Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21/01/2025

Walksy ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use Walksy ("the App").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following data to provide and improve our services:

  • Account Information: Full name, phone number, country, and (optionally) a profile picture when you create an account.
  • Location Data: Real-time location to enable map and weather features.
  • Device Data: Access to your device's storage and camera for app functionality.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide app features like maps (via Mapbox) and weather updates (via OpenWeatherMap).
  • Personalize your experience within the App.
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

3. Third-Party Services

We share some data with third-party services essential for the App’s functionality:

4. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using Firebase’s secure infrastructure.
  • Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion ("Right to Be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@walksy.org.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data as long as your account is active or as needed to comply with legal obligations. If you delete your account, your data will be permanently deleted.

7. Permissions

The App requires the following permissions to function:

  • Location: To provide location-based features like maps and weather.
  • Storage: To save profile pictures and other app-related data.
  • Camera: To upload profile pictures.

You can manage these permissions in your device settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

9. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities within 72 hours, as required by GDPR.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: