Privacy Policy – Location Tracking

Effective Date: August 5, 2025

Thank you for using Fabricar. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your location data when you use our application. This policy is governed under the laws and regulations of New Zealand, including compliance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

1. Information We Collect

• Precise Location Data: GPS or similar location technologies may be used to determine your current location, only when you grant permission.
• Approximate Location Data: Based on IP address or other network-based technologies.

We only collect location information when:

• You have granted permission for location access through your device settings.
• The app features require your location to function properly (e.g., delivery, check-ins, mapping, or user safety).

2. How We Use Your Location Data

• Provide core features of the app that require location (e.g., navigation, nearby services).
• Improve app performance and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements or safety protocols.
• Analyze usage patterns (anonymized and aggregated).

3. Background Location Tracking

We may collect location data even when the app is closed or not in use (background tracking), only if you opt-in. You can modify your location settings at any time in your device’s system settings.

4. Use of Google Maps and Firebase

We use third-party services to enhance the functionality of our app:

• Google Maps: Location-based services such as displaying maps, determining directions, or identifying nearby locations may be powered by Google Maps. Google’s privacy policy applies to this data (https://policies.google.com/privacy).
• Firebase: We may use Firebase for real-time databases, analytics, crash reporting, and push notifications. Firebase may collect anonymized or aggregated data as governed by Google’s privacy practices.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or share your location data with third-party marketers.

We may share location data with:

• Service providers helping us operate the app (e.g., cloud services, analytics).
• Law enforcement or regulators when required by law or to protect users' rights and safety.

6. Your Rights and Controls

• Enable or disable location tracking in your device settings.
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your location data.
• Withdraw your consent at any time (which may disable some app features).

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your location data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect location data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have done so, we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the app or other communication methods before changes take effect.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at:

Styx Mill
Email: technology@styxmill.comm
Address: Harewood, Christchurch 8543,, New Zealand