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Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 3, 2025
Introduction
Drop City ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.
Information We Collect
Location Data
Drop City requires access to your device's location to function. We collect precise GPS coordinates when you create drops and when you discover drops nearby. Location data is essential to our core service of anchoring AR content to real-world positions.
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your Apple ID (via Sign in with Apple) and any profile information you choose to provide, such as a username and bio.
User Content
We store the content you create, including photos, text, and drawings, along with associated metadata like creation time and location coordinates.
Usage Data
We collect anonymized analytics about how you use the app to improve our service. This includes features used, session duration, and crash reports.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To anchor AR content to GPS coordinates
- To notify you when drops are nearby
- To enable social features like following and discovery
- To improve and optimize the app experience
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in limited circumstances:
- With other users: Your public drops and profile are visible to other users as part of the app's social features.
- Service providers: We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and push notifications. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active. Drops may expire based on settings you choose (24 hours or permanent). You can delete your account and associated data at any time through the app settings.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent for data processing
Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Drop City is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at privacy@dropcity.io.