Effective Date: May 2026
Last Updated: May 2026
Privacy Policy – Safe Tap
Safe Tap ("we", "our", or "us") is a personal safety application that provides location-based safety features, including live location sharing and emergency SOS alerts. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your data is used. By using Safe Tap, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information (Account Data)
When you create an account, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Password (securely encrypted, never stored
in plain text)
- Profile picture (optional, selected by user)
This information is used for:
- User authentication (login and signup)
- Account management
- Identifying you to your trusted contacts
We do not sell or misuse this information.
b) Location Data (Core Feature)
Safe Tap collects precise location data from
your device including:
- Real-time GPS location
- Background location (only during active
SOS session)
We use location data to:
- Share your live location with trusted
contacts during an active SOS alert
- Enable real-time emergency safety tracking
Background Location Usage:
Location is collected in the background ONLY
when the user manually activates an SOS alert.
Background location sharing stops immediately
when the user presses "I'm Safe" button.
User Control:
- Users can start or stop location sharing
anytime inside the app
- Users can disable location permissions
from device settings at any time
- If location permission is disabled, core
safety features will not function
c) Device Information
We may collect:
- Device model and operating system version
- App activity logs (for debugging and
performance improvement only)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide live location sharing services
- Enable SOS and emergency alert features
- Authenticate and manage user accounts
- Send push notifications to trusted contacts
- Improve app performance and stability
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We share limited data only with trusted third-party services required to operate the app:
- Supabase: user authentication, account
data, and database storage
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM): sending
push notifications to trusted contacts
- Google Maps: enabling live location and
map-based tracking features
Each of these services operates under their
own privacy policies.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at
Upon request, we will delete your data within 7 days.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data including:
- Encrypted authentication via Supabase
- Secure HTTPS data transmission
- Encrypted password storage
However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
6 . Third-Party Services
Safe Tap uses the following third-party
services:
- Supabase (supabase.com) – authentication
and database
- Firebase Cloud Messaging – push
notifications
- Google Maps – live location and mapping
Each service may collect data under their
own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing
their policies for full details.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Update your account information inside
the app
- Delete your account by contacting us
- Disable location sharing anytime inside
the app
- Disable location permissions via device
settings
8. Children's Privacy
Safe Tap is intended for users aged 16 and above only. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 16 has created an account on Safe Tap, please contact us at: hussainmatloob98012@gmail.com We will delete the account and all associated data within 7 days.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:
📧 hussainmatloob98012@gmail.com
Developer: H.M TECH
App Name: Safe Tap
Package: com.safetap.secure