Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PickEasy (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and web platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile picture
• Place Data: Places you like, recommendations, wishlists, and reviews
• Social Information: Friend connections and social interactions
• Contact Information: Contacts you choose to import (with your permission)
• Company Information: Company domain and role (for business features)

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Location Data: Your location when using the app (with your permission)
• Usage Analytics: How you interact with the app, pages visited, features used
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Log Data: IP address, access times, error logs

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Google Services: Profile information when you sign in with Google
• Google Maps: Place information, photos, and details from Google Places API
• Firebase: Authentication and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Show you places and recommendations relevant to your interests
• Connect you with friends and enable social features
• Send you notifications about friend activity and place updates
• Provide customer support and respond to your requests
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our app
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

• Your profile information (name, picture) is visible to your friends
• Places you recommend are visible to your friends
• Your activity may generate notifications to friends

4.2 With Third-Party Services

• Google Services: For maps, places data, and analytics
• Firebase: For app infrastructure and analytics
• Cloud Storage: For storing profile pictures and app data

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may share your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using Firebase Auth
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Industry-standard security practices

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View the personal data we have about you
• Update: Correct or update your information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Control: Manage your privacy settings and preferences
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from notifications and marketing

7. Location Data

We use your location to show you nearby places and improve recommendations. You can:

• Control location permissions in your device settings
• Use the app without location services (with limited functionality)
• View and delete your location history

8. Contact Import

If you choose to import your contacts:

• We only access contacts with your explicit permission
• We use contacts to help you find friends who use PickEasy
• We do not store your contacts permanently
• You can revoke contact access at any time

9. Analytics and Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how our app is used:

• We collect anonymized usage statistics
• We do not sell your data to advertisers
• You can opt out of analytics in your device settings
• We use session cookies for app functionality

10. Children's Privacy

PickEasy is not intended for children under 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.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

12. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our app and updating the “Last updated” date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@pickeasy.app
• Website: https://pickeasy.vercel.app