Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sifter. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you use our app and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of data:

• Account Information: Phone number for authentication
• Location Data: Precise location for geofencing features
• Chat Content: Messages and media shared in chat rooms
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: How you interact with our app and features

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain our chat services
• Enable geofencing and location-based features
• Ensure content moderation and safety
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Send important notifications about our service

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

• End-to-end encryption for messages
• Secure data storage and transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication

5. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services. Chat messages are not permanently stored and are deleted when you leave a chat room. Your account data is retained until you delete your account.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Data portability

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase for authentication and data storage
• Google Maps for location services
• Analytics services for app improvement

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@sifter.cc