Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Hidden Gem (“Hidden Gem,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handles information when you use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

We collect account information such as your name, username, email address, profile details, and credentials when you register. We also collect the photos, captions, tags, location details, and other content you choose to upload or share.

Information collected through use

We may collect your interactions with content, including searches, saves, reposts, hides, and views; device and diagnostic information; and approximate or precise location when you grant permission. Photos may also contain metadata such as capture date or location.

2. How we use information

We use information to provide and maintain the Services, personalize recommendations and search results, display location-based content, protect our community, troubleshoot problems, communicate with you, and improve Hidden Gem.

3. How we share information

Content you post may be visible to other Hidden Gem users. We may share information with service providers that help us operate the Services, such as cloud hosting, authentication, storage, maps, analytics, and safety providers. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business transaction. We do not sell your personal information.

4. Data retention and security

We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards, but no system is completely secure.

5. Your choices

You can control location and photo permissions in your device settings. You may update certain profile information in the app. To request access, correction, export, or deletion of your personal information or account, contact us at the address below.

6. Children

The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Local law may require a higher minimum age.

7. International use

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version here and update the effective date. Material changes may also be communicated through the Services.

9. Contact us

Questions or privacy requests can be sent to privacy@hiddengem.app. You can also visit our contact page.