Effective Date: 8/25/2025
YorePath (“the App,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application and related services.
1. Information We Collect
When you use YorePath, we may collect the following information:
- Account Information: If you sign in with Firebase Authentication, we collect your email address or sign-in identifier to create and manage your account.
- Location Data: With your permission, we access your device’s location to show nearby historical places and generate relevant content. Location data is only used while the app is running.
- App Usage Data: We may collect anonymized information such as device type, app version, and crash logs (via Firebase) to improve app performance.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:
- To provide core app functionality (e.g., showing places near you, saving your preferences).
- To maintain and improve the App (e.g., fix bugs, improve user experience).
- To authenticate users and protect against fraud or abuse.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share limited data only in these cases:
- Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (e.g., Firebase, Google Places API, Map APIs) to provide the App. These services may process data on our behalf.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal obligations.
4. Data Retention
We retain account and app usage data for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us (see Section 7).
5. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. Children’s Privacy
YorePath is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for removal.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Disable location permissions in your device settings (though some features will not work).
- Request deletion of your account and data by contacting us.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post updates on this page and update the “Effective Date” above.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
YorePath
Email: contact@yorepath.com
Website: https://yorepath.com