Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27 January 2026

Street Buddy (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates the Street Buddy mobile application (“App”) and website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect user information when you use our services.

By using Street Buddy, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

When users create an account or interact with the App, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Login credentials (securely stored)
• Contact details provided by the user

b) Location Information

Street Buddy collects approximate and/or precise location data to:

• Show nearby places and services
• Provide location-based recommendations
• Improve city discovery accuracy

Location data is collected only with user permission and can be disabled at any time via device settings.

c) Usage & Analytics Data

We may collect:

• App interactions
• Pages viewed
• Feature usage
• Search activity
• Crash logs and performance data

d) Device Information

• Device type
• Operating system
• App version
• Non-personal device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Provide personalized place recommendations
• Improve app performance and reliability
• Analyze usage trends and enhance user experience
• Display relevant advertisements
• Communicate with users for support and updates
• Ensure safety, security, and fraud prevention

3. Advertising

Street Buddy may display advertisements using third-party advertising services such as:

• Google AdMob or similar ad networks

These services may use device identifiers and usage data to show relevant ads.
Users can manage ad preferences through their device settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for app functionality, analytics, and ads, including but not limited to:

• Google Maps APIs
• Google Places API
• Firebase Analytics
• Firebase Crashlytics
• Google AdMob
• Supabase (backend and database services)

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell personal user data.

Data may be shared only:

• With trusted service providers for app operations
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of users and the platform

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, including:

• Secure servers
• Authentication and access controls
• Industry-standard data protection practices

However, no digital system is completely secure.

7. User Rights & Controls

Users can:

• Access or update their account information
• Request data deletion
• Withdraw location permissions at any time
• Control advertising preferences via device settings
• Contact us regarding privacy concerns

8. Children’s Privacy

Street Buddy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If such data is identified, it will be deleted immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 Email:contact@thestreetbuddy.com
🌐 Website: https://thestreetbuddy.com