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Effective Date: January 27, 2026
Last Updated: January 27, 2026
📋 Summary of Key Points
- ✅ We value your privacy - Your data is protected and never sold
- ✅ You control your data - Access, update, or delete anytime
- ✅ Child-safe - COPPA compliant, no direct data collection from children
- ✅ Location privacy - Stored locally on your device only
- ✅ Transparent - Clear information about what we collect and why
- ✅ Secure - Industry-standard encryption and security measures
Introduction
Welcome to Pathie ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of your children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Pathie (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
Account Information:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Password (encrypted)
Child Profile Information:
- Child's first name (no last names required)
- Child's age
- Child's goals and interests
- Avatar selection
Activity Information:
- Activities added to your custom plan
- Scheduled activities and events
- Activity completion status
- Notes you add to activities
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
Location Data:
- Your approximate location (city/region) when you grant permission
- Location data is used solely to find nearby activity providers
- Location is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage
- We do not transmit or store your precise GPS coordinates on our servers
1.3 Information from Third Parties
Google Places API: When you search for activity providers, we use Google Places API which may send your location data to Google to return relevant results. Google's use of this data is governed by their own privacy policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Create and manage your account
- Store and display child profiles
- Help you discover and plan activities
- Find nearby activity providers
- Schedule and track activities
- Provide calendar and reminder features
- Improve app performance and develop new features
- Respond to your support requests
We Do NOT Sell Your Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or your children's information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the app:
- Firebase (Google): User authentication, database storage, app hosting
- Google Places API: Location-based provider search
- Expo: App development and deployment platform
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted using SSL/TLS
- Firebase Security: Data stored with security rules that restrict access
- Password Protection: Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
- Local Storage: Location data stored locally on your device using secure AsyncStorage
5. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Control location data access
- Enable or disable notifications
- Export your data in a portable format
6. Children's Privacy
COPPA Compliance: Pathie is designed for parents and guardians to use on behalf of their children. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Key points:
- Parents/guardians create accounts and provide information about their children
- We do not knowingly collect information directly from children under 13
- We only collect limited child information (first name and age)
- No third-party advertising in the app
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, personal information is deleted immediately, though some data may be retained for up to 90 days in backups.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy:
- Email: privacy@pathieapp.com
- In-App: Settings > Support > Privacy & Security
- Response Time: We will respond within 30 days
Consent
By using Pathie, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
This privacy policy is effective as of January 27, 2026