Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how NATATAE ME! ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Display name, bio, and avatar (optional)
• User Content: Toilet reviews, ratings, photos, and comments you submit
• Location Data: Toilet locations you add to the platform

Information Collected Automatically

• Location Information: Your current location (only when you grant permission)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our toilet-finding services
• Show you nearby toilets based on your location
• Display your reviews and contributions to other users
• Send you notifications about toilet updates in your area (if enabled)
• Maintain and improve platform security
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

Location Services

NATATAE ME! uses your location to provide core functionality:

• Finding toilets near your current position
• Calculating distances to toilet facilities
• Providing directions to selected toilets
• Enabling the "Emergency Mode" feature

Important: Location access is optional but recommended for the best experience. You can:

• Grant location access only while using the app
• Manually enter locations instead of using GPS
• Revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings

Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Public Content: Reviews, ratings, and toilet locations you submit are visible to all users
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help us operate our services (hosting, analytics, etc.)

We DO NOT: Sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of passwords and sensitive data
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Correct or update your account information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from notifications and communications
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Restrict: Limit how we process your information

Children's Privacy

NATATAE ME! is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Third-Party Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

We may use the following third-party services:

• Map providers (for displaying toilet locations)
• Cloud storage (for user-uploaded images)
• Analytics services (to understand usage patterns)
• Authentication providers (for secure login)

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it by law. Public content (reviews, ratings) may be anonymized rather than deleted to maintain platform integrity.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the Philippines. By using NATATAE ME!, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of NATATAE ME! after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• GitHub: Submit an issue
• Email: help@natatae.me