Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the Starmer application ("App"). Our mission is to help you discover new connections in your vicinity, and this policy explains how we handle your data to make that possible, safely and securely.

2. Information We Collect

To power the discovery features of Starmer, we collect the following information:

• Account Information: We require you to sign up using Google, Apple, or your phone number. We collect your basic profile information (like name and profile picture) from these services.
• Social Media Connection: You must connect your X (Twitter) account. We collect your public profile information from X, such as your username, bio, and follower count. We do not access your direct messages or private information.
• Location Data: The core function of our app requires your approximate location to discover other users nearby. We do not track your precise, continuous location history.
• Anonymous Analytics: We collect non-personal data (like crash reports) to improve the app.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to create the Starmer experience:

• Your profile information and location are used to make your profile discoverable to other users within your selected distance.
• We use this data to show you the profiles of other users around you.
• Anonymous data helps us improve app stability and features.

4. Third-Party Advertising

To support the free features of our App, we work with third-party advertising partners. These partners help us keep the service running.

• Advertisers may use your device's anonymous and resettable Advertising ID to show you ads that may be more relevant to your interests.
• Your personal profile information, social media links, or location data are not shared with advertisers.
• You can manage personalized advertising preferences in your device's main privacy settings.

5. Data Security and Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. Your public profile is visible to other users as part of the app's core functionality. We share data only with essential service providers (like cloud hosting) under strict confidentiality agreements.

6. Contact & Inquiries