PRIVACY STATEMENT

Last Updated: [9/22/2023]

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Always Local App! Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our social media app.

2. Information We Collect

a. Registration Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password.

b. Profile Information: You have the option to provide additional information such as a profile picture, location, and other details to customize your profile.

c. Content You Share: We collect the content you post, including text, photos, videos, and other media.

d. Usage Data: We collect information about how you use the app, including the pages you visit, the features you use, and the interactions you have with other users.

e. Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access the app, including device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

f. Location Information: If you enable location services, we may collect your precise or approximate location data to provide location-based features.

3. How We Use Your Information

a. Personalization: We use your information to personalize your experience on the app, including suggesting content, friends, and events based on your preferences.

b. Communication: We may use your email address to send you account-related notifications and updates.

c. Improvement: We analyze user data to improve our app’s functionality, content, and user experience.

4. Sharing Your Information

a. With Other Users: Some of your information, such as your username and profile picture, will be visible to other users of the app as part of your public profile.

b. With Third Parties: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers for purposes such as analytics, advertising, and customer support.

c. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, legal processes, or government requests.

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

6. Your Choices

a. Account Settings: You can manage your account settings and privacy preferences within the app.

b. Location: You can control whether the app accesses your location data through your device settings.

c. Opt-Out: You can opt-out of promotional emails by following the instructions in the email.

7. Children’s Privacy

Always Local is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to this Privacy Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. The updated version will be posted on the app, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of the changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact us at

[email protected]