Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

FirstLight ("we", "our", or "us") is operated by CoreSentia (ABN 69 267 271 132). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our photography conditions application at first-light.com.au.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we receive and store:

• Your email address
• Your name (as provided by Google)
• Your profile picture URL

Profile Information

Information you choose to provide:

• Display name
• Home location (for "near me" searches)
• Bio
• Instagram handle
• Portfolio URL

Usage Information

We may collect information about how you use the app, including locations you view and briefings you request.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the FirstLight service
• Personalise your experience (e.g., "near me" searches based on your home location)
• Generate AI photography briefings tailored to conditions
• Communicate with you about the service
• Improve and develop new features

4. Third-Party Services

FirstLight uses the following third-party services:

• Google - Authentication (OAuth), Maps, and Weather data
• Supabase - Database and authentication infrastructure
• Anthropic (Claude) - AI-powered photography briefings
• Vercel - Application hosting
• Windy - Weather map visualisations

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of data.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Supabase infrastructure. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing

8. Cookies and Tracking

FirstLight uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies.

9. Changes to This 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.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at: