Privacy Policy Of GlobeSnap

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our GlobeSnap App, which includes features like live location sharing, GPS navigation, street view, nearby places, globe map, web cams, live earth, and AI-powered trip planning. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our App, we may collect the following types of information:

Location Data

To provide real-time navigation, nearby places, live location sharing, and other location-based services, we collect and process your device's GPS location.

Device Information

We collect information about your device, including the model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers. This helps us optimize the App for your device.

Usage Data

We collect data on how you interact with the App, including the features you use, session duration, and usage patterns. This allows us to improve the user experience and app performance.

Street View Data

When you use the Street View feature, we may collect and temporarily store the images and data related to the street views you explore.

2. Live Location Sharing Feature

The live location sharing feature allows you to share your real-time location with others. Here's how it works:

  • Location Data: Your location is shared in real-time with those you choose to share it with. You can stop sharing your location at any time via the app’s settings.

  • Consent: You control when and with whom you share your location.

  • Privacy Control: We do not track or store the details of your shared location after you stop sharing it, unless specified otherwise for the purpose of specific features.

3. GPS Navigation & Nearby Places

Our GPS navigation feature provides turn-by-turn directions and helps you find nearby places such as restaurants, gas stations, and hotels. Here's how it works:

  • Location Data: We use your real-time GPS location to provide accurate directions and location-based recommendations.

  • Nearby Places Data: We use third-party data providers to gather information about nearby businesses and points of interest.

4. Globe Map & Live Earth

The globe map feature allows you to view Earth from different perspectives, including live, real-time imagery. Here's how it works:

  • Location Data: We collect and process your location to provide localized map views, including the ability to zoom in and view specific regions.

  • Web Cam Data: For live earth views, we may provide access to live web cams from various locations. The data shown is publicly available or sourced through third-party services.

5. AI Trip Planner

Our AI trip planner analyzes your travel preferences to suggest personalized itineraries and routes. Here's how it works:

  • Travel Data: We collect data about your destinations, travel dates, preferences, and past trips to offer personalized suggestions.

  • Third-Party Data: We may use data from travel providers, weather services, and points of interest databases to enhance your trip planning experience.

  • User Input: Any additional trip details you provide, such as specific interests (e.g., hiking, sightseeing), are used solely for planning purposes.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide real-time navigation, live location sharing, and personalized trip planning.

  • To offer localized recommendations for nearby places based on your location.

  • To enhance your experience with features like street view, live earth, and web cams.

  • To improve the App’s functionality, usability, and overall user experience.

  • To analyze usage patterns to improve our services and features.

  • To send you notifications related to your trips, navigation updates, and relevant location-based alerts (if you opt-in).

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help operate the App (e.g., navigation services, weather providers).

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal processes, or to protect our legal rights.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. If you wish to delete your data, you can request this through the App's settings.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request to view the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can update or correct any inaccurate information.

  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.

  • Opt-Out: You can opt out of certain data collection or notifications at any time via the App's settings.

10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as navigation providers or web cam services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party sites.

We use third-party services that may collect data to help identify you. Their privacy policies can be found here:

12. Children’s Privacy

Our App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the policy page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

App Name: GlobeSnap App
Contact Information: infinitytechhubco@gmail.com