Privacy Policy

Welcome to GaiaLink. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when using GaiaLink.

By using GaiaLink, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use GaiaLink, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• Authentication information provided through Google Sign-In
• Reports, comments, and other content you submit
• Images you upload
• Approximate or precise location information when submitting reports (if you choose to provide it)
• Basic technical information such as browser type and device information

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Create and manage your account.
• Authenticate your identity.
• Display reports and user-generated content.
• Improve GaiaLink and its features.
• Respond to support requests.
• Maintain the security and integrity of the platform.

3. Third-Party Services

GaiaLink uses trusted third-party services to operate the platform. These services may process information necessary to provide their functionality.

• Google Sign-In for authentication.
• Clerk for user authentication and account management.
• Convex for backend services and data storage.
• Cloudinary for image storage and delivery.
• Mapbox for displaying maps and location information.
• Vercel for hosting and deployment.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared only when necessary to operate GaiaLink, comply with legal obligations, or protect the rights and safety of our users and the platform.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and technical limitations.

7. Children's Privacy

GaiaLink is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact page.