Hoosier Mugs Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Hoosier Mugs

Last updated: [INSERT DATE]

Hoosier Mugs operates the Hoosier Mugs mobile app and HoosierMugs.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use our app, website, comments, notifications, and related services.

Contact:
hoosiermugs@protonmail.com

1. Information We Display

Hoosier Mugs publishes publicly available arrest and booking information related to Indiana law enforcement activity. This may include booking photographs, names, charges, arrest dates, booking agencies, locations, and other information obtained from public records, law enforcement sources, jail records, court records, or other publicly available sources.

An arrest is not a conviction. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

1. Information We Collect From App Users

Depending on how you use the app, we may collect or store the following information:

• Email address and display name if you sign in to comment.
• Comments or replies you submit in the app.
• Notification preferences, such as whether you want no notifications, all post notifications, or notifications after a selected number of new posts.
• Push notification tokens used to send notifications to your device.
• Basic app interaction data such as likes, shares, views, blocked users, and saved preferences.
• Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us by email or submitting a correction, removal, or request form.

Some app preferences and activity may be stored locally on your device. Some information, such as push notification tokens and notification preferences, may be sent to our notification backend so we can provide app notifications.

1. How We Use Information

We use information to:

• Display Hoosier Mugs content in the app.
• Allow users to comment, reply, like, share, and interact with posts.
• Send push notifications based on user preferences.
• Save user settings and app preferences.
• Respond to questions, correction requests, removal requests, and support messages.
• Review, moderate, remove, or restrict user-submitted content when necessary.
• Maintain app security, prevent misuse, and improve app functionality.

1. User Comments and Moderation

User comments, replies, chat messages, or other user-submitted content do not reflect the views of Hoosier Mugs.

Users may not post threats, harassment, discriminatory content, private personal information, false accusations, spam, or content intended to intimidate, shame, or endanger another person.

We may moderate, remove, restrict, report, or block user content and accounts at our discretion. The app may allow users to report comments or block commenters.

1. Push Notifications

If you enable notifications, the app may use Firebase Cloud Messaging or similar notification services to send alerts about new posts. To do this, we may store a device push token and your selected notification preference.

You can change notification preferences in the app or disable notifications through your device settings.

1. Third-Party Services

The app or website may interact with third-party services, including:

• Ghost, which powers HoosierMugs.com and newsletter signup.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging, used for push notifications.
• Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, Bluesky, and X/Twitter when you open external links.
• External email apps when you contact us or report content.

When you leave our app or website and visit a third-party service, that third party’s privacy policy applies.

1. Newsletter Signup

If you subscribe to the Hoosier Mugs newsletter, your signup may be handled through Ghost or another newsletter provider. Newsletter subscriptions may require an email address and are governed by the privacy practices of Hoosier Mugs and the applicable service provider.

1. Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information when necessary to:

• Provide app features, such as push notifications.
• Operate our website, newsletter, or app infrastructure.
• Respond to support, correction, or removal requests.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Protect the rights, safety, and security of Hoosier Mugs, users, or others.
• Investigate abuse, threats, harassment, fraud, spam, or misuse of the app.

1. Data Retention

We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

App preferences may remain on your device unless you clear app data or uninstall the app. Push notification tokens may be retained while notifications are enabled or until they are no longer valid. Emails and correction/removal requests may be retained as needed to document and respond to requests.

1. Correction and Removal Requests

If you believe information on Hoosier Mugs is inaccurate, outdated, sealed, expunged, involves a juvenile record, or should otherwise be reviewed, contact us at:

hoosiermugs@protonmail.com

Please include your name, the URL of the listing, and any supporting documentation, such as a court order, dismissal, expungement, or correction from the relevant agency.

Hoosier Mugs does not charge individuals to correct or remove inaccurate, sealed, expunged, or legally restricted information.

1. Your Choices

You may:

• Disable push notifications in the app or device settings.
• Avoid signing in if you do not want to comment.
• Contact us to request review of information you submitted.
• Report comments or user-submitted content.
• Block commenters in the app where available.
• Unsubscribe from newsletter emails using the unsubscribe link in those emails.

1. Children’s Privacy

The app is not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the app, contact us and we will review the request.

1. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no app, website, server, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.

1. Contact Us

For privacy questions, correction or removal requests, or support, contact:

hoosiermugs@protonmail.com