Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

Welcome to footeek. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our application. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

1. Information We Collect

Based on the features of the footeek app, we may collect and request access to the following types of information:

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect precise geolocation data to provide map-based features and personalized experiences (using location services and maps).
• Images and Photos: If you choose to upload photos or use our camera features, we will access your device's camera and photo library.
• Authentication Data: We utilize local biometric authentication (like FaceID or TouchID) to secure your account and app usage. Biometric data is stored securely on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
• Device and Usage Information: We use third-party services (such as Firebase) to collect crash reports, device identifiers, and usage metrics to improve app stability and performance.
• Push Notifications: If enabled, we may collect push notification tokens to send you important updates, alerts, and promotional content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

• Providing, maintaining, and improving our services.
• Enabling map functionalities and location-based services.
• Securing your account through local biometric authentication.
• Sending you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages.
• Analyzing usage trends to enhance the user experience.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., Firebase, mapping services) who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. We rely on your device's built-in security mechanisms (like Local Auth) to safeguard sensitive access.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your data. You can:

• Enable or disable location services through your device settings.
• Revoke access to your camera and photo library in your device settings.
• Disable biometric authentication within the app settings.
• Opt-out of push notifications via your device settings.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us.