Introduction
Welcome to Spotit ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, username, and profile information
- Content: Photos, videos, posts, and comments you create
- Communications: Messages and feedback you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: Precise location data when you use location-based features
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Features used, time spent, interactions with other users
- Camera and Media: Access to camera and photo library with your permission
Information from Third Parties
- Social Login: Profile information from Google or Apple when you use social authentication
- Other Users: Information when others mention or interact with you
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain our location-based services
- Show you relevant posts and content near your location
- Enable you to create and share location-based stories
- Communicate with you about updates and features
- Ensure safety and prevent fraud
- Improve our services through analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
Location Information
How We Use Location Data
- Display nearby posts and stories
- Enable location-based discovery
- Verify post authenticity
- Provide location-based notifications (with your consent)
Privacy Radius
You can set a privacy radius to blur your exact location within a specified distance, protecting your precise location while still participating in the community.
Location Controls
You can control location sharing through:
- Device settings
- In-app privacy settings
- Privacy radius configuration
- Post-by-post location settings
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We share information only in these circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree
- Public Content: Posts you mark as public
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist our operations
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions
- Aggregated Data: Non-identifiable statistics and insights
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Your Privacy Rights
Your Rights Include:
- Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request removal of your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Decline certain uses of your information
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
Exercising Your Rights
Contact us at privacy@spotit.app to exercise any of these rights. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Spotit is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such information, we will promptly delete it.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure development practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Third-Party Services
Our app may contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under CCPA:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination
European Privacy Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Legal basis for processing your data
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to object to processing
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you a notification (for material changes)
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@spotit.app
Address: BuildRace Labs, Washington DC
Data Protection Officer: dpo@spotit.app
Consent
By using Spotit, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.