📄 Privacy Policy for Share Location
Last updated: 02/12/2025
Thank you for using Share Location (“we”, “our”, or “the App”).
Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our application.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Location Information
Share Location collects your real-time device location (latitude and longitude) only when you manually enable the location sharing feature inside the app.
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Location data is used exclusively to share your position with members inside the same room.
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Location is not collected in the background unless you explicitly start the sharing session.
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You can stop sharing at any time.
1.2 Device Information
We may collect basic device information such as:
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Device model
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Operating system version
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App version
This information helps improve performance and troubleshoot issues.
1.3 User-Provided Information
When you create or join a room, we may collect:
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Display name
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Room ID
This information is used only for enabling the core sharing feature.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
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Provide real-time location sharing within a room
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Display member locations on the map
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Maintain room status and connectivity
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Improve app stability and overall performance
We do not:
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Sell your data
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Share your data with third parties
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Use your data for advertising or marketing
3. Data Storage & Security
Your information is stored securely using Firebase Realtime Database, following industry-standard protection, including:
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Encryption in transit (HTTPS)
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Restricted access using Firebase Security Rules
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Measures to prevent unauthorized access
We make every effort to keep your information safe and confidential.
4. Data Sharing
Your real-time location is only shared with members inside the same room.
We do not share your data with:
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Advertisers
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Analytics companies
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External third parties
You fully control:
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When to start sharing
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When to stop sharing
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When to leave the room
5. Permissions We Request
Location (Approximate & Precise)
Used to provide the core feature of sharing your device location with room members.
Foreground Service
Used to keep location sharing active when the app is minimized or running in the background.
Internet Access
Required for real-time updates to Firebase.
We request only the permissions needed for the app to function properly.
6. Children’s Privacy
Share Location is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has used our app and submitted data, please contact us so we can remove the information.
7. Your Privacy Controls
You may:
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Start or stop location sharing at any time
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Leave the room to stop sharing your data
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Uninstall the app to remove all local data
You may also request us to delete your data stored on the server by contacting the email below.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of the app means you accept these updates.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: