🔐 Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 29, 2025
Pinged takes your privacy seriously. We collect only the data necessary to provide our services and do not sell or share personal information with third parties.
- Location is only shared with approved friends and groups.
- All messages and data are encrypted where possible.
- We do not track your behavior outside the app.
- You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting support.
📁 What We Collect
- Email address and username
- Location data (only when actively sharing)
- Basic device info (for performance and diagnostics)
🛠 Your Privacy Controls
We offer full control over your privacy preferences inside the Pinged app under Settings → Privacy. You can:
- Disable location sharing at any time
- Control who can see your status or ping you
- Delete your account permanently
📢 Need Help or Have Concerns?
For any questions or reports related to privacy or security, please contact us directly at support@pinged.nz.
You can also find external guidance at The NZ Privacy Commissioner .
⚖️ Legal Notice
Pinged is committed to privacy-first development. We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, but no service can guarantee 100% security.
For more, read our full Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.