Privacy Policy for Get Sparely App

Welcome to Get Sparely App. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

To provide a seamless community donation experience, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, and profile information.
• Location Data: With your permission, we collect precise or approximate location data to help you browse available donations in your local area and facilitate local exchanges.
• User Content: We collect the information, descriptions, and photos you upload when creating a donation listing.
• Communication Data: We collect messages and content exchanged through our secure built-in chat system between donors and recipients to ensure safe transactions.
• Device Information: We automatically collect technical data from your mobile device, including device ID, operating system, and usage statistics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for purposes including:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the app's features and functionality.
• Connecting donors with recipients based on geographic proximity.
• Facilitating secure direct communication between users.
• Enhancing the safety, security, and transparency of our community.
• Sending you administrative updates or responding to your support requests.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your information is shared only in the following scenarios:

• With Other Users: Your public profile, listing photos, and location proximity are visible to other community members to facilitate donations.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and property of our users or the public.

4. Data Retention and Account Deletion

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

• Account & Data Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated personal data at any time. You can do this directly within the app settings or by contacting us via email. Upon request, we will permanently delete your account information, listings, and chat history from our active databases, subject to any legal obligations.

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure.

6. Children's Privacy

Get Sparely App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13 (or the legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us through the following channels: