Effective Date: February 27, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Covee! Covee is a social activity app that helps you create and join real-world activities with friends — from pickup basketball games to dinner plans to weekend trips. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Covee is developed and operated by an independent developer based in the United States. By using Covee, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the app.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you create an account and use Covee, you may provide us with the following:
- Full name — used to identify you within the app and to your friends.
- Email address — used for account creation, login, and communication about your account.
- Phone number — used for account verification and to help friends find you on Covee.
- Profile photo — uploaded from your device's camera or photo library, displayed on your profile and visible to your friends.
- Bio — an optional, user-written description displayed on your profile.
User-Generated Content
When you use Covee's features, you create content that we store on your behalf:
- Activity and event listings — including title, description, date, time, location, and category.
- Chat messages — messages you send within activity group chats.
- Friend connections — your friend list and any friend requests you send or receive.
Location Data
Covee collects location data in the following ways:
- Foreground GPS location — when the app is actively in use and you have granted location permission, we access your device's GPS to show nearby events and to attach a location to activities you create. Covee does not collect location data in the background.
- Text-based location input — when you type a location for an event, that text is converted to geographic coordinates using the Expo Location service on your device.
Device and Usage Data
- Push notification token — when you enable push notifications, we collect a device token generated by the Expo Push Notification service. This token is stored in our database and used solely to deliver notifications to your device.
- Device type — we collect basic device information (such as whether you are using an iPhone or Android device) to ensure push notifications are delivered correctly.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and operate the app — creating your account, displaying your profile, and enabling you to create, discover, and join activities with friends.
- To facilitate social features — connecting you with friends, displaying your name and photo to other users you are connected with, and powering group chats within activities.
- To show relevant activities nearby — using your foreground location to surface events and activities in your area.
- To send push notifications — alerting you about friend requests, activity invitations, chat messages, upcoming events, and other app-related updates.
- To communicate with you — sending account-related emails such as verification messages or responses to support requests.
- To improve and maintain the app — understanding how features are used so we can fix issues and make Covee better.
Information Sharing
With Other Covee Users
- Your name and profile photo are visible to other Covee users who are your friends.
- Activity details you create are visible to your friends or to users you specifically invite (for private events).
- Chat messages are visible to other participants in the same activity group chat.
With Third-Party Service Providers
We use the following third-party services to operate Covee. These providers process your data on our behalf and are subject to their own privacy policies:
| Service | Provider | Purpose |
|---|
| Firebase Authentication | Google / Alphabet | Handles account creation and login |
| Firebase Firestore | Google / Alphabet | Stores user profiles, activity data, friend connections, and chat messages |
| Firebase Storage | Google / Alphabet | Stores profile photos |
| Expo Push Notification Service | Expo | Delivers push notifications to your device |
| Expo Location | Expo (on-device) | Provides GPS location and geocoding services |
You can review Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy and Expo's privacy practices at https://expo.dev/privacy.
What We Do Not Do
- We do not sell your personal data to any third party, ever.
- We do not use advertising networks or share your data with advertisers.
- We do not share your data with data brokers or any unrelated third parties.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active and as needed to provide you with the app's services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.
Activity listings and chat messages associated with group activities may remain visible to other participants even after your account is deleted, though your personal profile information will be removed or anonymized.
Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your information in the following ways:
- Edit your profile — you can update your name, email, phone number, profile photo, and bio at any time within the app's settings.
- Delete your account — you can request deletion of your account and all associated personal data by contacting us at official.connectapp@gmail.com. We will process your request within 30 days.
- Location permissions — you can enable or disable location access at any time through your device's settings.
- Push notifications — you can enable or disable push notifications at any time through your device's settings.
- Data access — you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you by contacting us at official.connectapp@gmail.com.
If you are a resident of California or another jurisdiction that grants additional privacy rights, you may have additional rights under applicable law, including the right to know what data we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal data (though we do not sell personal data).
Children's Privacy
Covee is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at official.connectapp@gmail.com so we can take appropriate action.
Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may use Covee with the consent of a parent or guardian.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These measures include:
- Using Firebase's built-in security infrastructure, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS).
- Implementing Firebase Security Rules to restrict data access based on authentication status and user identity.
- Storing authentication credentials securely through Firebase Authentication.
While we work hard to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to following industry best practices to safeguard your data.
Apple App Store Privacy Details
In accordance with Apple's App Store requirements, here is a summary of our data collection practices:
- Data used to track you: None. We do not track you across other companies' apps or websites.
- Data linked to you: Name, email address, phone number, profile photo, location (while using the app), user content (activities, messages), and contacts (friend connections).
- Data not linked to you: Device type and push notification token (these are used solely for delivering notifications and are not associated with your identity for any other purpose).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices, our services, or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and notify you through the app or by other appropriate means.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of Covee after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to request deletion of your data, or need to reach us for any other reason, please contact:
Covee App
Email: official.connectapp@gmail.com