Your Privacy is Our Promise
We believe safety and privacy go hand in hand. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in clear, honest language—no legal jargon.
Privacy at a Glance
What We Collect
Location data (for alerts), account info (email, name), incident reports, device data. You control what you share.
How We Use It
To send safety alerts, improve service quality, fulfill legal obligations. Never for advertising or selling to third parties.
Your Rights
Access, correct, delete, export your data. Opt-out of non-essential features. Full GDPR rights for EU citizens.
Our Commitments
No selling personal data, end-to-end encryption, regular security audits, transparent practices.
Need specific details? Read the full policy below or contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@safeplace.community
We're here to answer any questions about how we handle your data
Company Information
Legal entity responsible for SafePlace Community
Operating Entity
Legal Name
Paulo Sebastião Estevão, Unipessoal Lda
Tax Identification Number (NIF)
Tax ID (NIF) 518368521
Registration Number
Registered in Portugal as a sole proprietor company
Data Controller
Legal Representative
Paulo Sebastião Estevão
Legal Notice: Paulo Sebastião Estevão, Unipessoal Lda is the legal entity responsible for the operation of the SafePlace Community platform. All legal inquiries, privacy matters, and contractual responsibilities should be directed to this entity. As data controller, Paulo Sebastião Estevão is committed to compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR and local data protection legislation.
SafePlace Community collects different types of information depending on how you use our service. We follow the principle of data minimization—we only collect what's necessary to provide you with safe, reliable service.
You can use SafePlace without creating an account. In anonymous mode, we collect:
Location Data (GPS)
What:Your real-time geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude)
Why:To show you nearby alerts and let you view the safety map
How:Via device GPS with your permission
Retention:Not stored permanently, only used for active sessions
Control:You can disable location access in device settings anytime
Device Information
What:Device model, OS version, app version, device ID (UUID)
Why:For technical support, bug fixes, crash reporting
How:Automatically collected via Firebase Analytics
Retention:90 days for analytics, indefinitely for crash logs
Control:Limited—needed for app functionality
Usage Analytics
What:Pages viewed, features used, time in app
Why:To understand how people use the app and improve experience
How:Via Firebase Analytics (anonymized)
Retention:14 months
Control:You can opt-out in app settings
ISO 27001 Certified
GDPR Compliant
No Data Selling
AES-256 Encrypted