Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 12, 2026

PositionGuard ("the App") is operated by ScaleForge AI LLC ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control your information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your phone number for authentication purposes. We store a cryptographic hash of your phone number for contact matching. You may optionally provide a nickname displayed to group members.

Location Data: When you enable location sharing ("visible" mode), we collect your geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). Location data is collected both while the app is in the foreground and in the background to keep your position up to date for group members.

Device Information: We collect your device type, operating system version, and app version for compatibility and debugging purposes. We collect your push notification token to deliver notifications.

Usage Data: We collect information about your groups, areas, and privacy settings to provide the service.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide location sharing within your defined areas and groups
• To authenticate your identity via phone number verification
• To send notifications about area entries/exits and group activity
• To maintain and improve the service
• To enforce our terms of service and prevent abuse

3. Location Data and Privacy

PositionGuard is built around the principle that you control your location data.

• Visibility Toggle: You can turn location sharing on or off at any time. When off, no location data is collected or shared.
• Area-Based Sharing: By default, your location is only visible to group members when you are inside a defined geographic area. Outside of areas, your position is not shared.
• Privacy Areas: You can create privacy zones where your location is never shared with anyone.
• No Selling of Location Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your location data to third parties.
• No Advertising Profiles: We do not use your location data to build advertising profiles.

4. How We Share Your Information

Your location is shared only with members of groups you have joined, and only according to the privacy rules you and the group owner have configured. We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

• Firebase (Google): We use Firebase for authentication, push notifications, and real-time data synchronization. Firebase's privacy policy applies to data processed by their services.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secured servers. We use encryption for data in transit (TLS/HTTPS). Phone numbers are stored as SHA-256 hashes for contact matching. We retain position history for operational purposes and automatically delete position data older than 24 hours.

6. Background Location Use

PositionGuard uses background location updates to keep your position current for group members, even when the app is not in the foreground. This occurs only when you have enabled location sharing. Background updates are sent periodically (approximately every 30 minutes) and are designed to minimize battery impact. You can disable background location sharing at any time by turning off visibility in the app or by revoking location permissions in your device settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

• Toggle Visibility: Turn location sharing on or off at any time within the app.
• Leave Groups: Remove yourself from any group to stop sharing location with those members.
• Delete Account: Contact us to request complete deletion of your account and all associated data.
• Location Permissions: You can revoke location permissions at any time through your device's Settings app.

8. Children's Privacy

PositionGuard is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy in the app or on our website. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

ScaleForge AI LLC
Email: privacy@positionguard.com