1. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to UrClose ("we", "our", "us"). Respecting your privacy is an absolute priority for us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our UrClose mobile application (the "Application").Please read this policy carefully before using our Application. By using UrClose, you accept the practices described in this document.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
- Profile Information: You may choose to provide us with additional information such as your name, phone number, and profile picture.
- Communications: When you contact us, we maintain a record of that communication.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: For the core functionality of the Application, we collect your real-time geolocation data, including in the background when the Application is not active.
- Usage Data: We gather information about how you use the Application, including interactions, time spent, and features used.
- Device Information: We collect information about your mobile device, such as model, operating system, unique identifiers, and network information.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Authentication Services: If you choose to connect via Google or another third-party service, we receive information from these services.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Providing, maintaining, and improving our Application
- Notifying you when friends are nearby via notifications
- Administering your account and providing customer support
- Communicating with you about the Application, including updates and new features
- Analyzing Application usage to improve our services
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical or security issues
- Complying with legal obligations
4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
4.1 With Other Users
- Your username and profile are visible to your friends.
- Your location is shared only with your friends when you are nearby.
4.2 With Service Providers
We share your information with service providers that help us provide and improve our Application:
- Firebase (Google LLC) for authentication, data storage, and analytics
- Hosting and cloud computing services
- Communication services for notifications
4.3 For Legal Reasons
We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that this disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with the law or a judicial proceeding
- Protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of our users
- Detect, prevent, or address instances of fraud or security issues
5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
5.1 Access and Control of Your Information
- You can access and update your profile information at any time through the Application settings.
- You can temporarily disable location sharing through the Application settings.
- You can delete your account and data at any time.
5.2 Location Data
- Location permissions are essential for the Application's core functionality.
- You can revoke location permissions through your device settings, but this will affect the Application's ability to function properly.
6. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY
6.1 Data Retention
We retain your personal information 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.
6.2 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country.
8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Application 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.
9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
