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VibeSense – Privacy Policy

Last updated: 06 December 2025

VibeSense (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is a mobile application that helps users discover places and understand how busy they are in real time.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our app.

By using VibeSense, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary for the app to function and to improve the experience.

1.1. Information you provide

Account information (optional) – If the app allows you to create an account or profile, we may collect information such as name, email address, and profile details you choose to share.

1.2. Information collected automatically

Location data (if you grant permission)
We may collect your approximate or precise location to:
- Show nearby venues and events
- Estimate how busy certain areas or venues are
You can disable location permissions in your device settings, but some app features may not work properly without it.
Usage data and logs
We may collect basic information about how you interact with the app, such as:
- Screens you visit
- Features you use
- Crash reports and performance data

This information is used to maintain and improve the app.

1.3. No sensitive data by default

We do not intentionally collect sensitive information such as financial information, government IDs, health information, or biometric identifiers.

If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and the Google Play Data Safety form accordingly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide core features of the app (e.g. map, venue discovery, live busyness estimations)
Improve app stability, performance, and user experience
Detect and fix errors and technical issues
Communicate important updates, if you have shared contact information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers
We may use third-party services (e.g. hosting, analytics, crash reporting) that process data on our behalf and under our instructions.
Legal requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to respond to valid legal requests.

We do not share personal data with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.

If we add or change third-party services in a way that affects your data, we will update this policy and our Data Safety declaration.

4. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide and improve the app
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Where possible, we anonymize or aggregate data so it can no longer be linked to you.

5. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

Encrypting data in transit where possible (e.g. HTTPS)
Limiting access to production systems to authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You use the app at your own risk.

6. Children’s Privacy

VibeSense is intended for users aged 18 and older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

7. Your Choices

Location access – You can enable or disable location permissions through your device settings.
Account or data deletion – If the app supports accounts or stores personal information linked to you, you may request deletion by contacting us.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

Email: mario.cardoso.dev@gmail.com
(Please include “VibeSense – Privacy” in the subject line.)

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.