privacy policy

Privacy Policy for LocalSocials

Effective Date: November 4, 2024

1. Information We Collect

Our app does not collect any personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers.

2. Location Data

Our app collects GPS-based location data to provide location-specific functionality, such as showing nearby bars and restaurants. This data is collected only when the app is in use and is not stored or used beyond that purpose.

3. Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools to track and improve user experience. These tools collect data about how users interact with our app, such as button clicks and navigation patterns. The information collected is fully anonymized and cannot be linked back to any individual user.

4. Advertising

Our app does not display any advertisements.

5. Push Notifications

Our app does not send push notifications to users.

6. User-Generated Content

Our app does not allow users to submit or upload content, such as reviews or photos.

7. Third-Party Integrations

Our app does not connect to or integrate with any third-party services, such as social media platforms or payment processors.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain anonymized user behavior data for up to 6 months. Since this data is anonymized and cannot be linked to individual users, it does not contain personally identifiable information. Users can contact us at hmbcoastsideapp@gmail.com if they have concerns about data collection.

9. Data Security

We implement standard security measures, including encryption provided by Apple and Android, to protect user data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Legal Compliance

We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which grants California residents specific rights regarding their personal information. These rights include:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.

• Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.

• Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information.

• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at hmbcoastsideapp@gmail.com

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at hmbcoastsideapp@gmail.com