Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Baranguys ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Account Information: Name, email address, and profile photo (when you sign in with Google or Apple)
- Location Information: Your selected barangay (neighborhood) to connect you with your local community
- User Content: Posts, photos, videos, and comments you share
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (device type, operating system)
- Usage data (features used, time spent in app)
- Firebase Analytics data for app improvement
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our service
- To connect you with your local barangay community
- To display relevant local content and posts
- To send notifications about community updates
- To improve our app and user experience
- To ensure community safety and enforce our guidelines
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information:
- With other users in your barangay (posts and profile information you choose to make public)
- With service providers (Firebase, Google Cloud) who help us operate the app
- If required by law or to protect rights and safety
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted data transmission
- Secure Firebase authentication
- Regular security updates
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of notifications
7. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. 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.
9. Contact Us