Privacy
Policy

1. Introduction

Spot ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Spot application. By using Spot, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: phone number, name, date of birth, photos, bio, gender identity, and relationship preferences
• Approximate location: fuzzed GPS coordinates (~30ft precision) for showing nearby users — your exact location is never stored or shared with other users
• Precise location: used only for emergency features (trusted contact alerts, 911 pre-fill) and never stored on our servers
• Usage data: app interactions, wave and connection activity, and feature usage
• Device information: device type, OS version, and push notification tokens

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

Spot does not collect or store the following:

• Your exact GPS coordinates for any purpose other than emergency features
• Your employer, workplace, or professional affiliations
• Your browsing history outside the App
• Payment information (Spot is currently free)
• Any data from your contacts, messages, or other apps

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Show you approximate distances to nearby users who are also using the App
• Enable the wave and connection features
• Send push notifications about waves, connections, and App activity
• Provide emergency safety features when you choose to use them
• Improve and maintain the App
• Enforce our Terms and keep the community safe

5. Location Data

Your privacy is the foundation of Spot's location model. Your device's GPS is used to calculate proximity to other users, but we store only fuzzed approximate coordinates — never your exact location. Other users see only a general distance (e.g., "~30 ft").

6. Trusted Contact and Emergency Features

If you choose to use Spot's emergency features, your trusted contact information (name and phone number) is stored locally on your device only — it is never uploaded to our servers. When you trigger an emergency alert, your precise GPS location is transmitted via your device's native SMS function directly to your trusted contact or emergency services. Spot does not retain, log, or have access to this transmission.

7. Visibility Timer and Location Data

When you use the optional visibility timer, your approximate location continues to be shared with nearby users for the duration you select. We do not store precise location data at any point during this process. You are solely responsible for managing your visibility timer settings. Spot provides automatic notifications as a courtesy, but cannot guarantee their delivery. Your visibility status and timer settings are not logged or retained by Spot beyond what is necessary to operate the feature in real time.

14. Workplace Privacy

Spot does not collect, store, or process information about your employer, workplace, professional title, or organizational affiliations. We have no mechanism to identify whether two users share a workplace. Users are solely responsible for their own discretion regarding use of the App in professional settings.

14. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

• Service providers who help us operate the App (e.g., database hosting, push notifications) — under strict data protection agreements
• Law enforcement when required by law or to protect safety
• Successors in the event of a merger or acquisition — you will be notified

14. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, your profile, photos, and personal information are permanently deleted within 30 days. Some anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics purposes.

14. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Opt out of non-essential communications
• Request a copy of your data

14. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest. Access to user data is strictly limited. However, no system is completely secure — please report any suspected security issues to support@spotdating.app.

14. Children's Privacy

Spot is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware that a minor has created an account, we will immediately terminate it and delete all associated data.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the App or by email. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.