Privacy Policy & GDPR

Who we are

Our website address is: https://famstride.com.
FamStride is a mobile application designed to enhance personal safety by providing real-time location tracking and hazard notifications.

What data we collect and why

1. User Account Information

• Collected Data: Email address, names, and account preferences.
• Purpose: Necessary for authentication, account management, and parental control features.
• Storage Duration: Stored as long as the account remains active.

2. Location Data

• Collected Data: Real-time GPS coordinates.
• Purpose: Essential for the core functionality of the app, including hazard alerts and location sharing.
• Storage Duration: Only stored temporarily for active sessions; hazard-related data may be stored for safety analytics.

3. Device Information

• Collected Data: Device ID, IP address, operating system version, and app usage data.
• Purpose: Used to improve app performance, diagnose issues, and enhance security.
• Storage Duration: Retained for analytical purposes with anonymization.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

• WalkSafe does not use tracking cookies in the mobile app.
• Our website may store cookies to remember user preferences and login sessions.

Embedded Content & Third-Party Services

• The app may integrate third-party services such as Google Maps, Firebase Authentication, and Push Notifications.
• These services may collect additional data as per their respective privacy policies.

Who we share your data with

• No personal data is sold or shared with third parties for advertising.
• Data is shared only with parents/guardians (if applicable) for safety monitoring purposes.

How long we retain your data

• User account information is stored as long as the account is active.
• Hazard and location data are retained based on user preferences (to be able to provide the history function) and deleted upon request.

Your rights over your data

You have full control over your data and can request:
Access to all data we store about you.
Deletion of personal data and/or your account.
Modification of incorrect or outdated information.

Submit a GDPR Request Here

Data Deletion Process

To ensure security, data deletion requires email verification:

1. Submit your email address in our GDPR Data Request Form.
2. You’ll receive a confirmation email with a verification link.
3. Click the link to confirm, and your data will be permanently deleted.

Where your data is sent

• Hazard reports & location updates are securely stored in our database.
• Push notifications are managed through Firebase Cloud Messaging.
• Emails (such as account verification or alerts) are processed securely through our internal email queue system.

Security Measures:
Encryption for all transmitted data.
No unauthorized third-party data access.
GDPR & COPPA compliance for user safety.

For any additional inquiries, please contact us at office@famstride.com.