Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Khoroga. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our service:

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Email address, display name, and profile picture (if you create an account)
• User Content: Ratings, reviews, and comments you submit about places
• Favorites: Places you save to your favorites list

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device's location to show nearby places and enable location-based features
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, places viewed, and features used

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Khoroga service
• Show you nearby places and personalized recommendations
• Display your ratings and reviews to other users
• Sync your favorites and data across devices (if logged in)
• Improve our app and develop new features
• Send important app updates and notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase, a Google Cloud service. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
• Firebase provides enterprise-grade security
• Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and cloud storage
• Google Maps: Map display and location services
• Google AdMob: Displaying advertisements in the app
• Google Analytics: App usage analytics

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Your ratings, reviews, and display name are visible to other users
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our app
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Disable location services or notifications in your device settings

8. Location Data

Location data is used only to:

• Show you places near your current location
• Provide navigation to places
• Improve location-based recommendations

You can disable location access at any time through your device settings. The app will continue to work with limited functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

Khoroga is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. 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. Your continued use of Khoroga after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://khoroga.app