This Privacy Policy explains how Motorz (“Motorz”, “we”, “us”, or “our”)
collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use the Motorz mobile
application and related services (the “Service”). Motorz is a social application
for motor enthusiasts to share and discover automotive content. By using the
Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
Account information — name, username, email address, password, and an optional profile photo and bio when you create or update an account.
Content you create — videos, images, carousels, captions, comments, messages, group/community posts, and any other content you upload or send through the Service.
Communications — direct messages, group messages, and any information you provide when you contact us for support.
Information collected automatically
Device & technical data — device model, operating system, app version, language, and unique identifiers used to operate and secure the Service.
Usage data — interactions such as views, likes, follows, shares, and reposts, used to provide and improve the feed and recommendations.
Push notification tokens — a device token (via Firebase Cloud Messaging) so we can deliver notifications you have enabled.
Diagnostics — crash and performance data to keep the app stable.
Payment information
If you purchase a promotion or “boost”, payments are processed by our payment
provider, Stripe. Stripe collects and processes your payment-card
details directly; Motorz does not store full card numbers. We retain only limited
transaction records (such as amount, date, and status).
2. How We Use Information
Provide, operate, and maintain the Service, including accounts, feeds, groups, and messaging.
Personalize content recommendations and improve the user experience.
Deliver notifications and respond to your requests and support inquiries.
Process boost purchases and related transactions.
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security issues, and violations of our terms.
Comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Information
With other users — your profile and any content you post publicly (videos, images, comments, group posts) is visible to other users of the Service. Direct and group messages are visible to their recipients.
Service providers — we use Google Firebase (Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Cloud Messaging, Hosting) to run the Service, and Stripe to process payments. These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy and security commitments.
Legal reasons — we may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Motorz, our users, or the public.
Business transfers — information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Data Storage & Security
Information is stored on Google Cloud / Firebase infrastructure. We apply
reasonable technical and organizational measures — including access controls,
authentication, and security rules — to protect your information. No method of
transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to
provide the Service. When you delete your account, we delete or de-identify your
personal information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required
for legal, security, or fraud-prevention purposes.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Access & update — you can review and edit your profile information in the app at any time.
Account deletion — you can delete your account from within the app, which removes your profile and associated personal data as described above.
Notifications — you can control push notifications in the app settings or your device settings.
Data requests — you may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
To request deletion of your account or data, use the in-app account deletion
option or email us at the address below and we will assist you.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Service is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in
your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us
and we will take steps to delete it.
8. International Users
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own,
including where Google Cloud / Firebase and Stripe operate. By using the Service,
you consent to such transfer and processing.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the
“Last updated” date above. Significant changes may also be communicated within the app.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal
information, contact us at: