Privacy

Thank you for choosing Cerca. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Cerca (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (“App”) and related services.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with providing Cerca to improve your experience and ensure personalized functionality.

Personal Information

When you use Cerca, we may collect personal information, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and unique user ID (required for account creation and authentication).
• Location Data: With your permission, we may access your device’s location to organize places by proximity, providing local and personalized content.

Usage Information

• Activity Information: We collect information on how you use Cerca, including actions like adding or removing places, viewing certain locations, and favoriting places. This data helps us improve app functionality.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, such as the device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

How We Use Your Information:

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain Cerca.
• Personalize your experience and show places relevant to your location.
• Improve our services based on how users interact with the App.
• Communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and important account or service information.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With Consent: We may share your information if you give explicit permission.
• Service Providers: We may share information with vendors or service providers who assist us in operating Cerca (e.g., cloud storage providers), provided they agree to adhere to strict data protection requirements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a legal process.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, and disclosure. However, no security measures are 100% secure. We encourage you to take steps to protect your information as well.

Data Retention

Your Choices and Rights

• Location Data: You can manage or revoke access to your location through your device’s settings.
• Account Information: You may access, update, or delete your account information by contacting us.

Children’s Privacy

Cerca is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover any such information, we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed about our practices.