Introduction
Halfway (“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.
By using Halfway, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Location Data
- Your starting location: Used to calculate travel times and find meeting spots
- Your friend’s location: Collected when they share their location via a session link
- Location data is not stored permanently. We use it only for the duration of your search session
Device Information
- Device type and operating system
- Anonymous usage analytics to improve the app
- Crash reports (if you opt in)
Purchase Information
- We use RevenueCat to process in-app purchases
- We do not store your payment information directly
- Purchase history is linked to your App Store account
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Calculate fair meeting points between you and your friends
- Find nearby venues matching your selected category
- Process in-app purchases and maintain your credit balance
- Improve our app and fix bugs
- Provide customer support
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app (e.g., Mapbox for maps, Google Places for venues)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
Third-Party Services
Halfway uses the following third-party services:
- Mapbox: For map display and route calculations
- Google Places API: For venue search and recommendations
- RevenueCat: For in-app purchase management
- Cloudflare: For backend services and data processing
Each service has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.
Data Retention
- Search sessions: Location data is retained only during active sessions and deleted afterward
- User credits: Your credit balance is stored to maintain your account
- Analytics: Aggregated, anonymous analytics may be retained for up to 12 months
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
- We use secure cloud infrastructure (Cloudflare)
- Access to user data is strictly limited
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about the data we hold about you
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Disable analytics and crash reporting in app settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@halfway.place.
Children’s Privacy
Halfway is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@halfway.place
By using Halfway, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.