Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/24/2025
Contact Email: hello@friendlisocial.com

1. Introduction

Friendli (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when using our mobile application (“Friendli” or the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, and outlines your rights and choices.

By using Friendli, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use Friendli:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Profile photos

  • Location (precise and approximate)

  • Friend lists and social connections

  • User-generated content (e.g., event posts, bios)

Technical and Usage Information

  • Device model, OS version, and identifiers

  • App usage patterns and behavior

  • IP address

  • Crash logs and diagnostics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account

  • Connect you with local events and people

  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

  • Enable social features (e.g., messaging, event interactions)

  • Send notifications and updates

  • Improve our app performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Display and optimize advertising (when enabled)

4. Advertising and Analytics

In the future, we may use advertising tools such as Google AdMob, Apple Ads, and similar platforms to deliver relevant ads. These services may collect device identifiers and usage data to personalize ads.

We also use analytics tools like Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with Friendli and improve the app.

5. Third-Party Services

Friendli integrates with third-party services that may collect data independently. These include:

  • Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Storage, Messaging, Analytics)

  • Google Maps API

  • Expo

  • Apple In-App Purchases

  • Google Play Billing

These services have their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data:

  • With service providers and partners to operate the app (e.g., Firebase)

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect the safety and integrity of our platform

  • With your consent

7. Children’s Privacy

Friendli is intended for users 18 years and older. Users must confirm their age during account creation.

8. Account Deletion

You may delete your account and associated data at any time within the app.

9. Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct or update your data

  • Delete your data

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to data processing

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the app after changes indicates acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
📧 hello@friendlisocial.com