Pinpoint Privacy Policy

Welcome to Pinpoint! This Privacy Policy explains how Pinpoint ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Pinpoint is a trip-tracking app designed to record your trips, stationary activity, and travel patterns seamlessly in the background. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.

We designed Pinpoint with privacy in mind: your location data is processed and stored locally on your device, and we do not collect or transmit personal data to remote servers unless you explicitly choose to share a route. We do not track you for advertising or any other purposes beyond the App's core functionality and anonymized analytics.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary for the App to function:

• Location Data: With your permission, the App accesses your device's location services to detect and record trips, stationary activity, routes, distances, durations, and speeds. This information is used to generate interactive maps and statistics.
• Device Information: We may access basic device details, such as your device model and operating system version, solely to ensure compatibility and optimize performance. This is handled locally and not transmitted.
• Behavioral Analytics: We collect anonymized data about how you interact with the App, such as feature usage, session duration, and error logs, using third-party analytics tools. No personal identifiers, location data, or sensitive information is included in these analytics.
• Authentication Information: If you choose to authenticate with Apple or Google services, we collect your name and email address from the authentication provider. This information is used solely for creating and managing a local profile on your device.
• No Other Personal Identifiers: We do not collect your phone number or any other personally identifiable information unless you provide it voluntarily (e.g., for support inquiries).

We request "Always Allow" location permissions to enable background tracking. You can manage these permissions at any time through your device settings. Without location access, the App's core features will not work.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively to provide and improve the App's features:

• To detect, record, and display your trips, routes, and statistics
• To generate interactive maps and detailed insights about your travel patterns
• To enable battery-efficient background operation
• To analyze anonymized behavioral data for app improvements
• To personalize your experience if you've authenticated with your name and email

All processing occurs locally on your device, except for anonymized analytics which may be transmitted to our secure servers or third-party analytics providers. We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or sharing with third parties without your explicit consent.

3. Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: All your trip, location, and authentication data is stored securely on your device using industry-standard encryption. We do not back up or sync data to the cloud.
• Device-Specific: Your data is tied to your device. If you switch devices, uninstall the App, or reset your device, your data will not transfer and may be lost. We recommend backing up your device regularly.
• Analytics Storage: Anonymized behavioral data is stored on secure servers with encryption and access controls.
• Security Measures: We employ strong encryption protocols to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, so we encourage you to keep your device updated and protected.

If you delete the App, all locally stored data will be removed from your device.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in these limited circumstances:

• Public Route Sharing: When you choose to share a route, only anonymized route data (map line, distance, duration) is uploaded to create a shareable link. This link displays a static page with the route visualization but no personal identifiers or timestamps.
• Analytics Providers: Anonymized behavioral data is processed using third-party analytics providers, which are bound by strict data protection agreements.
• Encrypted Transmission: Any data transmitted is encrypted in transit using secure protocols.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Access and Control: Since data is stored locally, you can view or delete your trips and profile information directly in the App.
• Permissions: Manage location permissions in your device settings. Revoking permissions will stop data collection.
• Data Deletion: Uninstalling the App deletes all local data.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. Since we process data locally and minimally, most requests can be handled via the App. Contact us for assistance with any privacy-related requests.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as we add new features or as regulations change. We will notify you of material changes via in-App notices. Continued use after changes implies acceptance of the updated policy.

7. Contact Us

For questions, feedback, or privacy concerns, reach out at support@pinpointapp.me.

Thank you for using Pinpoint! We value your trust and privacy.