# Privacy Policy for Berlin Public

**Last updated:** October 25, 2025

## Overview

Berlin Public ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Berlin Public mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our app.

## Information We Collect

### Location Data
- We collect your device's location **only when you use the app** to show nearby fountains, restrooms, and other public amenities
- Location data is processed **locally on your device** and is not stored on our servers
- We use your location to calculate distances and provide navigation features

### Usage Data
- The app works primarily **offline** using locally stored data
- We do not track your usage patterns or browsing behavior
- No analytics or tracking services are implemented

### Community Contributions
- When you vote on amenities (working/not working), your vote is submitted anonymously
- No personal information is associated with community votes

## How We Use Your Data

We use your location data to:
- Display nearby public amenities (fountains, restrooms, etc.)
- Calculate walking distances
- Provide directions to selected locations

## Data Storage

- All amenity data (fountain locations, restroom locations, etc.) is stored **locally on your device**
- Location data is **never stored or transmitted to our servers**
- The app functions fully offline after initial data download

## Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:
- **Mapbox** - For map display and navigation features. Mapbox may collect location data. See [Mapbox Privacy Policy](https://www.mapbox.com/legal/privacy)
- **OpenStreetMap** - Source of public amenity data. See [OpenStreetMap Privacy Policy](https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy)

## Data Security

- We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
- Since location data is not stored or transmitted, there is minimal security risk

## Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date.

## Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Deny location permissions (app functionality will be limited)
- Delete the app and all locally stored data at any time

## Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:
- Email: contact@blobstudio.dev

## Compliance

This app complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for EU users
- Google Play Store policies
- Apple App Store policies