Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2024

Introduction

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

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Email Address: Collected when you log in using Google or Apple ID
• Name: Collected for your user profile
• Profile Picture: Optional, collected if you upload an avatar
• Phone Number: Optional, collected if you provide it

Location Information

Location Data: Collected when you enable location services to find nearby activities

Location data is used to:

• Show activities near you
• Help you find sports partners in your area
• Improve activity recommendations

Activity Data

• Activities you create
• Activities you join or register for
• Your participation history
• Ratings and reviews you provide

Usage Information

• App usage patterns
• Features you interact with
• Device information (device type, OS version)
• IP address

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing Services: To enable you to find and join sports activities
• Matching: To connect you with relevant activities and sports partners
• Communication: To send you notifications about activities (with your permission)
• Improvement: To improve our app and user experience
• Safety: To maintain a safe and trusted community through our credit scoring system

Data Storage and Third-Party Services

Data Storage

Your data is stored on the Glide platform, which provides the backend infrastructure for our app.

Third-Party Services

• Glide: Our app platform provider (privacy policy)
• Google: For Google account login (privacy policy)
• Apple: For Apple ID login (privacy policy)

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information:

• With other users (as part of activity participation)
• With service providers (Glide, hosting services)
• When required by law or to protect rights
• In case of business transfer (merger, acquisition)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Disable location services or notifications
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at: nbdy2324@gmail.com

Location Services

Location services are optional. You can:

• Enable location to find nearby activities
• Disable location in your device settings
• The app will still work without location, but nearby activity features will be limited

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure data transmission (HTTPS)
• Access controls
• Regular security reviews

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our app, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will:

• Notify you of significant changes
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Post the updated policy in the app

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under GDPR:

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

Quick Reference:
What we collect: Email, name, location (optional), activity data
Why we collect it: To provide app functionality and connect you with sports activities
Who we share with: Other users (for activities), service providers (Glide, Google, Apple)
Your rights: Access, correct, delete your data, opt-out of location services
Contact: nbdy2324@gmail.com