1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to improve your experience:
A. Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: If you log in with Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture (if shared).
- Preferences and Bookmarks: News and events you save/bookmark in the app.
B. Information We Collect Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and app usage data.
- Location Information: Approximate geographic location based on your device settings (if enabled).
- App Analytics: Usage statistics, app performance data, and interaction details to improve features. Tools used: Clarity (for session analytics) and Google Analytics.
C. Information From Third Parties
- We may collect data from third-party services like Google if you log in using their credentials.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To Provide and Improve the App: Customize content, analyze trends, and optimize user experience.
- To Communicate With You: Send notifications about updates or breaking news (if you enable push notifications).
- To Monitor App Performance: Analyze user behaviour using tools like Clarity and Google Analytics.
- To Comply With Legal Requirements: Fulfill regulatory obligations or enforce our terms of service.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following ways:
A. Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party providers like Google Analytics and Clarity to analyze app performance and improve functionality. These providers may have access to non-personal, aggregated data.
B. Legal Compliance
We may share information if law requires or to protect our legal rights.
C. Aggregated Data
We may share aggregated, anonymised usage statistics with advertisers or partners. This data does not identify you personally.
4. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
A. Under GDPR (For European Union Users):
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the data we have collected.
- Correct Your Data: Ask us to update inaccurate information.
- Delete Your Data: Request deletion of your data at any time.
- Data Portability: Download your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise your rights, email us at support@thegeoview.com
B. Under CCPA (For California Users):
- Right to Know: Learn what data we collect and how it’s used.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Opt-Out: While we do not sell personal data, you can opt out of certain data-sharing activities.
To exercise your CCPA rights, email us at support@thegeoview.com.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information as long as necessary to provide the services or as required by law. If you request deletion of your data, we will delete it unless legal obligations prevent us from doing so.
6. Security Measures
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure.
7. Use of Clarity and Google Analytics
Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to analyze user sessions, interactions, and app usage patterns. Clarity may collect anonymized data such as:
- Clicks and scrolls within the app.
- Device type and screen resolution.
Clarity does not collect personal identifiers like your name or email.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track app performance, user behavior, and engagement metrics. Data collected may include:
- Pages viewed within the app.
- Session duration and navigation patterns.
- Demographic and device information (e.g., language, location).
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies or similar tracking technologies (via Clarity and Google Analytics) to:
- Improve app performance.
- Deliver relevant content.
- Analyze user behavior.
You can disable cookies or tracking by adjusting your device settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our app may contain links to external websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party platforms. Please review their policies before providing any information.
10. Children’s Privacy
Geoview is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us at support@thegeoview.com.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via the app or email. The most current version will always be available on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out to us:
Geoview Team
Email: support@thegeoview.com