SEEK Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how SEEK ("the App," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application.

The App is a social platform that allows users to capture and share location-tagged photos, interact with other users, and explore content shared by the community.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information in order to operate the App and provide its features.

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address
• Password (stored securely through authentication providers)
• Display name or username
• Profile avatar image
• Preferred language

You may also sign in using third-party authentication providers such as Google or Apple.

2.2 User-Generated Content

The App allows users to create and share content. This may include:

• Photos or images you upload
• Captions or text attached to posts
• Comments and replies
• Direct messages with other users
• Hunt or discovery posts
• Reports submitted for moderation

This content may be visible to other users depending on your privacy settings and the nature of the feature.

2.3 Location Information

The App may collect location information when you create posts or interact with location-based features.

Location data may include:

• Latitude and longitude
• Location accuracy
• Timestamp of capture
• Device-generated location data

Location data is used to:

• attach locations to posts
• display content on maps
• enable location-based features
• improve discovery of places and content

You can control whether precise location is included when creating posts.

2.4 Device and Application Information

We may collect limited technical information about the device and application usage, including:

• Device type and operating system
• Application version
• Crash logs and diagnostics
• Push notification tokens

This information helps us maintain stability and improve the App.

2.5 Interaction Data

When you interact with the App, we may collect information such as:

• Likes or reactions
• Comments and replies
• Message activity
• Feature usage events

This helps us understand how the App is used and improve its functionality.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• provide and operate the App
• allow users to create and share content
• enable messaging and community interactions
• attach locations to posts and map features
• maintain account security and authentication
• deliver notifications and updates
• detect abuse or policy violations
• improve performance and user experience

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

However, some data may be shared with service providers necessary to operate the App.

These providers may include:

Authentication providers

• Firebase Authentication
• Google Sign-In
• Apple Sign-In

Cloud infrastructure

• object storage for media files
• content delivery networks

Mapping and location services

• Mapbox
• Open-Meteo (location labeling)

Push notification services

• Firebase Cloud Messaging

Error monitoring

• Firebase Crashlytics
• Sentry (if enabled)

These providers process data only as necessary to provide their services.

5. Media Storage

Photos and other uploaded media are stored on secure cloud storage systems.

Media content may be delivered through content delivery networks to improve performance.

Users remain responsible for the content they upload.

6. Moderation and Safety

The App includes automated and user-reporting systems to detect and address policy violations.

Moderation systems may analyze content such as text or images to enforce community standards.

Users may report content they believe violates the App's rules.

7. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary to provide the App.

Key retention practices include:

• Accounts scheduled for deletion are permanently removed after approximately 30 days.
• Certain temporary verification media may be automatically deleted after a short retention period.
• Moderation and safety records may be retained longer for abuse prevention.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• update your profile information
• delete your content
• delete your account
• control notification preferences

If you delete your account, your account will be disabled immediately and permanently removed after the retention period.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be removed.

10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, the updated version will be published with a new effective date.

12. Contact

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