Privacy Policy
NavSphere (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the NavSphere mobile application and related services (the “Service”).
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account or use the Service, we may collect:
• Email address
• Username and profile information
• Content you submit (posts, images, map pins, comments, reactions)
• Communications with support
Public Profile Notice
NavSphere is a community-driven platform.
Your username, profile information, and content you choose to share are public by default and may be visible to other users of the Service.
You control what content you choose to publish publicly.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect:
• Device type and operating system
• App usage data (screens visited, features used, interactions)
• Crash logs and performance metrics
This information is used to improve app stability, performance, security, and overall user experience.
1.3 Location Information
NavSphere may collect approximate or precise location only if you grant permission.
Location data is used exclusively to:
• Display nearby community-generated content
• Enable map-based informational features
Important:
NavSphere does NOT use location data for navigation, real-time tracking outside the app, background monitoring, or flight operations.
You may disable location access at any time through your device settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide and operate the Service
• Display community-generated content
• Maintain account security and integrity
• Improve features, performance, and usability
• Analyze general usage trends and engagement
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations
NavSphere does not use personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
3. Aggregated, Anonymized & Usage Data
NavSphere may collect and use aggregated and anonymized data derived from user activity, including:
• Feature usage patterns
• Engagement metrics
• General consumption trends
• Non-identifiable geographic distribution
This data does not include names, email addresses, precise locations, or any information that directly identifies an individual user.
NavSphere may share non-personal, anonymized, and aggregated data with third parties for analytics, research, product improvement, industry reporting, and business development purposes.
We do not share personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, physical addresses, or direct identifiers.
4. Sharing of Information
We do NOT sell your personal data.
We may share information only:
• With trusted service providers (e.g., Apple, Firebase)
• When required by law
• To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of users or the Service
• In anonymized or aggregated form, as described above
5. User-Generated Content
Content you post publicly may be visible to other users.
You are responsible for the content you choose to share publicly.
Deleted content may remain temporarily in backups for security, compliance, or legal purposes.
6. Subscriptions and Payments
Payments are processed exclusively through the Apple App Store.
NavSphere does not collect or store payment card information.
7. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information using industry-standard security practices.
However, no system is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the Service and meet legal obligations.
9. Children’s Privacy
NavSphere is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
10. Your Rights
You may access, update, or request deletion of your account and data.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updates.
12. Contact