ShredSpots Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01 Nov 2024

1. Information Collection and Use

A. Personal Information:
- Name and Phone Number: Required for user registration, login, and security.
- Email Address: For users transitioning from email login to phone login, email is retained for account recovery and communication.
- Nickname: Required for user identification within the app and visible to other users.
- Contacts (optional): Accessed with user consent to help connect with friends on ShredSpots.
B. Location Data:
- ShredSpots may collect and cache your device’s location to provide personalized features like nearby skate spots.
- Location Caching: If location services are unavailable, cached location data may be used.
- User Control: You may disable location tracking through device settings, but this may limit some app features.
C. Activity Data:
- Data on user activity within the app is collected to enhance engagement, such as following users, liking spots, and participation in challenges.
- Video content posted by users may include a non-intrusive watermark for community engagement.
D. Device and Usage Data:
- Device information, app version, and logs are collected for performance and error tracking.
- Analytics data is gathered to improve app performance and feature popularity.
E. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
- ShredSpots does not use cookies directly, but third-party services may use cookies to collect data.
- You can manage cookies through your device or browser settings.

To provide core features, including registration, login, and personalized feed updates.
To enhance social engagement, enabling users to connect with others, follow activity, and receive notifications.
To improve the user experience by caching location data and optimizing app performance.
To communicate with users about updates, new features, and support inquiries.
To analyze usage data for optimization and improved app functionality.

Service Providers:
- We may share data with third-party service providers who help operate the app (e.g., Firebase Analytics), but they have restricted access to personal information.
Community Visibility:
- Information you choose to share publicly, like posts, leaderboard rankings, and nickname, may be visible to other users.
Legal Compliance:
- We may disclose your data if required by law, such as to respond to subpoenas or court orders.

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information.
Authentication: Phone-based OTP verification is used for account security.
Data Protection: Personal and location data is securely stored with limited access.
Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission, and access to data is restricted.
Although we make efforts to protect data, no online system is completely secure. We recommend using strong passwords and securing your device.

Access and Update: You can view and update your account information in the app settings.
Permissions Management: Control permissions for contacts, location, and notifications via device settings.
Account Deletion: You can delete your account and associated information by contacting us at support@shredspots.com.
Adjusting or denying certain permissions may limit app functionality but will not prevent overall access to the app.

ShredSpots does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such data, it will be promptly deleted.
Parents or guardians may contact us if they believe we have collected information from a child under 13.

ShredSpots may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect app changes or legal requirements.
All updates will be posted on this page and take effect immediately.
Users will be notified of significant updates that affect how personal data is handled.

If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: