Privacy Policy

Introduction

Point Loma App ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Address Information: Your residential address to provide location-based services like trash pickup reminders and local event information.
• Location Data: Precise location information when you grant permission, used to provide relevant local content.

Usage Information

We may collect information about how you use the app:

• Features you access most frequently
• App performance and crash data
• Device information (device type, operating system version)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide personalized local content and services
• Send relevant notifications (trash pickup reminders, local events)
• Improve app functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support
• Ensure app security and prevent fraud

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Address information is processed through Google Places API but not permanently stored on our servers
• All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• We regularly review and update our security practices

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Places API: For address autocomplete and location services
• Weather Services: For local weather and tide information
• Analytics Services: To understand app usage and improve performance

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about what data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data collection and use

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Address information is not permanently stored and is only used for immediate service delivery.

Children's Privacy

Point Loma App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

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 on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Last Updated: December 2024