Effective Date: March 24, 2026
Welcome to Shop Near Me ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App").
By downloading, installing, or using Shop Near Me, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use the App.
We collect your device's geographic location data to provide our core service — finding shops and deals near you. Location access is requested at app launch and is used solely to display relevant nearby results on the map.
Location data is processed in real-time and is not stored on our servers. You can revoke location permission at any time through your device settings.
When you add stores or deals to the community, we collect the information you provide, including:
Store name, address, category, and description
Deal details (product name, price, discount, validity period)
Photos you upload
This content is stored in our cloud database (Firebase/Firestore) and is visible to all users of the App.
We automatically collect certain information when you use the App, including:
Device type, operating system, and version
App usage patterns and interaction data
Crash reports and performance data
This data is collected through Google Firebase Analytics and is used to improve app performance and user experience.
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may collect:
Advertising ID (IDFA on iOS, GAID on Android)
Device information for ad personalization
Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
We use the collected information to:
Display nearby shops and deals on the interactive map
Enable community features (adding stores and deals)
Save your favorite stores locally on your device
Display relevant advertisements via Google AdMob
Analyze app usage to improve features and performance
Diagnose technical issues and fix bugs
Your favorites are stored locally on your device using browser local storage and are not transmitted to any server.
Community-submitted stores and deals are stored securely in Google Firebase/Firestore, which employs industry-standard encryption and security measures.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Our App uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
Google Firebase — Analytics and cloud database (Privacy Policy)
Google AdMob — Advertising (Privacy Policy)
OpenStreetMap / Overpass API — Map data (Privacy Policy)
Google Generative AI — AI-powered features (Privacy Policy)
Shop Near Me is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal data
Withdraw consent for data processing
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings
To opt out of personalized ads, go to your device settings:
iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
We retain user-generated content (stores and deals) for as long as the App is operational or until you request deletion. Analytics data is retained according to Google Firebase's default retention policies. Local data (favorites) is retained on your device until you clear the app data or uninstall the App.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: diepquocphong@gmail.com
App: Shop Near Me