Welcome to PingNear. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
To provide our services effectively, we may collect the following types of information:
Location Data: We collect precise (Fine) and approximate (Coarse) location data to enable proximity-based features. This includes background location tracking to ensure alerts and features work even when the app is minimized or closed.
Authentication Data: When you sign in using Google Sign-In or Firebase Authentication, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture URL.
Device Information: We may collect data about your mobile device, including hardware model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
Media Files: With your permission, we may access your camera and photo gallery to allow you to upload or set profile pictures.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various purposes:
To provide and maintain our Service.
To notify you about changes to our Service or proximity-based alerts.
To provide customer support and improve app functionality.
To monitor the usage of the Service and detect technical issues.
4. Third-Party Services
PingNear utilizes third-party providers to enhance your experience:
Google Maps: Used for displaying map data and calculating proximity.
Firebase (Analytics & Messaging): Used for crash reporting, usage analytics, and sending push notifications.
Google Sign-In: Used for secure and convenient user authentication.
These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption and security measures (such as Firebase Security Rules and Flutter Secure Storage) to protect your data. However, remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access, update, or delete the information we have on you.
Withdraw consent for location tracking at any time through your device settings.
Requests for data deletion can be sent to our support email.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: