Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how La Bancarella ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and discloses information about you. This app is a marketplace connecting private sellers and buyers of second-hand items.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Data

We collect and use your precise location data to:

• Show your current position on the map.
• Find tools and equipment available for sharing near you.
• Calculate distances between users.
• Facilitate local community matching for tool exchanges and repairs.

Background Location: We do not collect location data in the background when the app is closed. Location is used primarily while the app is in use.

2.2 Personal Data (Firebase Auth)

We use Google Firebase for authentication. If you create an account, we store:

• Email address.
• User ID.
• Profile information (username, display name).

2.3 Community Activity Data

To manage the mutual aid system, we track:

• Time Bank Balance: Sharing hours earned and spent.
• Items Shared: Number and types of tools made available to the community.
• Transactions: History of tool exchanges and repair matches completed.

2.4 User-Generated Content

• Photos: Photos of tools you upload are stored in Firebase Storage and may be analyzed by Google Cloud Vision API for content moderation.
• Tips and Messages: Content from tool descriptions and internal chats is stored to facilitate communication between users.

2.5 Advertising ID

To show advertisements, the app accesses your Advertising ID. This is collected by Google AdMob.

2.6 Advertising Consent Management (GDPR)

Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) have the right to manage their consent for personalized advertising.

• Initial Consent: When you first open the app, you will be presented with a Google-certified consent form (CMP).
• Revocation and Changes: You can change or revoke your consent at any time. To do so, you can use the "Manage Ad Preferences" (Gestione Consenso Pubblicitario) option within the app settings or contact us directly at jonnyunitedcentromediano@gmail.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide the Service: Facilitating tool sharing, map visualization, and community matching.
• To moderate content: Ensuring uploaded photos are appropriate for the community.
• To support the app: Showing advertisements through Google AdMob.
• To communicate: Sending important service notifications or password reset emails.

4. Third-Party Services

• Google Maps SDK: Map and location services.
• Google Firebase: Backend, database, and authentication.
• Google AdMob: Advertisements.
• Google Cloud Vision API: Image moderation.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EEA, you have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data. You can delete your account and all associated data directly within the app profile.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at jonnyunitedcentromediano@gmail.com.