Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PubScout. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use PubScout:

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, full name, and profile picture (optional).
Location Data: To provide location-based services (such as tracking pubs you visit), we may collect and store your location information with your consent.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the app, including visited pubs and preferences.
Device Data: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, device model, and operating system.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services.
To allow you to track and manage visited pubs.
To personalize your user experience.
To maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity.
To comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: We use Firebase to store and manage data securely.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose data to authorities.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is securely stored on Google Firebase, and we implement industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your account information.
Withdraw consent for location tracking at any time.
Request deletion of your account and associated data.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via the app.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: www.pubscout.uk
Website: ben@pubscout.uk