Effective Date: 01/01/2024
At Heerby, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and the choices you have regarding your data. By using Heerby, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your personal information.
We collect the following types of personal information to provide a tailored and efficient service:
Name and Profile Photo: When you create an account on Heerby, you provide your name and optionally a profile photo. These details are used to personalize your experience on the app and are visible to other users when you interact through features like reviews or likes.
Email Address: We collect your email address when you sign up for Heerby. This is required to create and manage your account, send important updates, and enable features such as password recovery. Your email will not be shared with any third parties for marketing purposes.
Location Data: Heerby may collect your location to deliver localized content, such as showing relevant nearby locations for eating and having coffee. Your location data is essential for providing accurate results tailored to your current whereabouts.
The data we collect from you serves specific purposes:
Personalization: We use your name and profile photo to display on your profile, reviews, and any interactions you have within the app. This helps other users identify who wrote a review or liked a location, contributing to an authentic and trustworthy community.
Account Management: Your email address is used to facilitate login, authenticate your account, and send you important notifications related to your account status, such as security alerts or feature updates. We may also contact you using your email for any issues related to account management or user support.
Location-Based Results: By using your real-time location, we enhance your experience by providing accurate recommendations for nearby spots to eat or have coffee. This information is critical for our core service functionality.
We are committed to ensuring that your personal information remains private. As part of this commitment:
No Third-Party Sharing: Heerby does not share your personal information with any third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. We do not sell or rent your personal data to anyone.
Service Providers: In certain cases, we may share limited data with trusted service providers, such as cloud storage providers (e.g., AWS for storing your photos), but these providers are required to follow strict data security and privacy protocols.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, to prevent fraud or abuse, or to protect the rights and safety of Heerby or its users.
At Heerby, we believe in giving you control over your personal information. You have the following rights:
Access and Update: You can access and update your personal details, such as your name and profile photo, at any time directly through the app's settings.
Account Deletion: If you wish to stop using Heerby, you have the right to delete your account at any time. When you delete your account, all associated personal data, including your name, profile photo, and email, will be permanently removed from our system.
Location Preferences: You can control whether Heerby has access to your location by adjusting your device’s location settings. However, disabling location access may limit the app's ability to provide relevant local recommendations.
We take data security seriously and have implemented robust measures to protect your information:
AWS Cloud Storage: Photos uploaded to Heerby are stored securely using Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading cloud service provider with strong security protocols.
Restricted Database Access: Our database, which contains personal information such as your name, email, and location, is only accessible via a dedicated and secure IP address. This ensures that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data, and your information remains protected from unauthorized access.
Encryption: We use encryption technology to safeguard sensitive information during transmission, ensuring that your data is secure when interacting with our app.
We retain your personal data for as long as your account remains active or as necessary to provide you with our services. If you choose to delete your account, we will promptly remove all your personal data from our systems, unless retention is required by law (for example, for legal or regulatory purposes).
Heerby may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal obligations, or other factors. When we make significant changes to the policy, we will notify you through the app or via email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data or this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and ensuring that your experience with Heerby is both enjoyable and secure.