Effective Date: [05-05-2026]
VibePIN ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
๐น 1. Information We Collect
๐ Location Data
We may collect your precise or approximate location to:
Show nearby pins and vibes
Send notifications about activity within your selected radius (e.g., 5 km)
Location is accessed only when:
The app is in use
You interact with location-based features (like dropping a pin)
๐ธ Photos / Media
If you upload images, they are stored securely using cloud storage (Firebase)
These are used only for displaying your content within the app
๐ค Anonymous Identity (Firebase UID)
We generate a unique anonymous user ID (UID)
This allows the app to function without revealing your real identity
It is used to manage your pins, likes, and activity
๐ฌ User Generated Content
Any content you create (pins/posts) is stored in our database
This content may be visible to other users depending on app features
๐น 2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
Provide location-based features
Show relevant nearby content
Send notifications (nearby activity, likes, engagement)
Improve app performance and user experience
Prevent spam and misuse
๐น 3. Ghost Mode (Privacy Feature)
When Ghost Mode is enabled:
Your identity is hidden from other users
However:
The system still uses your anonymous ID internally for functionality
๐น 4. Pin Expiry Policy
Pins may be temporary and automatically deleted after a certain time
This helps maintain privacy and keep content fresh
๐น 5. User Rights
You have the right to:
Delete your data
Stop using the app at any time
Request removal of your data (if applicable)
๐น 6. Third-Party Services
๐ธ Firebase (Google)
Used for database, storage, and authentication
Data is stored securely on Google servers
๐ธ Google Sign-In
If used, we may access basic profile information such as your email
๐ธ Google Maps
Used for displaying maps and location features
๐ธ AdMob (if applicable)
Used to show ads within the app
May display personalized or non-personalized ads
๐น 7. Notifications
We may send notifications such as:
Nearby pin alerts
Likes and engagement updates
You can disable notifications anytime from your device settings.
๐น 8. Data Security
We use reasonable measures to protect your data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
๐น 9. Childrenโs Privacy ๐ซ
This app is not intended for children under 13 years of age
We do not knowingly collect data from children
๐น 10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected on this page.
๐น 11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, contact us at:
๐ง [smartworker4841@gmail.com]