Privacy Policy

What is Madlene?

Madlene is a photo-sharing application designed to help groups collect and preserve shared memories. Your privacy is fundamental to how we built this app.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (for login and account recovery)
• Display name (visible to your friends)

Photos and Content

When you use Madlene, we store:

• Photos you upload
• Memories (albums) you create
• Comments and likes on photos
• Tags identifying people in photos

Technical Data

We automatically collect:

• Device information for push notifications
• Photo metadata (date taken, dimensions) to organize your memories

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide the photo-sharing service
• Send notifications about activity (tags, likes, comments)
• Authenticate your account

We do not use your data for advertising or sell it to third parties.

Who Can See Your Content

Your photos are private by default. They are visible to:

• You (always)
• Friends you have mutually connected with
• Participants in memories containing your photos

Your photos are never publicly accessible.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely in European Union data centers. We use encryption in transit (HTTPS) and follow security best practices for data storage.

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data, though some information may be retained in backups for a limited period.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your photos

Contact us to exercise these rights.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via the app or email.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at:
madlene.app@gmail.com