Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

ShootMeet ("we", "our", "us") is developed and operated by José Araújo. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application and visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Account information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile photo from your Google account. When you sign in with Apple, we receive your name and email address from your Apple ID; if you choose Apple's "Hide My Email" option we receive only a private relay address, and Apple provides your name only on the first sign-in.

Profile information: You may provide additional information such as your biography, photography styles, Instagram username, city, and portfolio photos.

Location data: We collect your approximate location to show nearby photographers and meetups. You can revoke location access at any time through your device settings.

Usage data: We collect information about how you use the app, including meetups created/joined, ratings given, and messages sent.

Chat messages: Messages you send to other users are stored so they can be delivered and displayed in your conversations.

Push notification tokens: We store a device token for each device you sign in on, so we can deliver notifications about messages, meetups and join requests. Tokens are removed when you sign out.

Device information: We collect device model, operating system version, and app version for bug reporting and crash diagnostics via Firebase Crashlytics.

Website analytics and cookies: On this website we use Google Analytics 4 to measure visits (pages viewed, approximate country, device and browser type, the page or campaign link that brought you here, and clicks on the Google Play / App Store buttons). Google Analytics and its cookies (_ga, _ga_*) are only enabled if you click "Accept" in the cookie banner; if you decline, no analytics cookies are set. IP addresses are not stored by Google Analytics 4. Your choice is saved in your browser's local storage. Change cookie preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the ShootMeet service
• To show you nearby photographers and meetups
• To enable messaging between users
• To calculate and display ratings and XP
• To send push notifications about meetup updates, messages, and join requests
• To diagnose bugs and improve app performance
• To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent abuse

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following cases:

• With other users: Your profile information (name, photo, styles, portfolio, city, ratings) is visible to other ShootMeet users.
• With service providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, storage, push messaging, crash reporting and website analytics (Google Analytics, only with your consent); Google Maps for maps and location display; and Google Sign-In and Apple Sign-In for authentication. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
• For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in Google Firebase servers located in the United States and the European Union. We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data, including Firestore security rules, encrypted connections (TLS), and access controls.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Update or correct your information through the app.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes.

To exercise these rights, contact us at geral@digitopitoresco.pt.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

7. Children's Privacy

ShootMeet is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
geral@digitopitoresco.pt