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Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 15, 2025

1. Who we are

TPS505 Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) develops and operates mobile apps and online services including Start Sequence, MQTT Developer, and additional upcoming products. We are registered in the United Kingdom.

For privacy questions, please contact: contact@tps505.com

2. What this policy covers

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information across our apps, website (tps505.com), and related services.

3. Information we collect

We collect information you provide directly and information generated automatically when you use our products.

a. Information you provide

  • Account details (email, username, password) through Firebase Authentication.
  • Subscription information when you purchase or manage a plan (via RevenueCat, Stripe, or Apple).
  • User-generated content (e.g., tasks or notes entered into our upcoming kanban product).
  • Support requests or feedback sent to us.

b. Information collected automatically

  • Device and app information (model, OS version, app version, timezone, language).
  • Analytics data (via Google Analytics and App Store Connect).
  • Crash and performance data (via Firebase Crashlytics).
  • Coarse location data (e.g., region or country), if available from your device or analytics provider.

We do not collect sensitive categories of data (such as health, biometric, or financial account details).

4. How we use your data

We use your information to:

  • Provide and operate our apps and website.
  • Manage authentication and user accounts.
  • Process subscriptions and payments.
  • Maintain security and prevent abuse.
  • Analyse usage to improve performance and reliability.
  • Communicate with you regarding support or updates.

5. Legal bases for processing

We process data under these lawful bases:

  • Contract: to provide the app or service you requested.
  • Legitimate interests: for service improvement, analytics, and security.
  • Legal obligation: for accounting or tax compliance.
  • Consent: for optional analytics cookies or when required by local law.

You can withdraw consent at any time where applicable.

6. Subscriptions and payments

Payments for our apps and subscriptions are handled securely by Apple, RevenueCat, and Stripe. We do not store or process your payment card information directly.

7. Sharing and third parties

We share data only with trusted service providers that support our operations, including:

  • Apple (App Store and analytics)
  • Google Firebase (authentication, hosting, analytics, crash reporting)
  • Cloudflare (content delivery and protection)
  • RevenueCat and Stripe (subscription and payment management)
  • GitHub (infrastructure and code hosting)

Each partner processes data under its own privacy terms and, where applicable, Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers.

8. Data storage and transfers

Data is hosted primarily in the EU, UK, and United States via our cloud providers. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and equivalent safeguards for international data transfers.

9. Data retention and deletion

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services.

  • Account and user data: until you delete your account or request removal.
  • Backups: retained temporarily, then securely erased.

You can delete your account or contact us to request data deletion at any time.

10. Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Access control and least-privilege access
  • Regular software updates and monitoring

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

11. Your rights

If you are located in the UK or EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing or restrict use
  • Port your data to another service

To exercise these rights, contact contact@tps505.com. We may require verification of identity before completing your request.

California residents may also have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA.

12. Cookies and analytics

Our website may use cookies for essential functions and analytics (Google Analytics). A cookie banner and consent options will be introduced in the future to manage these preferences.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify users through an in-app notice, site banner, or by email where appropriate. Continued use of our products after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact us

For privacy-related questions or requests: contact@tps505.com