Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 23, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how EasyPZ collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our services, including our mobile application and website (collectively, "EasyPZ" or the "Service").

1. Data Collection and Use

1.1 Website-Specific Data Collection

  • Email addresses: Collected via an optional notification form to inform users when our services become available in their area.
  • No cookies or tracking technologies are currently implemented on the website.

1.2 App-Specific Data Collection

  • Email addresses: Will be collected in the future when users sign up for an account to access personalized features.
  • Temporary location data: Collected to determine restroom proximity and verify arrival for triggering review forms.
  • Demand data: Aggregated and anonymized to analyze restroom usage trends and improve services.
  • Anonymous user IDs: Generated and stored locally to enable anonymous contributions like reviews and comments.
  • Logged-in user activity: Includes search history, reviews, and contributions tied to accounts for personalized features.

1.3 How We Use Your Data

  • To notify you of service availability in your area (website form submissions).
  • To provide location-based restroom search services (app usage).
  • To analyze aggregated demand data for service planning and partnerships.
  • To enable personalized features for logged-in users (e.g., history tracking, rewards, and gamification).

2. Legal Basis for Data Processing

  • Consent: For collecting emails via the website form and future app sign-ups.
  • Legitimate Interests: For collecting location-based demand data and enabling core app functionality.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

  • We do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising purposes.
  • Aggregated demand data may be used internally or shared with partners to improve public restroom availability.
  • Data may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations.

Aggregated demand data is anonymized and cannot be traced back to any individual user. This ensures that privacy is maintained while enabling valuable insights for public restroom planning and service improvements.

4. Your Privacy Rights

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Withdraw consent for email notifications or account data at any time.
  • Request the anonymization of personal data where possible.
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@easypz.app.

5. Data Retention

  • Email addresses: Retained until notifications are sent or the user opts out (website form submissions) or until the account is deleted (future app sign-ups).
  • Anonymous contributions: Stored with locally generated IDs to enable continuity across sessions.
  • Logged-in user activity: Retained indefinitely for personalized features and service improvements, unless deletion is requested.
  • Aggregated demand data: Retained indefinitely in anonymized form for analysis and partnerships.

Retention periods are periodically reviewed to ensure compliance with applicable data protection regulations. Users may contact us for specific inquiries regarding the retention of their personal data.

6. Data Security

  • Data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
  • Access to sensitive data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing are conducted to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be communicated via email (if applicable) or a notice on our website/app.

Significant changes to this Privacy Policy will be communicated to users at least 14 days in advance via email (if applicable) or through prominent notices on our website/app.