Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026-01-27

Introduction

With You ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our location tracking application.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Phone Number (provided by you): You enter your phone number manually to identify your account and enable location sharing. We do not read your phone number from your device or SIM, we do not request phone-state or phone-number permissions, and we do not use OTP/SMS verification.
• Contacts (Optional): If you choose the "Pick from Contacts" option while adding a user, we request Contacts permission to let you select a phone number from your phonebook. We do not upload or store your entire contacts list. Only the phone number you select is used to send a tracking request.
• Location Data (Foreground/Background): We collect your device's location data (latitude, longitude, timestamp, and accuracy) while location sharing is enabled. Foreground updates use a foreground service with a persistent notification, and background updates allow periodic sync (about every 1 hour) when the app is not in use. When a trusted contact requests a refresh, the app may send a one-time location update if sharing is enabled. Location data is also cached locally on your device for offline access and faster performance. Offline map history is stored locally for up to 30 days and is not uploaded.
• Device Information: We may collect device information such as device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers to ensure compatibility and improve our services.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use the app, including which features you use and how often you use them, to improve our services.
• Cached Data: To improve performance and enable offline functionality, we store a local copy of your location data, relationships, and user information on your device using Room Database. We also store offline map history for up to 30 days on your device only. This cached data is automatically synchronized with our servers (except the offline map history) and can be cleared at any time through the app settings.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide location tracking services
• Enable location sharing with your approved contacts
• Send push notifications about tracking requests
• Improve and maintain our services
• Ensure the security and safety of our users

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using multiple layers of protection:

• Cloud Storage: Your data is stored in Firebase, a cloud service provided by Google, with encryption in transit using HTTPS/TLS.
• Local Storage: To improve performance and enable offline access, we use Room Database to cache your data locally on your device. This local cache is only accessible by the app. You can clear this cache at any time by logging out or through app settings.
• Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), to protect your personal information.
• Data Minimization: We only collect and store essential data (phone number, location coordinates, timestamp, accuracy) to minimize privacy risks.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Location Sharing

Location data is only shared with users who have been explicitly added and approved by you through tracking requests. You have full control over who can track your location. You can revoke access at any time.

Permissions: Location sharing uses precise/approximate location permissions, and background location is used for updates when the app is not in use. Contacts permission is optional and only used for the contact picker. We do not request phone-state or phone-number permissions.

Location Update Frequency: To optimize battery life and data usage, your location is updated to our servers approximately every 1 hour. When someone requests a refresh from the map screen, the app uses a short real-time window (about 10 seconds) to try to capture a fresh location without changing the hourly schedule.

Cached Data: Location data is cached locally on your device for faster access and offline functionality. Offline map history is stored locally for up to 30 days. Local cache is automatically synchronized with our servers (except offline map history) and is cleared when you log out.

Your Rights

• Access your personal information stored in our system
• Delete your account and data (both cloud and local cache)
• Clear local cached data through app settings or logout
• Revoke location sharing permissions at any time
• Request information about how your data is used
• Control location update frequency (background updates occur hourly)
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Data Caching and Optimization

• Local Cache: Your location data, relationships, and user information are cached locally on your device using Room Database. Offline map history is stored locally for up to 30 days and is not uploaded.
• Cache Purpose: This cache enables faster app performance, reduces network usage by 85-90%, and allows the app to work offline.
• Cache Duration: Cached location data is considered fresh for 5 minutes, and relationship data for 10 minutes. After this time, data is refreshed from our servers when you use the app.
• Cache Control: You can clear the local cache at any time by logging out of the app. The cache is also automatically cleared when you delete your account.
• Data Sync: The local cache is automatically synchronized with our servers to ensure data consistency.

Important notice (Android 14+)

From Android 14 onwards, background location runs only while the app is open. For continuous updates, keep the app running.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the app or email us at avinash_nov08@hotmail.com

By using With You, you agree to this Privacy Policy.