1. Introduction
Welcome to Moves ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By using Moves, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information:
- Email address
- Username and display name
- Profile photo (optional)
- Date of birth (for age verification)
- Gender (optional, for anonymous venue demographics)
Location Data:
- Precise location when using venue features (with your permission)
- Check-in locations at venues
Usage Data:
- App interactions and feature usage
- Venue ratings and reviews
- Device information and crash logs
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the Moves service
- Show you nearby venues and personalized recommendations
- Display anonymized crowd data at venues
- Enable social features like friend connections
- Send important notifications about your account
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the app
- Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:
- Anonymized Data: Aggregated, de-identified data may be used for venue analytics
- Service Providers: We use trusted third parties like Firebase (Google) for authentication and data storage
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
5. Location Privacy
Location data is central to the Moves experience. Here's how we protect it:
- You control when location access is enabled
- Check-ins are only recorded when you explicitly check in
- Crowd demographics are anonymized and cannot identify individuals
- You can delete your check-in history at any time
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication through Firebase
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited employee access to personal data
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Disable optional data collection features
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@moves-app.com.
8. Age Requirement
Moves is intended for users who are 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from users under 21. If we discover that a user is under 21, we will delete their account and associated data.
9. Third-Party Services
Moves uses the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Firebase (Google) - Authentication and database
- Google Places API - Venue information
- Apple Sign-In - Authentication
- Google Sign-In - Authentication
10. 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 Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@moves-app.com