Introduction
Welcome to Tool of the Trades. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy details the types of information we collect, why we collect it, how it is processed, and your rights regarding your data.
By registering an account and using our workforce management, real-time collaboration, and performance monitoring services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Data We Collect
To deliver a comprehensive organizational management experience, we collect specific categories of data through your interactions with the application.
Account & Profile Data
- Full Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Primary Organization & Org List
- Profile picture storage path
Financial & Performance
- Monthly and Annual Income Targets
- Revenue and commission entries
- Endorsement points and achievements
- Leaderboard ranks and performance statistics
Chat & Collaboration
- Real-time chat messages
- Uploaded media files (images, videos)
- Voice notes and audio files
- Uploaded documents and spreadsheets
Device, Usage & Diagnostics
- Crash logs & telemetry (Firebase Crashlytics)
- App performance & interaction events
- Push notification tokens (FCM)
- App Check security validation data
Why We Collect Data
Your data is processed to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and core features of the Tool of the Trades application, including:
- Workforce Collaboration: Delivering real-time chat, file sharing, voice messages, and team notifications.
- Performance and Income Analytics: Visualizing organizational revenue metrics, tracking progress toward annual targets, and compiling leaderboards.
- Operational Security: Preventing API abuse and unauthorized activity through Firebase App Check and secure user authentication.
- App Integrity: Gathering crash diagnostics to resolve stability issues immediately.
Data Identity Linking
Yes, the collected data is linked directly to your user identity.
Your profile data, financial targets, chat contributions, and usage metrics are bound directly to your unique Firebase Authentication User ID (UID). This linkage is fundamental to providing customized organizational roles, secure data scopes, and restricted role-based privileges within your company.
Who Processes Your Data (Subprocessors)
We work with trusted industry leaders to host the app resources, secure our channels, and manage platform interactions. We do not sell your personal data.
Firebase / Google
Processes Auth credentials, Firestore databases, Cloud Storage files, FCM tokens, Google Analytics events, Crashlytics reports, and App Check security audits.
Email / SMTP Providers
Mailtrap or Nodemailer/Gmail servers are used to safely dispatch corporate onboarding invites, system alerts, password-reset emails, and support correspondence.
Device Permissions Required
Depending on your active features, our mobile app may request the following system permissions to operate. You can toggle these permissions at any time within your device settings:
Camera & Photos
Required to upload profile avatars and capture or share photos directly within the team chat.
Microphone
Required to record and broadcast instant voice notes in organizational conversations.
Storage & Files
Required to select, attach, download, and review spreadsheets, PDF reports, or media attachments.
Notifications
Used to send immediate alerts for direct messages, leaderboard milestones, and critical business announcements.
Data Retention Policy
We retain your profile info, objectives, performance metrics, and communications for as long as your application account is active or as necessary to support valid business audits and historical performance tracking within your employer's workspace.
If you or your workspace administrator chooses to terminate your account, all personal identifiers and device-linked profiles are immediately queued for permanent deletion.
Deletion & Contact Method
We respect your right to control your information. You have full transparency and self-governance over your data.
Account Deletion inside the App:
You can delete your account instantly by navigating to Account > Delete Account inside the mobile application. This triggers a secure cascade that purges your personal profile, credentials, and configuration from our directories.
Requesting Deletion manually / Contact Info:
For direct privacy questions, manual deletion requests, or data export requests, please contact our support team at:
📧 Email Support: tool.of.trades.global@gmail.com