# ROAMO Privacy Policy

**Last Updated: April 27, 2026**

## 1. Overview
ROAMO is a community-based platform where users share location-based content, including photos, videos, and written posts.

ROAMO is operated by Practical Pixel Studio LLC, a California-based company.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using ROAMO, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

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## 2. Information We Collect

### a. Information You Provide
We collect information you choose to provide, such as:
- Name, username, and email address  
- Profile information and profile photo  
- Content you upload (photos, videos, text, comments)  
- Locations you create, tag, or interact with  

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### b. Location Data
ROAMO uses location data to enable core features such as discovering and tagging content.

We may collect:
- Approximate or precise location data (based on device permissions)  

Location sharing is always controlled by your device settings and your choices within the app.

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### c. Automatically Collected Information
We may collect standard technical data such as:
- Device type, operating system, and app version  
- App usage and interaction data  
- IP address  

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### d. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics (usage analytics)  
- Firebase (authentication and backend services)  
- Mapbox (mapping and location features)  

These services process data under their own privacy policies.

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## 3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve ROAMO  
- Enable user-generated content and location features  
- Personalize user experience  
- Maintain safety and prevent abuse  
- Communicate with users  
- Support advertising and future monetization features  

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## 4. User-Generated Content
ROAMO is a user-generated content platform.

Content you share may be visible to other users and, depending on context and settings, may become publicly accessible.

You are responsible for the content you choose to share.

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## 5. Location Data Use
Location data is used solely to enable app features such as:
- Tagging content  
- Discovering nearby content  

ROAMO does not verify the accuracy of user-submitted locations.

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## 6. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data.

We may share information:
- With service providers that help operate the app  
- If required by law or legal process  
- To protect users, the platform, or the public  

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## 7. Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary to:
- Provide services  
- Comply with legal obligations  
- Resolve disputes  

Deleted content may remain in backups for a limited time.

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## 8. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect user data.

However, no system is completely secure, and use of ROAMO is at your own risk.

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## 9. Age Requirement
ROAMO is not intended for users under 13 years old.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

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## 10. Your Rights
You may:
- Update or delete your account  
- Request removal of content  
- Contact us regarding privacy concerns  

Contact: legal@roamo.me

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## 11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above.

Continued use of ROAMO after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.