Privacy Policy — Path Mate
Effective Date: [August 12, 2025]
Path Mate (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (“App”). By using Path Mate, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
When you use Path Mate, we may collect:
Location Data: Your real-time GPS location, shared with group members you choose to connect with.
Basic Profile Information: Such as your name or nickname.
Device Information: Including device type, operating system, and app version.
Emergency Alerts: Data related to notifications you send in emergency situations.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Provide real-time location sharing among group members.
Enable emergency notifications to selected group members.
Improve app functionality, performance, and user experience.
Maintain the security of the app and user accounts.
3. Sharing of Information
Your location and name/nickname are only shared with other group members you choose to join in Path Mate.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share data with:
Service Providers (e.g., Firebase, Google Maps API) to enable app features.
Authorities if required by law or in emergency situations.
4. Third-Party Services
Path Mate uses third-party services that may collect information to identify you:
Firebase (for authentication and real-time database)
Google Maps API (for map and navigation features)
These third parties have their own privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.
6. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You may:
Stop sharing your location at any time by adjusting app settings.
Delete your account by contacting us.
Request a copy of your data by emailing us.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the app and updated here.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 aashishbhandari27@gmail.com