This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Trovi mobile application and web service. Please read it carefully — if you don't agree with these terms, please don't access the application.
Introduction
Welcome to Trovi. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and web service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
Information we collect
2.1 Personal information
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
- Create an account (email address, username, profile information)
- Use our services to save and organize links
- Communicate with us
This may include your name, email address, username, and any other information you choose to provide.
2.2 Content information
When you use Trovi to save and organize content, we collect:
- URLs you save
- Metadata about saved links (titles, descriptions, images)
- Collections and organization structures you create
- Tags, notes, and other annotations you add
2.3 Usage information
We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with Trovi:
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- Log data (IP address, access times, pages viewed)
- Usage patterns and preferences
2.4 Authentication information
We use Firebase Authentication for user accounts. When you sign up or log in, Firebase may collect:
- Authentication tokens
- OAuth information if you use third-party sign-in
- Account security information
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Sync your data across devices
- Process and complete transactions
- Send you technical notices and support messages
- Respond to your comments and questions
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
- Comply with legal obligations
- Automated content analysis: Process URLs you save through automated systems, including large language models (LLMs), to extract metadata such as titles, descriptions, categories, and structured data. This processing is performed on the content of the linked pages, not on your personal information.
How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent or at your direction
- With service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as Firebase for authentication and hosting)
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect the rights, property, and safety of Trovi, our users, or others
- In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or part of our company
Data storage and security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal obligations.
Your rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your information
- Data portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Account deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from the Account screen in the app. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's privacy
Trovi is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
Third-party services
Trovi uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
- Firebase (Authentication, Cloud Messaging, Hosting) — Google Privacy Policy
- OpenAI (Content extraction and analysis) — We send publicly accessible webpage content (not your personal data) to OpenAI's API for metadata extraction. OpenAI Privacy Policy
- TMDB (The Movie Database) (Movie and TV show metadata enrichment) — TMDB Terms of Use. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
- YouTube Data API (Video metadata and thumbnails) — Google Privacy Policy. By using Trovi's video features, you are also bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.
- Google Places API (Place metadata and reviews) — Google Privacy Policy
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
International data transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using Trovi, you consent to such transfers.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
California privacy rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to access your personal information
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to equal service and price
European privacy rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object
- Rights related to automated decision-making
Contact us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.