ForageFind is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our foraging community app.
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Name, email address, and profile photo you provide when creating an account.
- Location Data: GPS coordinates when you pin foraging finds (only when you explicitly add a pin).
- Photos: Images you upload of your foraging discoveries.
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app to improve your experience.
Your information helps us:
- Display your foraging pins on the map
- Connect you with other foragers in your area
- Track your progress and achievements
- Improve app features and performance
- Send you relevant notifications (if enabled)
Your location privacy is important to us:
- Location is only captured when you actively create a find
- We never track your location in the background
- You control which pins are visible to others
- Free tier users' pins are private by default
- You can delete your pins and location data at any time
We respect your data:
- We never sell your personal information
- Premium users can see community pins you've chosen to share
- Your profile is only visible to other users if you enable "Find Foraging Buds"
- We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research purposes
How your data is stored:
- Your foraging finds are stored locally on your device
- Account information is saved in secure device storage
- Photos remain on your device unless you choose to share
- No data is sent to external servers without your action
You have control over your data:
- Edit: Update your profile information anytime
- Request Deletion: Request removal of your finds or account data
- Opt-out: Disable location features in your device settings
- Clear Data: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data
ForageFind is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
We never sell your data, never track your location in the background, and your data is stored locally on your device.