Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 29, 2026
Nativ Social (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the Nativ Social mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address — provided by your sign-in provider (Apple or Google) for authentication and account recovery
- Display name — chosen by you during onboarding, visible to other users
- Profile photo — optional, uploaded by you
- Date of birth — provided during onboarding
- Gender — optionally provided during onboarding
- Country — optionally provided during onboarding
- Authentication provider — the method you used to sign in (Apple or Google)
Location Data
- Device location — collected while the App is in use to show nearby Pulses, display your presence to nearby users, attach location to content you share, and track which cities you visit
- Location is not tracked in the background — we only access your location while the App is active in the foreground
User-Generated Content
- Pulses — short text posts (up to 20 words) with optional photos, pinned to your location with a 48-hour expiry
- Replies — text responses to Pulses
- Direct messages — text and photo messages between you and other users
- Photos — images you attach to Pulses, messages, or your profile
Presence Data
- Online status — whether you are currently active in the App
- Nearby visibility — your approximate location is shared with other users within proximity while you are online
Usage Data
- Analytics events — screen views, feature usage, and interactions within the App
- Device information — device model, OS version, and app version for diagnostics
- Session data — authentication session maintained locally by our backend provider
How We Use Your Information
- Provide the service — display nearby Pulses, enable messaging, show your presence to nearby users, track your travel history
- Authentication — verify your identity and maintain your session
- Content moderation — filter objectionable content, screen uploaded images for safety, and review user reports
- Improve the App — analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix issues
- Safety — enforce our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines, block abusive users, and act on content reports
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Authentication, database, file storage, real-time messaging | Email, display name, profile photo, location, user-generated content |
| Mapbox | Interactive map display | Device location (for map rendering) |
| Google Cloud Vision API | Automated image safety screening | Uploaded photos (analyzed for objectionable content) |
| Apple Sign-In | Authentication | Email, name (from Apple account) |
| Google Sign-In | Authentication | Email, name (from Google account) |
Device Permissions
The App requests the following device permissions:
- Location (When In Use) — to show nearby Pulses and users on the map, enable proximity-based chat, and track which cities you visit. Requested during onboarding.
- Camera — to capture photos for Pulses you share, your profile picture, and photos in direct messages. Requested when you first use the camera.
- Photo Library — to select existing photos for Pulses, your profile picture, or direct messages. Uses the modern iOS photo picker with limited, per-selection access.
All permissions are optional and requested only when you use the relevant feature.
Content Moderation and Safety
- Text filtering — content is screened on-device against prohibited words and phrases before submission
- Image screening — uploaded photos are analyzed using automated safety detection for adult content, violence, and other objectionable material
- User reporting — users can flag Pulses, replies, and users for review
- User blocking — users can block other users, which removes content from their feed and deletes shared conversations
- Developer notification — reports and blocks are forwarded to our moderation team for review and action within 24 hours
Data Storage
- Cloud storage — your account data, content, and messages are stored securely on Supabase servers
- File storage — profile photos, Pulse photos, and chat media are stored in Supabase Storage
- Local storage — minimal data on your device including unread message indicators and queued analytics events
- Session tokens — your authentication session is stored locally to keep you signed in
Data Retention
- Your data is retained as long as your account is active
- Pulses automatically expire and are removed after 48 hours
- You can delete your account at any time from the App settings
- Chat messages and replies may persist after account deletion for continuity of other users' conversations
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared with the third-party services listed above, solely to provide the App's functionality.
Data Security
- Row Level Security (RLS) policies on all database tables
- Authenticated API access with scoped permissions
- On-device content filtering
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Signed URLs for private media access with time-limited expiry
Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Your Rights
- Access your personal data through your profile in the App
- Update your display name and profile photo at any time
- Delete your account and associated data from the App settings
- Revoke device permissions at any time through your device settings
- Block other users to prevent contact
- Report content that violates our Terms of Use
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 at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@nativ.social.