Privacy Policy for XploristNet
Last Updated: 01.05.2025
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following data to operate the app:
- Account Data: Email address, username, password (stored securely via Firebase).
- User Content: Pictures uploaded to the app (stored on Firebase servers).
- Technical Data:
- Device ID (for app functionality)
- FCM tokens (for push notifications)
- Crash logs (to improve app stability)
- Location Data: Only with your permission, to show nearby places.
- Payment Data: Processed by Google Play (we do not store billing details).
2. How We Use Your Data
- Provide app features (e.g., account access, location-based services).
- Send push notifications via FCM.
- Improve app performance using crash analytics.
- Display ads via Google AdMob (opt-out instructions below).
3. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your data to third parties.
4. Your Rights
You may:
- Access or rectify your data by emailing us.
- Delete your account (triggers data deletion from active servers*).
- Withdraw consent (e.g., disable location permissions).
- Opt out of targeted ads
*Backup data may remain for up to 60 days.
Regional Rights:
- GDPR (EU): Lodge complaints with your supervisory authority.
- CCPA/CPRA (California): Request disclosure of data collected in the past 12 months.
- VCDPA (Virginia): Appeal denied requests via our contact email.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data until account deletion. Deleted data is removed from active databases but may persist in backups (max 60 days).
6. Security
While we use industry-standard measures (e.g., Firebase security), data transmission over the internet is never 100% secure. Firebase data is stored unencrypted, so we recommend avoiding sensitive information in user content.
7. Children's Privacy
XploristNet is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect children's data.
8. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted here. Continued use constitutes acceptance.