Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

oiomap is a free platform that helps people exchange items with others nearby. We are a small team based in the Republic of Moldova.

2. Information We Collect

• Account data: email address, display name, and gender (used only to generate your avatar style).
• Location data: your device GPS coordinates, used exclusively to show items on the map near you. We do not store location history.
• Item data: titles, descriptions and photos of items you publish.
• Messages: chat messages exchanged between users during an active exchange.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To display items near your location on the map.
• To facilitate exchanges and in-app chat between users.
• To calculate karma scores based on completed exchanges.
• To moderate content and prevent abuse.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. Your data may be processed by our hosting and infrastructure providers solely for the purpose of operating the service.

5. Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. Chat messages related to completed or cancelled exchanges may be deleted after 30 days. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us at the address below to exercise these rights.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls to protect your data.

9. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, please use our contact form.