Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10 June 2026
1. Introduction
Locate ("we", "us", "the Service") respects your privacy and your right to control personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, how advertising works on our site, and your rights.
2. Information we collect
- GPS coordinates, accuracy, and timestamps (only after consent)
- IP address and browser/device information
- Consent records and audit logs
- Creator name and stated purpose of a location request
- Cookie preferences you select
We do not use location data for advertising. Location is collected solely to fulfil a consented location-sharing request.
3. Legal basis
Location data is processed only after explicit, informed consent. Consent may be withdrawn by declining a request or contacting us. Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest to operate the Service. Advertising cookies are used only with your consent.
4. How location is collected
Location is collected only when a request is shown, the user voluntarily accepts our terms and privacy policy, and the device or browser grants GPS permission. We do not bypass operating system or browser controls. There is no silent or background location tracking.
5. How we use data
- Facilitate consented location sharing
- Verify consent and maintain audit logs
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Maintain and improve the Service
- Comply with legal obligations
6. How data is shared
Location data is shared only with the authorized requester identified to the recipient at the time of consent. We do not sell precise location data. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect safety and rights.
8. Advertising partners
We may display advertisements on non-sensitive pages to support the Service. Ads are never shown on consent screens, location-sharing flows, or pages displaying user location results.
Our partners may include:
- Google (AdSense) — How Google uses data · Google ad settings (opt out)
- Meta (Facebook) — Meta Privacy Policy · Meta ad preferences (opt out)
EU/UK users: where required, advertising cookies load only after consent. You may also visit Your Online Choices (EU) for industry opt-out tools.
9. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your data, and to withdraw consent. Contact us at locate@raviburaga.shop.
10. Data retention
Data is retained only as long as necessary to provide the Service, resolve disputes, detect abuse, and comply with law. Expired link data may be deleted or anonymized.
11. Security
We use encryption in transit, access controls, and audit logging. No system is completely secure.
12. Children's privacy
The Service is not intended for children under the minimum age required by applicable law without legally valid authorization.
13. Human rights
We are committed to protecting privacy, dignity, and autonomy. The Service must not be used for harassment, coercion, unlawful surveillance, or other conduct that infringes human rights.
14. International transfers
Where data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are applied consistent with applicable law.
15. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
16. Contact
Questions about this policy: Contact page or locate@raviburaga.shop.