Privacy Policy - CROWD

Last updated: 01.02.2026

Crowd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the Crowd mobile application (“App”).

By using Crowd, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
Account Information

To use Crowd, an account is required. When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address

  • Username

  • Display name

  • Date of birth

  • Profile photo

This information is used only to provide core app functionality.

Location Information

Crowd offers real-time location features similar to a social map.

  • Location data is collected only while the app is in use

  • Background location tracking is not used

  • You can turn location sharing off or limit it to selected people

  • Location visibility is fully controlled by you

Location data is used only to enable in-app social and map features.

Social and Communication Data

Crowd allows social interaction, including:

  • Friend connections

  • Messages between users

  • Event participation and mutual friends visibility

Messages and related data are stored securely using Firebase Firestore and are not used for advertising.

Event Information

When you interact with events, we may process:

  • Events you create or attend

  • Event-related information shared within the app

This data is used only to display and manage events inside the app.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts

  • Enable social features such as friends, messaging, maps, and events

  • Display relevant in-app content

  • Maintain security and prevent abuse

We do not use your data for advertising or profiling.

3. Data Sharing

Crowd does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Your information is shared only:

  • With other users, according to your privacy settings

  • With service providers necessary to operate the app, such as Firebase

These services process data only as needed to provide their functionality and in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. Third-Party Services

Crowd uses the following third-party services:

  • Firebase Authentication and Firestore

  • Apple Maps for in-app map features

  • Google Maps when you choose to open a location externally

These services process data only as needed to provide their functionality and in accordance with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the service.

You may delete your account at any time. When an account is deleted, associated personal data is removed in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Your Controls and Rights

You can:

  • Edit your profile information

  • Control who can see your location

  • Disable location sharing at any time

  • Delete your account from within the app

7. Children’s Privacy

Crowd is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

8. Security

We use reasonable, industry-standard measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the app means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: crowdapp.dev@gmail.com