Campfyre ("we", "us", "our") is a spontaneous social discovery app. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use the campfyre mobile application ("the App"), how we use it, and what rights you have over your data. This page is publicly accessible and requires no login to view.
By using campfyre, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
Campfyre is operated by its founders. For all privacy enquiries, contact us at privacy@campfyre.app. We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as we do not meet the threshold requiring one under GDPR Article 37.
When you create an account we collect:
Location is the core of what campfyre does. We request access to your device's precise GPS location while the app is in use (foreground only). We use this to show you flares happening near you and let others see approximately where your flare is located.
We do not access your location in the background. We do not store a continuous location history. You can deny or revoke location permission at any time in your device Settings — the app will still work but distance-based features will not.
We collect anonymised, aggregated analytics about how you use the App — screens visited, features used, session length — via Firebase Analytics. This data is not linked to your identity for advertising purposes and is not used to track you across other apps or websites.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom, we rely on the following lawful bases under GDPR Article 6:
We do not perform automated decision-making or profiling with legal or similarly significant effects on users.
We do not use your data to build advertising profiles. We do not show ads inside campfyre. We do not track you across other apps or websites owned by other companies.
We use Google Firebase as our backend infrastructure (Authentication, Firestore database, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Crashlytics, Cloud Messaging). Firebase acts as a data processor under our instructions. Google's privacy policy applies to their services: policies.google.com/privacy
When you create a flare, your display name and approximate location are visible to nearby users. Chat messages are visible to all participants of that flare or conversation. You control what you share.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for any purpose. We do not share data with advertisers.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data:
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we will notify you and any applicable regulators of a breach where we are legally required to do so.
Campfyre does not use any third-party advertising SDKs or tracking identifiers. We do not track users across apps or websites owned by other companies. Firebase Analytics uses anonymised, aggregated identifiers for internal analytics purposes only — this data is not shared with advertising networks and is not used for cross-app or cross-site tracking.
Campfyre's backend runs on Google Firebase infrastructure operated by Google LLC, headquartered in the United States. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which has different data protection standards than those in your country.
These transfers are made subject to Google's Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as adopted by the European Commission, which provide appropriate safeguards for your personal data. Details of Google's transfer mechanisms are available at business.safety.google/gdpr.
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable law:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@campfyre.app. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are located in the EEA or UK and believe we have not handled your data lawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority — for example, the ICO (UK), the CNIL (France), or your country's equivalent authority.
Campfyre is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@campfyre.app and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via an in-app notice. Your continued use of campfyre after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
For any privacy questions, data requests, or concerns:
We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 days.