Privacy Policy – Safe Tap 

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

hussainmatloob98012@gmail.com

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