Privacy Policy

Proscenium (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a mobile application developed by Daniel Tsivkovski for iOS and Android. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use Proscenium.

By using Proscenium, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you have questions, contact us at prosceniumtheatrereviews@gmail.com.

This policy applies to the Proscenium mobile application and the informational website at prosceniumapp.com. The website does not use cookies, analytics, or tracking technologies of any kind.

When you create an account and use Proscenium, we collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Email address, display name, and username you choose within the app. If you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo URL from your Google account.
• Profile information: Optional profile photo URL — either uploaded by you or imported from your Google account.
• User-generated content: Reviews and ratings you write (including Writing, Acting, and Stagecraft scores), and any text content you submit.
• Activity information: Productions you bookmark or add to your watchlist, and friend activity events displayed in your feed.
• Social connections: Friend requests you send or receive, and the user IDs of friends you connect with within the app.
• Commercial information: Records of in-app purchases made through Apple or Google, including your entitlement status (e.g., “early supporter” badge). We do not store payment card details or billing information.

Information we do not collect: We do not collect precise geolocation data, device identifiers, advertising IDs, biometric data, or browsing history. We do not engage in targeted advertising, profiling, or the sale or sharing of your personal information.

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

• Create and manage your account
• Authenticate your identity when you sign in
• Display your reviews and profile to other authenticated users
• Show you the activity of friends you connect with
• Allow you to track productions you’ve seen or bookmarked
• Process and fulfill in-app purchases
• Improve the app and user experience
• Respond to support and privacy requests
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal information for targeted advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making.

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform), which includes:

• Firebase Authentication: Manages email/password and Google Sign-In credentials
• Cloud Firestore: Stores user profiles, reviews, production data, friendships, and feed events
• Firebase Cloud Functions: Processes server-side logic such as generating friend activity feeds
• Firebase Storage: Stores profile images and production poster images

Firebase applies industry-standard encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest. We follow Firebase’s security rules to restrict data access to authorized users only. Productions are publicly readable; reviews and user profiles are readable by authenticated users only; friendships are accessible only to the two users involved.

Your data is stored and processed in the United States. By using Proscenium, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising, marketing, or profiling purposes. We may disclose data only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Google/Firebase: As our infrastructure and authentication provider (see Firebase Privacy)
• With RevenueCat: If you make an in-app purchase, transaction data is processed by Apple or Google and managed via RevenueCat for entitlement tracking. We do not store payment information. See RevenueCat’s Privacy Policy.
• With Google (for Google Sign-In): If you choose to sign in with Google, authentication data is exchanged via Google’s OAuth service. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
• As required by law: If we are legally required to disclose information to comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process.

Proscenium offers an optional one-time “Support the Project” in-app purchase. All payment transactions are processed through Apple (App Store) or Google (Play Store) via RevenueCat. We do not collect or store your payment card details, billing address, or other financial information. Please refer to Apple’s or Google’s privacy policies for details on payment data handling.

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active and needed to provide you with the Proscenium service.

If you request deletion of your account, we will delete your personal data within approximately 14 days of confirming your request. Some data may be retained beyond this period only where required by applicable law or to resolve disputes.

Anonymized or aggregated data that can no longer identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.

Proscenium is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you believe a child under 13 has created an account or provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at prosceniumtheatrereviews@gmail.com. We will investigate and delete the account and associated data promptly.

Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may use Proscenium with the consent of a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to be bound by these Terms on the minor’s behalf.

Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights over your personal information under applicable state and federal privacy laws. These rights may include:

• Right to know / access: Request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data, and obtain a copy of the specific personal information we hold about you.
• Right to correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to delete: Request deletion of your account and associated personal data.
• Right to data portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to opt out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, targeted advertising, and profiling. Note: we do not engage in any of these activities.
• Right to non-discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at prosceniumtheatrereviews@gmail.com. We will verify your identity and respond to your request within 45 days. If we need additional time, we will notify you of the extension and the reason for the delay.

You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require verification that the agent is authorized to act for you.

Residents of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy laws — including but not limited to California (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Virginia (VCDPA), Texas (TDPSA), and other states with active privacy legislation — may have additional rights as outlined above.

For California residents specifically:

• We collect the categories of personal information described in the “Information We Collect” section above, for the business purposes described in the “How We Use Your Information” section.
• We do not “sell” or “share” your personal information as those terms are defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
• We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes beyond what is necessary to provide Proscenium.
• You have the right to request to know, delete, correct, and obtain a portable copy of your personal information, and to not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

To exercise any rights, contact us at prosceniumtheatrereviews@gmail.com.

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, or as otherwise required by applicable law. Notification will be sent to the email address associated with your account and will include a description of the breach, the types of information involved, and the steps we are taking in response.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and make reasonable efforts to notify users through the App or via email. Continued use of Proscenium after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy-related requests, please contact us at: prosceniumtheatrereviews@gmail.com

For privacy rights requests, please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line and provide enough information for us to verify your identity and process your request.