Last Updated: May 13, 2025

LocalStory (hereinafter referred to as “the App”) values the privacy of its users and ensures compliance with relevant data protection laws. This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal data collected, the purpose of collection, and the rights of users.

1. Type of Personal Information Collected

The App only collects location data to provide location-based services. This data is collected only with the user’s explicit consent and is not used for any other purpose.

2. Purpose of Collecting Location Data

The App uses location data for the following purposes:

• Location-based Recommendations: The user’s location data is used to recommend nearby services, attractions, and transportation information.
• Service Improvement: The App uses Firebase Analytics to analyze user behavior and optimize the App’s functionality and performance.
• Firebase Analytics: The App uses Google’s Firebase Analytics service to collect and analyze user data for improving the App’s performance and user experience. Firebase Analytics tracks user interactions within the App, device information, and usage frequency, and this data is processed in an anonymized manner. This data is used solely for the improvement and troubleshooting of the App and is not used for commercial purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

The App processes personal data based on user consent, in compliance with relevant laws such as data protection laws and the GDPR. Users may withdraw their consent for data collection at any time, but certain functionalities may be limited as a result.

4. Retention and Deletion of Location Data

The App retains location data only for as long as necessary to provide its services. If the user withdraws consent or disables location services, the App will immediately stop collecting location data.

5. User Rights