Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

Introduction

Pocket Places ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
• Authentication Data: If you sign in with Apple or Google, we receive your name and email from those services

Location Data

• Precise Location: We collect your precise location to show nearby saved places and provide proximity notifications
• Background Location: With your permission, we access your location in the background to notify you when you're near saved places you want to visit

User Content

• Saved Places: Places you save, including names, locations, and notes
• Collections: Lists and itineraries you create
• Photos: Images you associate with saved places (if applicable)

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Features you use, interactions with the app
• Log Data: Error logs and crash reports

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the app functionality
• Show you places you've saved on a map
• Send proximity notifications when you're near saved places
• Sync your data across devices
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Data Storage and Security

• Your data is stored securely on Supabase servers
• We use industry-standard encryption for data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Your password is hashed and never stored in plain text
• We implement Row Level Security to ensure you can only access your own data

Data Retention

• We retain your data as long as your account is active
• You can delete your account and all associated data at any time
• Upon account deletion, your data is permanently removed within 30 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Opt-out: Disable background location or notifications in device settings

How to Delete Your Data

By email: Contact us at hello@pocketplaces.app to request data deletion.

Children's Privacy

Pocket Places is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Pocket Places, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending an in-app notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@pocketplaces.app.