Spotz ("we", "us", "our") is provided by an independent developer. By using the Service you accept this policy in full. If you don't agree, stop using the app.

What We Collect

Location — precise GPS coordinates to power the core map experience.
Media — photos and videos you upload, your profile picture.
Account data — display name, email address, authentication credentials.
Usage data — device info, app interactions, crash reports, analytics events.
Additional data — we may collect other data where reasonably necessary to operate, improve, or protect the Service.

How We Use It

Operate, maintain, and improve the Service.
Promote Spotz and showcase user content in marketing and social media.
Enforce our terms, investigate abuse, and comply with law.
Send service-related communications (no spam).

Third-Party Services

We collaborate with third-party service providers to operate the Service (including authentication, data storage, analytics, and crash reporting). These providers may collect or process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices.

Data Retention & Deletion

We keep your data as long as your account exists. Delete your account via the Delete Account tab and your profile, spots, and comments are permanently removed. Some data may be retained up to 90 days for legal, safety, or fraud-prevention purposes.

Your Rights

Request access to or a copy of your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion — use the Delete Account feature or email us.

No Ads, No Selling

Spotz contains no advertisements and does not sell your data to third parties.

Children

The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them. See our Child Safety policy.

Policy Changes

We may update this policy at any time without prior notice. The "last updated" date above will reflect any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Terms User Agreement Last updated: May 20, 2026

⚡ By downloading, installing, or using Spotz in any way, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree, uninstall the app immediately.

1. Content License

By posting any photo, video, caption, location data, or other content ("Content") to the Service, you grant Spotz a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, publicly display, and create derivative works from that Content — in any medium and for any purpose, including commercial promotion of Spotz — without compensation to you.

You retain ownership of your original files, but we retain full rights to all Content uploaded to the platform.

2. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or permanently terminate any account — including yours — at any time, for any reason or no reason, with or without notice, and without any liability to you. Reasons may include, but are not limited to, violation of these Terms, suspicious activity, inactivity, or our sole business discretion. No explanation will be provided.

3. Prohibited Conduct

Uploading illegal, abusive, defamatory, or rights-infringing content.
Harassing, threatening, or impersonating other users.
Interfering with, reverse-engineering, or attempting to breach the Service.
Using the Service for commercial purposes without our written consent.
Any conduct that violates applicable law or our Child Safety policy.

We may remove any Content at our sole discretion, without notice or explanation.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Your use is entirely at your own risk.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Spotz and its developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, or personal injury. Our total liability to you for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim (which in most cases is zero).

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Spotz and its developer from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Service, your Content, or your violation of these Terms.

7. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The "last updated" date above reflects any changes. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration or in the courts of the developer's jurisdiction, and you waive any right to a jury trial or class action.

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Child Safety

Child Safety Standards

Protecting every member of our community — especially the most vulnerable.

Zero Tolerance Policy

1 Absolutely Prohibited

The following are strictly forbidden on Spotz — violations result in immediate permanent bans and reports to authorities:

CSAM — any sexual depiction of a minor, real or AI-generated.
Grooming & Solicitation — any attempt to contact, entice, or recruit minors for exploitation.
Endangerment — using Spotz to facilitate trafficking or harm of minors in any form.

2 How We Protect

Automated scanning detects and blocks known illegal content before it's visible.
Human moderation reviews flagged content and suspicious accounts promptly.
Law enforcement cooperation — all CSAM is reported to relevant authorities and NCMEC.
Evidence preservation — data is retained to assist active investigations.

🚨 Report a Violation

Saw something that shouldn't be there? Contact our safety team immediately — include the username and a description.

Report Now →

Every report is reviewed. We take this seriously.

Account Management

Delete Your Account

Need to leave? We'll permanently remove all your data.

Spotz Account Deletion

Are you sure?

This action is permanent and cannot be undone.

⚠️ This will permanently delete:

Your account and profile
All your spots (photos and videos)
All your comments
Your followers and following lists

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Account Deleted

Your account and all associated data have been permanently deleted.

We're sorry to see you go. You're always welcome back.