Privacy Policy

Overview

Pinnit helps users save, organize, and discover real-world locations, including content imported from third-party platforms. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and authentication-related data.
• Content and Activity: Locations you save, posts, comments, likes, and interactions within the app.
• Imported Content: When you import content from third-party platforms, we may store limited data such as links, captions, thumbnails, and extracted metadata (e.g., restaurant names).
• Usage Data: Information about how you use Pinnit, including features used, frequency, and interactions.
• Device and Technical Data: Device type, operating system, browser, IP address, and log data.
• Location Data (Optional): Approximate or precise location if you choose to enable location-based features.

How We Use Your Information

• Provide, operate, and improve Pinnit.
• Process and organize saved and imported locations.
• Personalize your experience (e.g., maps, recommendations).
• Send service-related communications and notifications.
• Monitor usage, prevent abuse, and enforce our policies.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Third-Party Content

Pinnit allows users to import or reference content from third-party platforms (such as Instagram). We do not control those platforms and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

• We may store limited data necessary to provide our service.
• Original content remains subject to the third-party platform’s terms and policies.
• You are responsible for how you use third-party content within Pinnit.

How We Share Information

• With Other Users: Content you choose to make public or share in maps may be visible to others.
• Service Providers: We may share data with vendors that help us operate the service (e.g., hosting, analytics, notifications).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the service. We may retain certain data for legitimate business purposes, legal obligations, or to prevent abuse.

Your Choices and Rights

• You can update or delete your account information at any time.
• You can delete content you have created or saved.
• You can disable location access through your device settings.
• You can opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable laws (such as access, deletion, or data portability).

Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Pinnit is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.