Effective Date: March 29, 2025
Introduction
IslandDevs ("we", "us", or "our") operates Phonar ("the app"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application. By accessing or using the app, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
Information We Collect
We collect and handle the following types of information:
1. Essential Information
- Phone number: Required for account authentication and connecting with contacts
- Location: Required for core app functionality to enable location sharing with your contacts
2. Technical Information
- Authentication tokens: To keep you securely signed in
- Crash reports: To improve app stability and fix issues
- Performance data: To ensure the app runs smoothly
Data Protection:
- Security: All data is encrypted during transmission and storage
- Control: You can pause location sharing at any time
- Privacy: Your data is only shared with contacts you explicitly choose
- Deletion: You can delete your account and data at any time
How We Use Your Information
We may use the collected information for:
- Providing and maintaining the app;
- Enhancing user experience;
- Analyzing usage trends and preferences;
- Communicating with you regarding updates, security alerts, or support;
- Complying with legal obligations.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with operations (such as hosting, data analysis, payment processing, etc.) under strict confidentiality agreements;
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property;
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data including the right to access, correct, or delete your information, and the right to restrict or object to certain processing of your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe that a child's data has been inadvertently collected, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the Effective Date. Your continued use of the app after this means you accept those changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]