Beacon ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
Account Information: Your name, phone number, and password when you create an account.
Profile Information: Display name and availability preferences you choose to share.
Contacts: With your permission, we access your device contacts to help you connect with friends on Beacon.
Activity Data: Information about the beacons you create, respond to, and your interactions with other users.
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Send you notifications about beacons from your connections
Authenticate your identity and secure your account
Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
SMS Communications
By providing your phone number and agreeing to receive messages, you consent to receive transactional SMS messages related to:
Account verification and authentication
Beacon notifications and activity updates
Security alerts and account-related notifications
Message frequency varies based on your activity. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
With Your Connections: Your profile and beacon activity are visible to users in your circle based on your privacy settings.
Service Providers: We work with third-party companies that help us operate our services (e.g., SMS delivery, cloud hosting).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Beacon, our users, or others.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of certain data processing activities
Children's Privacy
Beacon is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: