PRIVACY POLICY
LocFid ("we", "our", "us")
Last updated: March 2026
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo. We do not receive or store your Google password.
1.2 Location Data
We collect the city, area, and state you provide manually or via GPS. GPS coordinates are used only to determine your area name and are not stored permanently.
1.3 Device Token
With your permission, we collect a Firebase device token to send push notifications. You can withdraw this in device Settings at any time.
1.4 Usage Data
We may collect anonymous, aggregated analytics to improve the app. We do not collect individual browsing history.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We use your data solely to:
• Display localised news, weather, events, and deals for your area
• Send push notifications you have opted into
• Improve app performance and personalisation
• Respond to your support requests
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party.
3. DATA SHARING
Third-party services we use:
• Google Sign-In — policies.google.com/privacy
• Firebase / Google Cloud — firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Supabase — supabase.com/privacy
• Open-Meteo (weather, no personal data shared)
• OpenStreetMap Nominatim (geocoding, no personal data stored)
• Google Gemini AI (AI summaries, no personal data in prompts)
We may disclose your information if required by law or court order.
4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY
Location is stored locally on your device. Account data is stored on Supabase with TLS encryption in transit and AES-256 at rest.
5. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Use "Delete Account" in Settings or contact us at rishabhsingh06029@gmail.com.
6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
LocFid is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
7. AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLAIMER
The AI Local Brief uses Google Gemini. AI content may be inaccurate or outdated. Do not rely on it for medical, legal, financial, or safety decisions.
8. NEWS CONTENT DISCLAIMER
LocFid aggregates headlines from public RSS feeds. We do not author, verify, or endorse third-party news content.
9. CONTACT
Email: rishabhsingh06029@gmail.com