Your Privacy Matters
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
Welcome to PastLines ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including: • Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile photo • Profile Data: Places lived, education history, favorite hangout spots • Location Data: City and country information you provide • Communications: Messages you send through our chat feature • Usage Information: How you interact with the app and other users
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: • Provide, maintain, and improve our services • Create and manage your account • Connect you with people from your past • Send you notifications about connections and messages • Respond to your requests and provide customer support • Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues • Comply with legal obligations
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with: • Other Users: Profile information is visible to users you match with • Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our app (e.g., Firebase, Google Cloud) • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to: • Access your personal information • Correct inaccurate information • Delete your account and data • Object to processing of your information • Export your data • Withdraw consent at any time
6. Location Data
We collect location information you voluntarily provide (city, state, country) to help you reconnect with people from your past. We do not track your real-time location without your explicit permission.
7. Push Notifications
With your consent, we send push notifications about connections and messages. You can disable notifications in your device settings at any time.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Third-Party Services
Our app uses third-party services including: • Google Firebase (authentication, database, storage) • Google Sign-In • Firebase Cloud Messaging (notifications) These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
10. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your account at any time.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
12. Changes to 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.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: harisdardev1@gmail.com Address: Lahore, Pakistan For data protection inquiries, you may also contact us at harisdardev1@gmail.com