Xplore

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 10, 2025

This privacy policy explains how Xplore collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

• Personal identification information:
• Email address - Used for:
  • Email-to-email chat functionality
  • User search and discovery
  • Managing blocked users
  • Authentication attempts
  • User status updates
• Firebase User ID (UID) - Used for:
  • Secure user authentication
  • Account management
  • User data association

(Note: We do not track any usage data regarding how users interact with the app.)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our app
• Improve, personalize, and expand our app
• Communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.

Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: May 10, 2025

1. Overview of Services

Xplore is a multi-utility mobile application that offers various features, including:

• Personal Notes: Create, manage, and export personal notes directly on your device, with the ability to save them as text files.
• QR Code Scanning: The app uses your device's camera to scan QR codes for accessing certain features.
• Google Account Integration: The app allows users to sign in using their Google account for a seamless experience.
• Cloud File Storage: The app integrates with Google Drive to provide secure cloud storage for your files.
• Messaging: Xplore supports email-based chat. Messages—including the content sent by the user and the time they were sent—are stored on our servers for up to 24 hours.
• WikiXplore: Access Wikipedia content directly within the app for quick research and information.
• On This Day: Discover historical events, milestones, and memories that occurred on this day throughout history.
• Daily Inspiration Quotes: Start your day with motivational quotes from notable figures, refreshed daily to keep you inspired.

2. Permissions Required

To deliver its core functionality, Xplore requests access to the following permissions on your mobile device:

• Storage Access (Android 12 and below only): Required for saving exported notes to your device's storage.
• Camera Access: Xplore uses the camera to scan QR codes. This feature is only active when you use the QR code scanning function.
• Google Account Access: Xplore integrates with Google Sign-In to facilitate login. We use your Google account to authenticate your identity, access your username, and integrate cloud file storage through Google Drive.
• Internet Access: Required for accessing Wikipedia content through WikiXplore and other online features.

3. Data Collection and Usage

Xplore takes your privacy seriously and aims to provide transparency in how we collect and use your data.

• Personal Notes Data: Notes created within the app are stored locally on your device. We do not collect or store your notes on our servers. When you export notes, they are saved as text files on your device's storage.
• Camera Data: The app only uses your camera to scan QR codes. No photos or videos are recorded or saved from your camera unless explicitly mentioned.
• Google Account Information: Xplore collects the username associated with your Google account when you sign in. This information is used for identification within the app and to enhance your user experience. We do not store passwords or sensitive Google account information.
• Messaging Data: Messages sent via the app, along with their timestamps, are stored on our servers for up to 24 hours from the time they are sent. After 24 hours, these messages are automatically deleted. If you explicitly uninstall the app, upon reinstallation, the app will fetch any messages that remain within the 24-hour window.
• Wikipedia Content: Content accessed through WikiXplore is retrieved from Wikipedia and is subject to Wikipedia's terms of use and Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA 3.0).

4. User Responsibilities

By using Xplore, you agree to:

• Provide Accurate Information – ensuring the information you provide, such as your username, is accurate and up-to-date.
• Grant Necessary Permissions – agreeing to grant the app the necessary permissions (camera, Google account access, and storage for note export on Android 12 and below) to deliver its functionality.
• Use Responsibly – using the app's services responsibly. Xplore is not liable for any misuse of its features.
• Comply with Wikipedia's Terms – when using WikiXplore, comply with Wikipedia's terms of use and proper attribution requirements.
• Manage Personal Notes – you are responsible for managing and backing up your personal notes. The app does not sync or back up notes to any cloud service.

5. Data Security

We take data security seriously and use industry-standard methods to protect your information. However, while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data shared over the internet or wireless networks.

6. Third-Party Services

Xplore integrates with third-party services such as Google Sign-In for user authentication, Google Drive for cloud file storage, and Wikipedia for content access through WikiXplore. When using these services, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions and privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.

