Last updated 22 March 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our GeoTopic app. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information
Email address
User profile information
Location data
Advertising ID
Messages sent and received
Interaction with other users and topics
App usage patterns
Device type and model
Operating system
IP address
App version
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide and maintain the app
To improve and personalize your experience
To communicate with you, including sending notifications and updates
To analyze app usage and improve our services
To detect and prevent fraud and other illegal activities
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
With your consent
To comply with legal obligations
To protect our rights and property
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets
We use third-party service providers, known as sub-processors, to assist us in providing our services. These sub-processors may have access to or process your personal data as part of their services to us. We ensure that all sub-processors adhere to strict data protection and confidentiality obligations. Your personal data may be processed and stored on servers located in various regions.
Below is a list of sub-processors we currently use:
Appodeal: For advertising and analytics services. View their privacy policy, terms.
Arcgis Location Platform: For geocoding / location services. View their privacy policy, terms.
Google: For website hosting (Google Sites), and storing user communications (Gmail). View their privacy policy, terms, service specific terms.
Sentry: For monitoring app stability and performance. View their privacy policy, terms.
Supabase: For real-time database services, analytics, and user authentication. View their privacy policy, terms.
5. Data Storage and Security
Data used directly by the app is stored within EU servers. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes data encryption at rest and in transit.
To provide and improve our services, certain members of our team may have access to your messages and other data. This access is strictly controlled and only granted to authorized personnel for purposes such as troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing the service.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access and review your personal data
Request corrections to your personal data
Delete your personal data
Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy, please contact us via email, or visit our website.