Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 4, 2026

Know A Spot ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Information We Collect

Account information. When you sign in with Apple, we receive your name (or alias) and email address. You may choose to hide your email using Apple's private relay.

Location data. The app uses your location to reveal map tiles, track walking sessions, and suggest nearby places. Location data is processed on your device and synced to your account so you can access it across devices. We do not sell or share your location data with third parties.

Spots and ratings. Places you save, rate, and bookmark are stored in your account.

Profile information. Your display name and optional profile photo.

Usage analytics. We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as screen views and feature usage. This helps us improve the app. No personally identifiable information is included in analytics.

How We Use Your Information

To provide and improve the app's features
To sync your data across your devices
To enable sharing spots with friends
To suggest nearby places through Daily Discoveries
To understand how features are used and improve the experience

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore and Cloud Storage). Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We follow industry-standard security practices to protect your information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data only:

With your consent (e.g., sharing spots with friends you invite)
With service providers who help operate the app (Firebase/Google Cloud), under strict data processing agreements
If required by law or to protect our legal rights

Your Choices

Location. You can disable location access in iOS Settings at any time. Some features will be limited without location access.
Account deletion. You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at support@knowaspot.app.
Data export. Contact us to request a copy of your data.

Children's Privacy

Know A Spot is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by updating the effective date above.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at support@knowaspot.app.