7. Messaging Auto-Deletion

Messages sent by users, along with their timestamps, are stored on our servers for up to 24 hours from the time they are sent. After 24 hours, these messages are automatically deleted. In the event that you explicitly uninstall the app, upon reinstallation, the app will retrieve any messages that are still within the 24-hour retention period.

8. Account Deletion

If you choose to delete your account, all personal user information stored on our servers will be permanently deleted. However, your cloud files stored via Google Drive will not be deleted, as they are managed by Google Drive and remain under your control.

You can delete your account and associated data at any time by following these steps:

1. Open the Xplore app
2. Navigate to "Privacy and Account" section
3. Tap on the "Delete Account" option
4. Confirm your decision when prompted

Account and Data Deletion Process

We provide a clear and secure way to delete your account and data:

1. Message Deletion Requirement:
   Account deletion is blocked if there are any existing messages. You must delete all messages manually before proceeding.
2. Initial Cleanup:
   Once messages are deleted, the deletion process begins by removing all locally stored data from your device, including data stored in Hive and SharedPreferences.
3. Cloud Data Deletion:
   We then call secure cloud functions to delete any of the following associated data from our systems:
   • Blocked users
   • Phantom Privacy settings
   • User status
   • Authentication attempts
4. Final Confirmation Step:
   At the final step, you're clearly informed of your options:
   • Cancel: Only your login credentials remain (no personal data, chats, or settings). Your account will behave like a newly created, clean account.
   • Delete: Your Firebase Authentication credentials are permanently deleted along with your user ID (UID) and email from our database.

We use Firebase's official tools, including the Delete User Data extension, to ensure full and permanent removal of your account and data when you choose to delete.

If you experience any issues with account deletion, please contact us at wecare@xplore.sbs.

9. Wikipedia Content Usage

Content accessed through WikiXplore is sourced from Wikipedia and is protected under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA 3.0). This content:

• May be subject to additional terms of use as specified by the Wikimedia Foundation
• Must be attributed to Wikipedia when shared or redistributed
• May be updated or modified on Wikipedia, and such changes will be reflected in WikiXplore
• Is provided "as is" without any guarantees of accuracy or completeness

Browsing Options

Users have control over how they view external content:

• Users may choose to view external content either in our in-app browser or their device's default web browser
• This preference can be adjusted in the app settings at any time
• When using the in-app browser, standard app privacy policies apply
• When using external browsers, the privacy policies of those browsers will apply

10. reCAPTCHA Enterprise

We use Google reCAPTCHA Enterprise to help protect our service from fraud and abuse. When you use our app, reCAPTCHA Enterprise may collect hardware and software information, such as device and application data, to provide its security service. This data is handled in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. By using our app, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and processing of this data by reCAPTCHA Enterprise as part of our security measures to protect our platform.

11. Updates and Changes

We may update these Terms and Conditions periodically to reflect changes in the app's functionality or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any changes within the app. Continued use of the app after such changes means you accept the updated terms.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

• Email: wecare@xplore.sbs

13. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the app if you violate any part of these Terms and Conditions or use the app for any unlawful purpose.

14. Personal Notes Feature

The Personal Notes feature allows you to:

• Create and edit text notes directly on your device
• Export selected notes or all notes as text files to your device's storage
• Notes are stored locally on your device and are not synchronized with any cloud service
• Notes persist until you explicitly delete them or uninstall the app
• Exported notes are saved in plaintext format and can be accessed using any text editor
• For Android 13 and above, no additional permissions are required to save notes
• For Android 12 and below, storage permission is required to save exported notes

15. Currency Converter Feature

The Currency Converter feature in this app:

• Uses the Frankfurter API (frankfurter.app) for real-time currency conversion
• Only sends currency codes and amounts for conversion purposes
• Displays historical exchange rates for the last 30 days
• Does not store or cache any personal financial information
• All conversions are performed through secure HTTPS connections
• No user transaction data is collected or stored
• Exchange rate data is provided by the European Central Bank via Frankfurter API
• No exchange rate data is cached or stored locally

By using Xplore, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using the app.