8.8 — Save the NightPrivacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Applora ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the 8.8 — Save the Night mobile application (the "App") and related services. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information we collect
Information you provide
- Account information. When you create an account, we collect information such as your email address, display name, and password (stored in hashed form by our authentication provider).
- Participation details. When you join an 8.8 event, we collect your chosen participation type (for example home, business, restaurant, or community) and the actions you commit to.
- Content you share. Photos, text, and other content you choose to post to the public stream, as well as messages you send through the App.
- Communications. Information you provide when you contact us for support or feedback.
Information collected automatically
- Location data. With your permission, we collect your device's location to show nearby campaign participants on the map and to provide accurate sunrise, sunset, and darkness times for your area. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings; some features will not work without it.
- Usage and diagnostics data. We use Google Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics to collect information about how the App is used (such as screens viewed and features used) and about crashes and errors (such as device model, operating system version, and crash logs), so we can improve the App.
- Device and push notification data. We use OneSignal to deliver push notifications. This involves collecting a push token and basic device information. You can opt out of push notifications in your device settings.
- Identifiers. The App may access device identifiers (such as the advertising identifier) where permitted by your device settings, for analytics and attribution purposes.
Camera and photos
With your permission, the App can access your camera and photo library so you can capture and share night-sky photos and save campaign memories. We only access photos you choose to share or save.
2. How we use your information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the App and the 8.8 campaign experience;
- To show you nearby participants and local astronomical information;
- To display content you choose to share on the public stream;
- To send you notifications and reminders about events you have joined (with your consent);
- To operate referral and invitation features;
- To understand usage, diagnose problems, and fix crashes;
- To protect the security and integrity of the App and to comply with legal obligations.
3. Public content
The 8.8 App is built around a shared, public campaign. Please be aware that:
- Content you post to the public stream (including photos, captions, and your display name) is visible to other users of the App.
- If you enable map visibility, your approximate participation location may be shown to other users on the participant map. Precise home addresses are not displayed.
Think carefully before sharing content or enabling visibility features, and use the in-app controls to manage what you share.
4. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Service providers that help us operate the App, including Google Firebase (authentication, database, analytics, crash reporting), OneSignal (push notifications), and ipgeolocation.io (astronomy data). These providers process data on our behalf under their own privacy commitments.
- Other users, in the case of content you choose to make public (see Section 3);
- Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public;
- A successor entity, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case this policy will continue to apply to your information.
5. Data retention
We keep your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App. If you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, except where we are required to retain it by law. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you may be retained for statistics about the campaign.
6. Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live — including under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK No. 6698) — you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Delete your personal information and your account;
- Object to or restrict certain processing;
- Receive a portable copy of your data;
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
You can delete your account and associated data from within the App's settings, or by contacting us at the address below. You can manage location, camera, photo, and notification permissions in your device settings at any time.
7. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted connections and access controls provided by our infrastructure providers. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children's privacy
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. International data transfers
Our service providers may process your information on servers located outside your country, including in the United States and the European Union. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses for such transfers.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date above and, where appropriate, notify you through the App. Your continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
Applora
Email: support@applora.io