Privacy Policy for StreetJams

1. Introduction

StreetJams ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the StreetJams mobile application.

2. Data We Collect

a. Account Information

• Email address
• Username / display name
• User ID

b. User-Generated Content

• Item listings
• Descriptions
• Photos
• Reports and feedback

c. Location Data

• Approximate or precise location (if enabled)

d. Device & Usage Data

• Device type
• App interactions
• Log data (for debugging and performance)

e. Notifications Data

• Push notification tokens (to deliver notifications)

3. How We Use Your Data

• Provide core app functionality (e.g. showing nearby items)
• Manage your account
• Display and moderate user-generated content
• Send notifications (if enabled)
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Detect and prevent misuse or abuse

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

• Consent – for location data and notifications
• Contract – to provide the app services to you
• Legitimate Interests – to improve the app and ensure safety

5. Location Data

• We collect location data only when you allow it
• Used to show nearby items
• Location data is used to display items relative to your position
• We do not display your precise real-time location to other users
• Any location shown in item listings is controlled by the user
• You can disable location in your device settings

6. Sharing Your Data

a. Service Providers

We use third-party services to operate the app, including:

• Supabase (authentication, database, storage)
• Expo push notification services

These providers process data on our behalf and only as necessary to provide the service.

b. Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by law or to protect users and the platform.

7. Data Storage and Security

• Data is stored securely using industry-standard practices
• We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorised access
• However, no system is completely secure

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes

You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us via email.

We will process deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to retain certain data for legal reasons.

9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent (e.g. location, notifications)
• Object to certain processing

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

10. Children's Privacy

StreetJams is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Third-Party Links and Content

The app may display content created by users.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

We are not responsible for third-party content or external services.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will notify users of significant changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: hello@streetjams.app

14. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside the United Kingdom.

Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

15. Data Controller

StreetJams is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact: hello@streetjams.app