1. Introduction
Welcome to Compass ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By using our Compass location tracking application, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Important: Compass is designed with privacy-first principles. You have complete control over when and with whom you share your location.
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: Name, email address, and optional phone number when you create an account
- Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile
- Communications: Information you provide when you contact our support team
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Location Data: Precise GPS location only when you explicitly enable location sharing
- Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: Features used, sharing frequency, app interaction patterns
- Log Data: IP address, access times, app crashes, system activity
2.3 Location Information
Your Control: Location data is ONLY collected when you actively choose to share your location.
You can start or stop sharing at any time with a single tap.
We collect the following location-related information:
- Latitude and longitude coordinates
- Timestamp of location update
- Accuracy and altitude information
- Speed and heading (when available)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Provide Services: Enable real-time location sharing with your authorized contacts
- Improve Features: Enhance app functionality and user experience
- Communications: Send important updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Safety: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4.1 When We Share Information
- With Your Consent: Location data is shared only with contacts you explicitly authorize
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our services (e.g., cloud hosting)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of Rights: To protect the safety, rights, or property of Compass, our users, or the public
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- End-to-end encryption for data transmission
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Encrypted data storage
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to certain uses of your information
- Restriction: Request limited processing of your data
6.2 Location Sharing Controls
- Start or stop sharing your location at any time
- Choose specific contacts to share with
- Set custom refresh intervals
- View and manage sharing history
6.3 Communication Preferences
You can opt-out of non-essential communications through your account settings or by contacting us directly.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
- Active Account Data: Maintained while your account is active
- Location History: 7 days for free accounts, 90 days for premium accounts
- Deleted Accounts: Personal data removed within 30 days of account deletion
- Legal Retention: Some data may be retained longer if required by law
8. Children's Privacy
Compass is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
For users aged 13-18, we recommend parental consent and supervision when using location sharing features.
9. 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. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an in-app notification for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your privacy and giving you control over your personal information.
Thank you for trusting Compass with your location data.