Privacy Policy

Introduction

"Location Tracker: Find My GPS" is a location-tracking app published by Alley 51, designed to help users track and share their real-time location with family, friends, or colleagues who have given consent. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, with a special emphasis on the sensitive nature of location data.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

Location Data: Precise geolocation data (e.g., GPS coordinates, Wi-Fi, or cellular data) when the app is active or running in the background, collected only with your explicit consent.
Personal Information: Your name, your phone number, and payment details (if you opt for premium features).
Device Information: Details such as device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and IP address.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, such as features used and time spent.

How We Use Your Information

Your information enables us to deliver the app’s core functionality and enhance your experience:

Core Functionality: To provide real-time location tracking and sharing with users you’ve authorized (e.g., family or friends).
Service Improvement: To analyze usage trends and optimize app performance.
Personalization: To offer tailored features, such as location history or geofencing (if available).
Communication: To send you service updates, respond to support requests, or provide promotional offers (with your consent where required by law).

Sharing of Information

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Consented Users: Your location data is shared with other users (e.g., friends or family) only if you explicitly allow it through the app.
Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers (e.g., cloud storage or analytics services) to support app operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose information to comply with legal requirements, such as court orders, or to protect our rights and safety.
No Data Sales: We do not sell your location data or personal information to third parties.

User Rights and Control

You have significant control over your data:

Location Sharing: Enable or disable sharing with specific users at any time through the app settings.
Delete Data: Remove your location history (if applicable) directly in the app.
Access and Correction: Request access to or updates to your personal information by emailing support@alley51.co.
Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential data uses, such as marketing, via app settings or email preferences.
Regional Rights: If you’re in the EU (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you may have additional rights, like data portability or deletion.

Data Retention

Location Data: Kept only as long as necessary to provide the service or as required by law. You can delete it manually at any time.
Personal Information: Retained until you delete your account, unless legal obligations require us to keep it longer.

Data Security

We take strong measures to protect your information:

Encryption: Location data is encrypted during transmission and storage.
Access Controls: Only authorized personnel can access your data under strict guidelines.
Limitations: While we strive to secure your data, no system is immune to all risks.

Children’s Privacy

This app is not designed for users under 13 years old. If we discover a child under 13 has provided data without parental consent, we will delete it. Parents or guardians can contact us at support@alley51.co to address such issues.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the app evolves or legal requirements change. You’ll be notified of significant updates via email or in-app notices. Continued use of the app after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns, please reach out to support@alley51.co.