Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

LocoWiz collects data that is necessary to provide and improve our services, as outlined below:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and other identifying information provided during registration or when using our services.
• Location Data: With your explicit consent, we collect location data to deliver location-based services and features. Precise or approximate location data may be collected via your mobile device's settings.
• Device Information: This includes data such as device model, operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers for analytics and performance improvement.
• Media Access: We may request access to your camera, microphone, and media storage to allow users to upload content, participate in voice commands, or share media within the app.
• Usage Data: Information regarding how you interact with the LocoWiz platform, such as features used, time spent, and app performance (including crashes), is collected to enhance the user experience.

2. Our Use and Disclosure of Information

LocoWiz uses the data we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide core functionalities such as personalized recommendations, location-based services, and media-sharing features.
• Internal Use: Personal data is used for internal purposes such as managing your account, responding to inquiries, and improving the app.
• Sharing and Disclosure:
  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers that help us deliver essential services. These providers are contractually obligated to follow data protection standards equivalent to those laid out in this Privacy Policy.
  • Third-Party Applications: If you choose to access third-party services through LocoWiz, those services may collect additional information as per their respective privacy policies. You can review their policies using the following links:
    • Google Privacy Policy
    • Apple Privacy Policy
    • Facebook Privacy Policy
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to comply with legal obligations, regulations, or valid legal requests from governmental entities.
  • Marketing and Publicity: With your explicit consent, we may use your data for marketing activities, including promotional emails. You can opt-out at any time via the app settings.
• Sale of Personal Information: LocoWiz does not sell or trade your personal information with any third parties.

3. Consent and User Control

LocoWiz operates in full compliance with publishers to ensure transparency and user control. We respect your rights to control your personal data:

• Tracking and Advertising: We will request explicit consent before collecting data for tracking or advertising purposes. You can opt-out from personalized advertising and tracking at any time through the app settings.
• Permissions Management: You can manage and withdraw permissions such as location access, camera access, and microphone use via the app’s settings. Please note that turning off permissions may affect certain app features.
• Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA): In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of your personal data. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us at info@locowiz.com.

4. Data Retention and Security

We ensure that your personal data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption technologies:

• Data Retention: We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide services or to comply with legal requirements.
• Security Measures: We take appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. Our security protocols include data encryption, secure access, and multi-factor authentication.

5. Compliance With Third-Party Services’ Privacy Policies

LocoWiz integrates third-party APIs and services for various functions (e.g., Google & Apple Maps, etc. for location services). We require that these third parties comply with their respective privacy regulations. For more information, please review their privacy policies:

• Google API Services User Data Policy
• Apple Privacy Policy
• Facebook Privacy Policy

In addition to the standard procedure for deleting stored data outlined in this Policy, users also have the option to revoke the API Client's access to their data by visiting the Google security settings page at https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions. The term "API Client" refers to any website or software application, including mobile applications, that accesses or uses the YouTube API Services.

6. Data Transfers

If you are accessing LocoWiz from outside India, your data may be transferred to and processed in different regions. These transfers are conducted in compliance with relevant international privacy frameworks to protect your data.

7. Generative AI Policy and Legal Terms

If LocoWiz utilizes any form of Generative AI for user interactions or content creation, user-generated data will be anonymized and used ethically. We ensure that all AI usage is governed by privacy laws, and we take care to protect personal data from unauthorized or unethical use.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

LocoWiz reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes via the app or email. Continued use of the app following the notification of updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

info@locowiz.com

This policy ensures compliance with global data privacy standards while providing clarity on how LocoWiz collects, uses, and secures your personal information.

This version adheres to global standards while considering India's data privacy regulations, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and other global frameworks for LocoWiz’s international operations.