1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information when you use our application.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Key Permissions & How We Use Them
To deliver the core functionality of real-time location sharing and contact alerts, the App requires specific permissions on your mobile device:
●Location Permission (Foreground & Background): We request access to your device’s precise location to display your current position on the private map interface and to enable sharing with approved contacts.
●Notification Permission: We require the ability to send push notifications to inform you when: A contact enters or leaves a marked alert area (Geofencing).
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
●Phone Number: The App collects and utilizes your mobile phone number as your primary identifier within the service. Your mobile phone number is used for phone number location services.
○Important Note: Your phone number is hashed and stored securely. It is never displayed publicly on a global map. It is only used to facilitate connections between users who have mutually agreed to share.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically (Log Data)
We want to inform you that whenever you use our Service, in case of an error in the app, we collect data and information on your phone through third-party products called Log Data. This Log Data may include:
●Your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address.
●Device name and model.
●Operating system version.
●The configuration of the app when utilizing our Service.
●The date and time of your use of the Service.
●App crash reports and other diagnostic statistics.
3.3 Device Identifiers
We may collect non-personal identifiers such as Advertising ID (IDFA/GAID) for analytics and advertising purposes as described in Section 6.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information (phone number or precise location) to third parties. Sharing of location data is strictly peer-to-peer and consent-based.
●With Other Users: Your location is shared only with users who have entered the temporary code you generated. You can revoke this access at any time.
●With Service Providers: We share data with third-party companies to facilitate our Service (e.g., crash analytics, attribution tracking). A full list of these providers and their privacy policies is in Section 6.
●Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information where required to do so by law or subpoena.
5. Data Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption for data transmission and hashing for sensitive identifiers. However, please be aware that no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Third-Party Services & SDKs
The App uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These services are essential for analytics, crash reporting, and advertising support. Below are links to the privacy policies of third-party service providers used by the App:
●Google Play Services: Core framework for Android location services.
○https://policies.google.com/privacy
●AdMob: AdMob may use the device’s advertising ID to show personalized ads based on your interests.
○https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543
●Facebook: Used for analytics (App Events) and marketing attribution.
○https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
●AppsFlyer: Used for attribution analytics to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
○https://www.appsflyer.com/privacy-policy/
7. Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13 (or the relevant age of digital consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the required age. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we take immediate steps to delete such information. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Depending on your location (particularly if you are in the European Economic Area or California), you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
●Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
●Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your phone number and associated data from our active servers. Please note that backup logs may retain some data for a limited period.
●Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information, so this right is not applicable based on our current business model. However, you may limit ad tracking by adjusting your device settings (e.g., “Opt out of Ads Personalization” on Android).
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
📧 Email: shuklaenterprisesapp@gmail.com