Privacy Policy for Happenstance

Effective Date: [13/4/26]

Happenstance (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (“App”).

Happenstance enables users to selectively and anonymously share their real-time location with existing contacts. We are designed with privacy as a core principle, giving users full control over when and how their location is shared.

1. Information We Collect

a) Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Your email address

We use this information solely to create and manage your account.

b) Location Data

We collect precise, real-time location data only when you actively choose to share your location through the App.

• Location sharing is off by default
• Location is only shared when explicitly enabled by you
• We do not store location history
• We only process your current location as required to provide the service

c) Contacts

Happenstance allows you to share your location with existing contacts. We do not upload or store your full contact list on our servers.

Contact selection occurs locally on your device unless otherwise stated.

d) Usage Data

We collect minimal technical data required to operate the App, such as:

• Basic device information (e.g., device type, operating system)
• App performance and error logs

We do not use third-party analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the App
• Enable location sharing with selected contacts
• Maintain account functionality
• Ensure security and prevent misuse
• Improve app performance and reliability

3. Location Sharing and Anonymity

Happenstance is designed to enable fully anonymous location sharing.

• When you share your location, recipients do not receive identifying information about you
• Location sharing is limited to contacts you explicitly select
• You can stop sharing your location at any time

We do not attempt to identify anonymous users through their shared location data.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• With other users: When you choose to share your location
• Service providers: Trusted infrastructure providers (e.g., cloud hosting) strictly for operating the App
• Legal obligations: If required by law or to protect rights and safety

5. Data Retention

• Location data is not stored beyond active sharing sessions
• Account data (email address) is retained until you delete your account

6. Your Controls and Choices

You have full control over your data:

• Enable or disable location sharing at any time
• Select which contacts can see your location
• Revoke access instantly by stopping sharing
• Delete your account at any time

To request account deletion, contact us at: [Insert Email Address]

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption of data in transit
• Access controls to restrict internal data access

However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside the United Kingdom, including in countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.

9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at: kenny.blair@afurapps.com

10. Children’s Privacy

Happenstance is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the effective date or through the App.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: kenny.blair@afurapps.com

Company: AfurApps

Address: 1 Simonsburn Rd, Kilmarnock KA1 5LA

By using Happenstance, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.