Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1/7/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Spotly ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our location discovery and sharing platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, profile picture)
• Location names and descriptions you add to the platform
• Instagram post URLs you choose to analyze
• Lists and collections you create
• Communication preferences

2.2 Information from Facebook

When you choose to log in with Facebook, we may collect:

• Basic profile information (name, email, profile picture)
• Public profile information as authorized by you
• Information necessary to verify your identity

2.3 Location Information

• Geographic coordinates of locations you save or visit
• Address information of places you discover
• Your device's location (only when you grant permission)

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (type, operating system, unique identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)
• App performance and crash reports

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide and maintain our location discovery services
• Process Instagram posts to extract location data
• Enable location sharing and list collaboration features
• Personalize your experience and improve our services
• Communicate with you about updates and features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you explicitly consent, such as when you choose to make your location lists public or share them with specific users.

4.2 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform, including cloud hosting, analytics, and customer support services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Spotly, our users, or others.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You may delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data from our active systems.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information
• Object to processing of your information
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

8. Facebook Integration

Our platform integrates with Facebook to provide login services. When you use Facebook Login:

• We only access the minimum information necessary for account creation
• We do not post to your Facebook timeline without explicit permission
• We do not access your Facebook friends list or private messages
• You can revoke Facebook permissions at any time through Facebook settings

Facebook's privacy practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy, available at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information immediately.

10. 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 to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.