Fliqa Spot Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the Fliqa Spot Android application (package: com.fliqaindia.fliqaspots), the web application, and associated cloud services provided by FliqaIndia Private Limited ("FliqaIndia", "we", "us", or "our").

We believe in total transparency. Fliqa Spot is engineered as a photography discovery and planning utility. We do not sell personal data, do not profile users for third-party advertising networks, and collect only the data necessary to deliver location discovery, shoot planning, and account functionality.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use Fliqa Spot, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Account & Authentication Information: When you register an account or sign in with Google Sign-In, we collect your name, email address, profile picture URL, and a unique Firebase Authentication identifier (`uid`).
• User-Generated Content & Saved Data: Photography locations you bookmark, custom collections you create, multi-location shoot itineraries, location scouting checklists, moodboard selections, and notes you save inside the application.
• Subscription & Entitlement Records: When you subscribe to Fliqa Spot Pro via Google Play In-App Billing, Google processes your payment details. We receive only transaction tokens, order identifiers, and entitlement statuses (Active, Canceled, Grace Period) to unlock Pro features. We never see or store your credit card or bank details.
• Device & Diagnostic Data: Technical device model, Android OS version, app release build number (e.g. v0.1.0), and anonymized crash logs to ensure app stability.

3. Location Data & Permissions

When granted permission via expo-location, your device coordinates (latitude and longitude) are used on-device to:

• Calculate distances to nearby photography locations.
• Sort locations by proximity to your current viewpoint.
• Display interactive map markers centered around your region.

Location data is used dynamically to query the catalog and is not stored as a historical tracking log on our servers. You may revoke location permissions at any time through your Android system settings.

4. How We Use Information

We process collected data exclusively for the following legitimate purposes:

• Delivering photography location catalogs, geographic details, and lighting recommendations.
• Syncing your saved spots, collections, and shoot plans across your devices.
• Enabling Pro membership features (scouting checklists, multi-stop planning, luxury PDF builder).
• Authenticating user sessions and safeguarding account security.
• Fulfilling account deletion and data export requests.
• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries sent to support@fliqaindia.com.

5. Service Providers & Cloud Infrastructure

We rely on trusted enterprise infrastructure partners to host and operate the service:

6. Data Sharing & Zero-Sale Commitment

We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal data. We do not share your private collections, shoot plans, or contact information with data brokers or advertiser syndicates.

Information is only shared under the following limited circumstances: (a) with your explicit consent; (b) when necessary to comply with valid legal processes or court orders; or (c) to protect the rights, property, and security of FliqaIndia, our users, or the public.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption in transit via HTTPS / TLS 1.3.
• Granular Firebase Firestore security rules ensuring only authenticated users can read or edit their own private collections, shoot plans, and checklists.
• Cryptographic verification of purchase tokens via Google Play Developer API.
• Principle of least privilege restricting database access to authorized server environments.

Please note that while we employ rigorous security practices, no method of transmission over the internet is completely infallible.

8. Data Retention Schedule

We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active. When you delete your account:

• Your profile, saved spots, collections, shoot plans, checklists, and moodboards are soft-deleted immediately from client queries and permanently expunged within 30 days.
• Anonymized or aggregated technical records (such as system error logs without user identifiers) may be kept for ongoing debugging and performance analysis.
• Tax and statutory billing records required under Indian financial legislation are retained strictly in accordance with legal mandates.

9. User Rights & Data Choices

Regardless of where you reside, you have full control over your data:

• Right of Access: You can view all saved spots, collections, and shoot plans inside your account.
• Right to Rectify: You can update your profile name or edit your saved plans at any time.
• Right to Delete: You can request complete deletion of your account and data without penalty.
• Permissions Management: You can enable or disable location permissions in your device settings.

10. Account & Data Deletion

In compliance with Google Play Developer Policies and global privacy standards, Fliqa Spot provides both in-app and standalone web-based deletion workflows:

In-App Deletion: Navigate to Profile → Settings → Delete Account within the Fliqa Spot Android application.

11. Children's Privacy

Fliqa Spot is intended for photography enthusiasts, filmmakers, and adult creative professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at support@fliqaindia.com so we can remove the information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy to reflect app enhancements or regulatory changes. When updates occur, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this document. Significant updates will be accompanied by an in-app notice or email advisory.