Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

LITTLE YELLOW DUCK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how Lociva: My Family GPS & Safety ("App") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use our services.

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using Lociva, you may provide information such as:

• Username or nickname
• Family group or connection information
• Location sharing invitations or pairing information
• Messages or requests submitted through customer support

We only collect information that is necessary to provide and improve our services.

Location Information

Lociva provides family safety and location-sharing features.

With your permission, we may collect:

• Precise GPS location
• Approximate location information
• Background location data when enabled
• Location-related information required to provide safety features

Location information is used to:

• Share your location with connected family members
• Display locations on the map
• Provide family safety and location features
• Improve service accuracy and reliability

You can manage location permissions at any time through your device settings.

Device and Technical Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• Device model
• Operating system version
• App version
• Device identifiers
• Language and region settings
• IP address
• Crash logs and diagnostic information

This information helps us maintain app performance and improve user experience.

Advertising Information

Lociva is supported by advertising.

Our advertising partners may collect certain information, including:

• Advertising identifier (such as IDFA, where permitted)
• Device information
• App usage information
• Advertising interaction data
• General location information

This information is used to provide, personalize, analyze, and measure advertisements.

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide GPS location-sharing services
• Connect family members and trusted contacts
• Display shared locations on maps
• Improve app functionality and reliability
• Analyze usage trends and performance
• Provide customer support
• Detect security issues and prevent misuse
• Deliver and measure advertisements
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

3. Location Sharing Features

Lociva allows users to voluntarily share their location with selected family members or trusted contacts.

Location sharing requires:

• User authorization
• Device location permission
• User-initiated connection with other members

Your location is only shared with people you choose.

You can stop location sharing or modify permissions at any time through the App or your device settings.

4. Background Location Access

If you enable background location permission, Lociva may collect location information while the App is running in the background.

Background location access allows us to provide continuous family safety features, including:

• Real-time location updates
• Family member location monitoring
• Location-based safety functions

You can disable background location access at any time through your device settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to support App operations, including:

• Map and location service providers
• Cloud infrastructure providers
• Analytics services
• Advertising networks
• Crash reporting services

These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable regulations.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide requested services
• Maintain app functionality
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

7. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Lociva is not designed for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing your personal information
• Requesting correction of inaccurate information
• Requesting deletion of your information
• Restricting certain processing activities
• Withdrawing consent
• Requesting data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable laws, including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected
• The right to request deletion of personal information
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to opt out of certain data sharing activities where applicable

You may contact us to exercise these rights.

11. European Economic Area and UK Privacy Rights

For users located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, personal information may be processed based on:

• Your consent
• Providing requested services
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests

You may contact us regarding your GDPR or UK GDPR rights.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, we use appropriate safeguards to protect transferred information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updated versions will be made available through the App or related services. Your continued use of Lociva after changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Developer: LITTLE YELLOW DUCK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Email: [email protected]