The Spot App is a wellbeing and safety support app. It helps users access safety resources, service information, guided answers, personal journaling, period tracking, bookmarks, reminders, and profile tools. This Privacy Policy explains what information the app may collect, why it is used, and how users can control their information.
Important: The Spot App is not an emergency service, medical provider, legal provider, or diagnostic tool. If a user is in immediate danger or needs urgent help, they should contact local emergency services or a trusted support organisation.
Information We Collect
The information collected depends on which features a user chooses to use.
- Account information: Email address and authentication information when a user signs in or creates an account.
- Profile information: Display name, profile preferences, and optional profile photo.
- Journal information: Private journal entries, mood, symptoms, notes, and optional image attachments added by the user.
- Period tracking information: Cycle dates, symptoms, flow, mood, energy, and related wellbeing notes entered by the user.
- Location information: Optional approximate or device location when the user chooses to find nearby services or resources.
- Bookmarks and preferences: Saved resources, selected settings, reminders, and app preferences.
- Device and app information: Basic technical information used for app functionality, reliability, security, and troubleshooting.
How We Use Information
- To create and manage user accounts.
- To provide app features such as journaling, period tracking, bookmarks, profile settings, reminders, and saved preferences.
- To show relevant safety resources, wellbeing information, and local support services.
- To allow users to attach images they choose, such as a profile photo or journal attachment.
- To improve app reliability, security, and user experience.
- To respond to support, privacy, or data deletion requests.
Optional Permissions
The app may ask for optional permissions only when a user chooses a feature that needs them.
- Photos: Used only when a user chooses an image for their profile or journal entry.
- Location: Used only when a user chooses to find nearby services or resources.
- Notifications: Used for reminders or wellbeing prompts if the user allows them.
Users can deny or remove permissions in their device settings. Some optional features may not work without the relevant permission.
Data Storage and Service Providers
The Spot App may use Firebase and Google services for authentication, database storage, file storage, app functionality, security, and reliability. These services process data only as needed to operate the app and provide its features.
Data Sharing
We do not sell users' personal information. We do not share personal information for advertising. Data may be processed by trusted service providers such as Firebase and Google services to operate, secure, and maintain the app.
Health and Wellbeing Information
The Spot App may allow users to enter wellbeing, journal, mood, symptom, and period tracking information. This information is used to provide personal tracking and app functionality. The app does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.
Children and Age Audience
The Spot App is intended for users aged 13 and older. The app is not directed to children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Data Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect user data. Data transmitted by the app is encrypted in transit where supported. No system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, but we work to protect user information responsibly.
User Choices and Data Deletion
Users can choose not to provide optional information such as photos, journal entries, period tracking details, bookmarks, reminders, or location access. Users may request deletion of their account or data by contacting us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or data deletion requests, contact us at: sistasistah210@gmail.com