Privacy Policy
Effective date: August 28, 2026
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect the information you provide when creating an account: name, email, age range, borough, neighborhood, languages, accessibility needs, and dog-friendly preference. Apple Sign In provides a verified email from Apple.
Location data: With your permission, we collect your precise location to show nearby walks and power the Safety Beacon. Location is collected in the foreground when browsing walks, and in the background only while the Safety Beacon is active.
Usage data: We collect basic usage information including walks you view, create, and join, and in-app chat messages between walk companions.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
- Match you with walking companions nearby
- Enable group chat between walk participants
- Power the Safety Beacon and share your location with your trusted contact
- Send walk reminders and companion notifications
- Calculate your SoleMate Score based on walk attendance
SoleMates is completely ad-free. We do not sell your personal information to third parties, share it with advertisers, or use it for ad targeting of any kind.
We do not share your data with advertisers or use it for ad targeting. SoleMates contains no advertising of any kind and is completely free to use.
DATA STORAGE
Your data is stored securely using Supabase on servers in the United States. We retain your data for as long as your account is active.
NO ADS, NO DATA SELLING
SoleMates is ad-free. We do not display advertisements, share your data with ad networks, or use your information for any commercial targeting. Your data exists solely to make the app work for you.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
Your name, photo, borough, age range, and SoleMate Score are visible to other users. Your exact location is never shown to other users.
Safety Beacon: when active, your real-time GPS location is shared with the trusted contact you provide. Sharing stops when you deactivate the beacon.
YOUR RIGHTS
You may delete your account at any time directly within the app under Settings. Deletion removes your profile, walks, and messages within 30 days.
CHILDREN
SoleMates is not intended for users under 18.
CONTACT
Email: [email protected]