Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 6 June 2026

Welcome to SafeClue. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how SafeClue collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

Information We Collect

  • Name (if provided)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Emergency contact information
  • Device information
  • GPS location data
  • Crash reports and diagnostics
  • App usage information

Location Information

Foreground Location

The app collects your location while you are actively using SafeClue to:

  • Display your current location
  • Share live location with selected emergency contacts
  • Provide navigation and safety services
  • Trigger SOS features

Background Location

SafeClue may access your location even when the app is closed or running in the background. Background location is used only to support user-initiated safety features such as:

  • Continuous live location sharing
  • Emergency SOS tracking
  • Sending updated location to trusted contacts during an active safety session
  • Maintaining safety monitoring until the session ends

SafeClue does not collect background location for advertising, marketing, or analytics purposes. Background location is collected only after you grant permission through Android's permission dialog. You may disable background location at any time through your device settings. Some safety features may not function correctly if this permission is denied.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide safety and emergency services
  • Share your live location with contacts you select
  • Improve app performance
  • Respond to support requests
  • Prevent misuse and fraud
  • Maintain application security

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your information may be shared only:

  • With emergency contacts you explicitly choose
  • With service providers necessary to operate the app
  • When required by applicable law

Data Storage

Location information is stored only for as long as necessary to provide the requested services or as required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.

Permissions Used

  • Fine Location
  • Coarse Location
  • Background Location
  • Camera
  • Microphone
  • Notifications
  • Contacts (if required for emergency contacts)

Each permission is requested only when needed for a specific feature.

Your Choices

  • Grant or deny permissions
  • Disable location services
  • Remove emergency contacts
  • Delete your account (if supported)
  • Contact us regarding your personal information

Children's Privacy

SafeClue is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: