Privacy Policy for Location Pal

Last Updated: 2/11/2024

Thank you for choosing Location Pal. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. Your Information

  • 1.1 Information We Collect

    We collect the following types of personal information when you use Location Pal:

    • Email address, first and last name: We collect this information for user identification and communication purposes.

    • Social media profile: If you choose to link your social media profile with Location Pal, we may collect information from your social media accounts to enhance your user experience.

    • Location: We collect your location data to provide location-based services within the app.

    • Camera: We may request access to your device's camera for certain features within the app.

    • Others: Any additional information voluntarily provided by you while using Location Pal.

  • 1.2 Information Collected while Using the Application

We may collect information about how you interact with the app, including:

Device Information: We may collect device-specific information (such as your hardware model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information).

Log Information: When you use Location Pal, we may automatically collect and store certain information in server logs, including details of how you used our service, IP address, device event information (such as crashes, system activity, hardware settings, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request, and referral URL), and cookies that may uniquely identify your browser or your Location Pal account.

Usage Data: We may collect information on how you use the app, such as which features you use and how often you use them.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
  • To provide and maintain the Location Pal service.

  • To personalize your experience and improve our app.

  • To communicate with you regarding updates, new features, or important notices.

  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our app's performance.

  • To display targeted advertisements, if applicable.

  • For payment processing and subscription management.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers for the following purposes:

  • Analytics tools: Google Analytics, Firebase.

  • Ad networks: Google Ads.

4. Security of Your Personal Data

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights

As a user of Location Pal, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

  • Delete your profile and associated personal information from our systems directly within the app.

To delete your profile, simply navigate to the settings section of the app and select the option to delete your account. Please note that deleting your profile may result in the loss of access to certain features and functionalities within the app.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.

8. Contact Us

For any other questions or concerns, you may contact us at info@locationpal.app or through the in-app chat form.

9. GDPR Compliance

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we acknowledge and comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the processing of personal information.

10. Permissions

Location Pal may request the following permissions on your device:

  • Internet Access: This permission allows the app to access the internet for various functionalities.

  • Location Access: This permission enables the app to access your device's location for location-based services.

  • Camera Access: This permission may be requested to access your device's camera for specific features within the app.

  • Foreground Service: This permission is necessary to run foreground services essential for app functionality.

  • Package Information: This permission enables the app to query package details for certain features.

By using Location Pal, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.