Access to the camera or photo gallery is not provided without the user's explicit and informed consent.

3. Location Information

Location information is used only if the user permits.

Location data may be used for:

• displaying mushroom records on a map,

• creating a personal mushroom map,

• enhancing the exploration experience.

Location services can be disabled by the user at any time.

4. Artificial Intelligence Analyses

Mushroom photos submitted by the user for analysis may be processed by AI models.

Analysis results may be stored to improve the user experience.

When offline analysis is used, processing may occur directly on the device.

5. Purposes of Data Use

The collected information may be used for:

• Providing services and managing user accounts

• Conducting AI analyses

• Operating the gamification system and generating leaderboards

• Resolving technical issues and implementing security measures

• Preventing fraud and misuse

• Improving application performance and developing new features

• Conducting statistical analyses

6. Firebase and Third-Party Services

Fungisys may utilize the following third-party services:

• Firebase Authentication

• Firebase Firestore (data storage)

• Firebase Analytics (usage analysis)

• Firebase Crashlytics (error reporting)

• Apple Sign In

• App Store payment infrastructure

These services may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Subscription and Purchase Information

Payment transactions are handled directly by the Apple App Store.

Fungisys does not view, store, or process your credit card information.

Subscription verifications are performed through App Store services.

8. Data Security

Technical and administrative security measures in line with industry standards are implemented to protect user information.

However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Data Retention

User information may be retained as long as necessary for the provision of services.

After legal obligations expire or upon user account deletion, relevant data may be deleted or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Data Sharing

Fungisys does not sell users' personal information.

Personal data is not shared with third parties except for:

• legal obligations,

• court orders,

• official authority requests,

• prevention of security breaches,

• operation of service provider infrastructures.

11. Children's Privacy

Fungisys is not a service directed at children.

Individuals under the age specified in applicable law are advised not to use the application without parental consent.

12. User Rights

Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:

• access their personal data,

• correct their data,

• delete their data,

• request data portability,

• object to certain data processing activities.

13. Changes to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The updated version becomes effective as of the date it is published within the application.

14. International Data Transfer

Some service providers used by Fungisys may operate through servers located in different countries.

Therefore, your personal data may be processed and stored in data centers outside your country of residence.

Fungisys takes care to implement technical and legal measures in compliance with applicable data protection legislation for international data transfers.

15. Rights under GDPR (European Economic Area)

Users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland have the following rights under applicable data protection legislation:

• Right to access their personal data

• Right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Right to request erasure of their personal data (right to be forgotten)

• Right to request restriction of data processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to object to certain data processing activities

• Right to withdraw their explicit consent at any time

The exercise of these rights is subject to applicable legal provisions.

16. Rights under CCPA (California)

Users residing in California have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and related legislation:

• Right to request disclosure of the personal information collected

• Right to request deletion of personal information

• Right to obtain information about the sharing of personal data

• Right not to be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights

Fungisys does not sell your personal data.

17. Analytics and Cookie-Like Technologies

Fungisys may use analytics services to improve application performance, detect technical issues, and enhance user experience.

While traditional internet cookies are not used in mobile applications, device identifiers or similar technologies may be used for analytics and performance measurement purposes.

This data is not used to directly identify users.

18. Account Deletion and Permanent Data Erasure

Users may permanently delete their accounts from within the application at any time.

Upon completion of account deletion, the user's personal data and account information will be permanently erased from the Firebase infrastructure, except for data that is required to be retained due to legal obligations.

Deleted accounts cannot be restored.

19. App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

Fungisys does not track users across applications or websites for advertising purposes.

User behavior is not shared with third parties for the purpose of creating advertising profiles.

Fungisys does not engage in targeted advertising or user tracking.

20. AI Model Training

Photos, analysis results, or other personal data uploaded by users will not be used to train, develop, or retrain AI models unless explicit and informed consent is separately obtained from the user.

AI analyses are performed solely for the purpose of providing the service requested by the user.

21. Contact

For any questions, requests, or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the communication channels specified within the application.