1 What We Collect

EcoLocate does not collect personal information such as names, emails, or account details. To function properly, EcoLocate may request access to your current location.

• Your location is used temporarily to display nearby recycling or waste collection centers and community reports.

This data is used only while the app is open. There is no background tracking, and your location is never stored or shared.

2 Why We Need Your Location

EcoLocate depends on location access to function effectively. It uses your device’s location to:

• Automatically show nearby recycling and waste collection centers
• Display community waste reports around your area

You can still use the app without granting location access by manually searching for areas. However, location permission helps EcoLocate provide the most relevant results automatically.

3 What We Don’t Do

• No selling or sharing your data
• No background or continuous tracking
• No ads, analytics, or third-party cookies
• No linking reports to personal identities
• No user accounts or login systems

EcoLocate is an independent project no sponsors, companies, or external services handle your information.

4 Your Control

You are always in control of your data and permissions:

• You can allow or deny location access at any time.
• You can still manually search for locations without granting permission.
• EcoLocate does not store any data once you close the app.

For questions or privacy concerns, contact: nwabuokeichinedu00@gmail.com .

5 Data Security

EcoLocate uses standard web security practices to keep your connection safe. Since no data is stored or transmitted to servers, your location remains entirely within your device and browser session.

6 Cookies

EcoLocate may use simple cookies or browser storage to remember preferences like your theme (light or dark mode) or map settings. These cookies do not track your activity or store personal information. You can clear or disable cookies anytime in your browser settings.

7 Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect improvements or new features. The latest version will always appear here with the updated date above. Continued use of the app means you accept the most recent version.

8 Final Note

I’m Chinedu Nwabuokei, a Frontend Engineer from Lagos, Nigeria. EcoLocate was created out of a passion for cleaner communities and environmental care. The aim is to help individuals act locally for a global impact.

EcoLocate is not a company or government initiative it’s a personal effort to promote awareness, responsibility, and action toward a cleaner environment.