Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 26, 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 — for authentication and account recovery
- Display name — chosen by you, visible to other users
- Profile photo — optional, uploaded by you
- Authentication provider — the method you used to sign in (Email, Google, or Apple)
Location Data
- Device location — collected while the App is in use to show nearby knowledge, display your presence to nearby users, and attach location to content you share
- Location is not tracked in the background — we only access your location while the App is active
User-Generated Content
- Text fragments — knowledge and tips you share about places
- Photos — images you attach to your shared knowledge
- Voice recordings — optional voice notes with on-device transcription
- Chat messages — direct messages between you and other users
- Event RSVPs — your responses to events
Usage Data
- Analytics events — screen views, feature usage, and interactions within the App
- Device information — device model 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 knowledge, enable messaging, show your presence to nearby users
- Authentication — verify your identity and maintain your session
- Improve the App — analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix issues
- Content moderation — ensure shared knowledge meets community standards
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 |
| Google Places API | Place search and autocomplete | Search queries, approximate location |
| Google OAuth | Sign in with Google | Email, name (from Google account) |
| Apple Sign-In | Sign in with Apple | Email, name (from Apple account) |
| Resend | Transactional emails (OTP codes) | Email address |
Device Permissions
The App requests the following device permissions:
- Location — to show nearby knowledge and users on the map
- Camera — to capture photos for knowledge you share
- Photo Library — to select existing photos for knowledge or your profile picture
- Microphone — to record voice notes for knowledge you share
- Speech Recognition — to transcribe your voice notes into text (processed on-device)
All permissions are optional and requested only when you use the relevant feature.
Data Storage
- Cloud storage — your account data, content, and messages are stored securely on Supabase servers
- Local storage — we store 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
- You can delete your account at any time from the App settings, which removes your user record and signs you out
- Chat messages and shared knowledge may persist after account deletion for the continuity of other users' conversations and content
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
We use industry-standard security measures including:
- Row Level Security (RLS) policies on all database tables
- Authenticated API access with scoped permissions
- On-device voice transcription (audio is not sent to external servers)
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
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
You have the right to:
- 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
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:
Email: admin@nativ.social
Website: https://nativ.social