Pilgrim App Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st March 2025

The Pilgrim App ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect and use your information.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, phone number, or email provided by the user
• Device Information: Device type, OS version, and usage data
• Location Data: Device location when enabled by the user

2. Location Usage

The Pilgrim App uses location data to provide location-based services and emergency support.

• Location access is requested only with your permission
• Location may be accessed when required for app functionality
• During SOS activation, the app may continuously access and update your location for a limited period
• This tracking occurs only while the SOS feature is active and stops once the SOS session ends

3. Emergency SOS Feature

The app provides an SOS feature to assist users in emergency situations.

• When activated, the app may continuously update your location to support emergency response
• This feature is triggered only by user action
• The app does not access SMS, contacts, or call logs

4. OTP Verification

We use OTP (One-Time Password) to verify your identity.

• OTP is sent via backend services
• The app does not read or access SMS messages
• Users must manually enter the OTP

5. Permissions

• Internet: To communicate with backend services
• Location: To provide location-based features and SOS functionality

No permissions are requested for SMS, contacts, or call logs.

6. How We Use Information

• To provide app functionality
• To enable SOS emergency support
• To verify user identity

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties.

8. Data Retention

We retain data only as necessary for service functionality.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data.

10. User Control

• You can enable or disable location permissions anytime
• SOS tracking only occurs when you activate it

11. Children's Privacy

This app is not intended for children under 13.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

Email: [email protected]