ShareTrack Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 29, 2025
Welcome to ShareTrack, a social application for outdoor enthusiasts to log and share activities like running, hiking, cycling, and nature trips. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use ShareTrack, developed by Water Developer ("we," "us," or "our").
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve ShareTrack:
- Account Information: When you sign in with your Google account, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (if available) via Firebase Authentication.
- User-Generated Content: You may upload GPX files (up to 10MB), photos (up to 5 per post, 2MB each), and text (posts up to 500 characters, comments up to 200 characters) to share activities.
- Profile Information: You can customize your profile with a nickname, profile picture (up to 2MB), and bio, stored in Firebase Firestore.
- Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with ShareTrack, such as viewed posts, likes, and comments, to improve the app.
- Device Information: We may collect device details (e.g., Android version, device model) to ensure compatibility and optimize performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Authenticate your account via Google Sign-In and maintain your session.
- Store and display your GPX files, photos, and posts on Firebase Storage and Firestore.
- Visualize activity routes using OpenStreetMap and display stats like distance and elevation.
- Enable social interactions (likes, comments, shares) and deliver push notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging.
- Monitor and moderate content to ensure a safe community environment.
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance app functionality and user experience.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data as follows:
- Public Content: Your posts, including GPX routes, photos, and text, are visible to other ShareTrack users in the app’s feed, unless you delete them.
- Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google Cloud) for authentication, storage, and notifications. These providers process data under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Data Security
We prioritize your data’s security:
- All data transfers use HTTPS encryption.
- Photos are compressed, and GPX files are validated to ensure secure uploads.
- Firebase services comply with industry-standard security practices.
- While we strive to protect your data, no system is completely secure. Please use strong passwords and secure your Google account.
5. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)
Under GDPR and applicable laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data in your profile.
- Deletion: Delete your account and associated data (e.g., posts, comments).
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
- Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us at pointer81@gmail.com.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Public content (posts, comments) remains visible until you delete it. Upon account deletion, we remove your personal data from Firebase within 30 days, unless required by law.
7. Children’s Privacy
ShareTrack is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have such data, contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Services
ShareTrack uses:
- Google Sign-In: For authentication.
- Firebase: For storage, database, and notifications.
- OpenStreetMap: For map visualizations.
These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you via the app or email. Continued use of ShareTrack after changes indicates your acceptance.