Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-04-17

This privacy policy applies to the Space Social app (the “Application”), created and provided by Space Social (the “Service Provider”) as a free service. This service is intended for use as-is.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect and store only the information you intentionally share through the app, including:

  • Your email address during account creation and login (used for authentication and communication)

  • Posts, including any images or videos you attach

  • Chat messages, which are end-to-end encrypted and inaccessible to us

  • Location links you choose to share in chat, which are also end-to-end encrypted — we cannot access the actual location data

We do not collect:

  • Device identifiers

  • IP addresses

  • Usage statistics

  • Background location data

  • Any analytics or behavioral tracking

2. Permissions Usage

We only request permissions when you perform specific actions:

  • Location – Accessed only when you choose to share your location in chat. A Google Maps link is generated, encrypted, and stored only when the message is sent.

  • Camera & Files/Media – Accessed only when you choose to take or upload photos/videos in chat or posts.

  • Permissions are not used in the background, and users can grant access one-time, just once, or for the life of the app.

3. Data Storage & Security

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest

  • Chat content (text, images, videos, and location links) is end-to-end encrypted — we do not have access to its contents

  • Media in chat is stored temporarily on our infrastructure and deleted automatically after the recipient opens the message

  • Posts and their media are visible only to other users of the app

4. Third-Party Services

We may utilize third-party tools (e.g., Firebase for messaging). These tools may have their own privacy practices.
Currently used services include:

5. Data Retention Policy

We retain user-generated content only as long as necessary to provide the core features of the app.
You have two options to delete your data:

  • Use the "Delete Account" feature within the app. Once requested, your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted. You will receive a confirmation email once the deletion is complete. - Coming Soon.

  • Or, you can contact us directly at 🌐 https://spacesocial.net to request account or content deletion.

6. Opt-Out Rights

You can stop all data collection by uninstalling the app.
There is no background collection.

7. Children’s Privacy

This app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If you believe a child has used the app, contact us to delete the associated data.

8. Security

We implement physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your data.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
You can review the latest version here. Continued use of the app implies consent to the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or privacy concerns, visit:
🌐 https://spacesocial.net/contact