Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy for Earthy App

Effective Date: 2/22/2024

Introduction

At Earthy App (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect the information you provide when using our geolocation-based social networking platform that connects users and businesses and breaks down language barriers through automatic translation.

Information We Collect

• Personal Information:
  When you register or log in via social authentication (Google, Facebook, Apple), we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.

• Location Data:
  To deliver geolocation-based features, we collect your current latitude and longitude.

• Communication Data:
  Your real-time chat messages (including automatic translations) are recorded to provide seamless conversation and service improvement.

• Device & Usage Information:
  We collect device identifiers, IP addresses, and usage statistics to enhance app performance and security.

How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery:
  To enable features such as user discovery, chat with translation, and grid-based contact organization.

• Personalization:
  To tailor the experience according to your preferences, language settings, and location.

• Improvement & Analytics:
  To analyze app performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve our services (using tools like Firebase Analytics and Sentry).

• Communication:
  To contact you about updates, security alerts, or support issues if necessary.

Sharing and Disclosure

• Third-Party Service Providers:
  We share data only with trusted service providers (for authentication, analytics, and error tracking) who agree to maintain confidentiality.

• Legal Obligations:
  We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a lawful request by public authorities.

• No Sale of Data:
  We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures—including encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits—to protect your data from unauthorized access and disclosure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Data may be retained for a longer period if required by law.

Your Rights

• Access & Correction:
  You may request access to and correction of your personal data.

• Deletion:
  Subject to applicable laws, you can request deletion of your personal information (see our Data Deletion Instructions page for details).

• Opt-Out:
  You can opt out of certain data collection practices by adjusting your app settings or contacting us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the effective date and posting the new policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: david@meetearthy.com